GGMG Moms asked about post-partum depression resources in San Francisco, and GGMG moms responded with the following information:

Crisis Resources
Support Groups and Clinics
Psychiatrists
Therapists
GGMG Moms Advice and Comments

Post-partum crisis Resources for San Francisco

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotline
(415) 499-1100
It is important for women who might be experiencing suicidal thoughts/ideas/plans to call this number.

Postpartum Health Alliance of Northern California
Free and confidential telephone counseling for postpartum depression. Provides support for women experiencing postpartum blues, depression and anxiety.
1-888-678-2669
9 am - 9 pm, seven days a week.

TALK Line
Parental stress, child abuse prevention, emergency respite care, single parent network, parents’ group, crisis counseling, substance abuse services and ongoing therapy.
(415) 441-KIDS
TALK Line phone hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
1757 Waller (between Stanyan and Shrader)
Parent drop in hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 2 pm

Public Health Nursing
Free home visits by SF Department of Public Health’s Public Health Nurses regardless of income, insurance or health care provider. Services are available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
1-800-300-9950
8 am – 5 pm, Monday - Friday

Support Groups/Clinics specializing in postpartum issues

Postpartum Depression Support Group
This is the group that existed through CPMC for years; it has moved location and shifted in its facilitation. It is the only  PPD support group that currently exists in the city.
Facilitated by Dr. Ceres Rutan, PsyD & Kate Kripke, MSW
Time: Tuesdays 11:30-12:30
Place: 2482 Sutter (Divisadero & Broderick)
Contact: Dr. Rutan: 415-820-1585

CPMC Mental Health Clinic
For people who cannot afford private psychiatry and want an evaluation for medication, CPMC has a mental health clinic that accepts payment on a sliding scale.
(415) 600-3247.

UCSF Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Assessment Clinic
This clinic is cutting edge in terms of psychiatric medication and research. For those women receiving medical care through this hospital, this is a great starting point. They do not provide treatment, but they do assess for anxiety and depression and then provide referrals and treatment suggestions. 
www.ucsfhealth.org/women
(415) 353-2566

Psychiatrists/Psychologists specializing in pregnancy/postpartum issues

Shoshanna Bennett, Ph.D.
**overwhelming response received for her by GGMG members**
She is the founder of Postpartum Support International and has a TV and radio show. She has a resourceful website at www.postpartumdepressionhelp.com.  She is the author of two books: “Beyond the Blues: A Guide to Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression” and “Postpartum Depression for Dummies.”

Ceres Rutan, PsyD and Joanna Adler, PsyD
(415) 820-1585 or (415) 820-1580
Two psychologists in San Francisco specializing in working with women suffering from prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety who run the only postpartum depression support group in SF (see Groups and Clinics below)  They also have a private practice in which they specialize in working individually with pregnant women, new moms, and their families.

Dr. Catherine Mallouh
( 415) 750-1713

Dr. Sue Lee
1626A Union St.
(415) 928-1234

Dr. Connie Choi
(415) 420-8681

List of psychiatrists by Ellen Haller, MD, one of the faculty psychiatrists at UCSF (she runs the residency program and has a particular interest in the psychiatry of Women’s Health).
     Shana Levy: 415-820-1420
     Anna Budayr: 415-637-7076
     Kim Indermaur: 415-869-5407
     Denise Albert: 415-820-1511
     Catherine Mallouh: 415-750-1713
     Julie Stahl: 415-441-7342
     Rebecca Watters: 415-920-9925
     Laura Davies: 415-425-6156
     Faina Novosolov: 415-771-7711

Laura Davies, MD
2266 Union Street
(415) 425-6156

Dr. Kirsten Howell
2485 Clay Street, #105
(415) 235-9018

Holly Gordon, DMH, licensed psychologist
3321 Sacramento Street
415-346-4494
hollygordon4@hotmail.com

Therapists specializing in pregnancy/postpartum issues

1) Renee Spencer, MFT
    3236 Sacramento St.
    San Francisco, 94115
    415.771.5671
   www.reneespencer.com

2) Joanna Foote Adler
     415-820-1580
Her office is on Sutter and Divisadero.  She makes house calls, she is affiliated with Newborn Connections, and has a weekly group meeting (on Fridays) at CPMC.

3) Rebecca Sacerdoti, PhD 
     415-992-7244

4) Maia Taub, MFT
     1465 Church Street
     SF 94131
     415-255-4262

5) Kiffany Pfister Gibbs, LCSW
     415.652.2696
     www.kiffanypfister.com

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Updated March 2008