WHY OUR STAFF IS PMH-C CERTIFIED
At Family Promise of the Coastal Empire, we know that housing stability and mental health go hand in hand. That’s why we connect our staff to the Perinatal Mental Health Advancement Initiative through Postpartum Support International.
This advanced training equips our team with the skills to recognize and respond to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, ensuring we can better serve families and children experiencing homelessness. By investing in this certification, our staff gain specialized knowledge that strengthens the support we provide during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
Through this commitment, we enhance our ability to meet families’ needs holistically—addressing both safe shelter and mental well-being.

Calling all providers, case workers, and professionals serving mothers in the Coastal Empire—this is your chance to gain specialized skills that transform lives. Click the form and sign up today for the Perinatal Mental Health Advancement Initiative and help ensure every mother in our community receives the care and support she deserves. Applications are due by September 7, 2025. This training is critical in breaking barriers for underserved mothers and ensuring families have the stability, health, and hope they need to thrive.

HOW IT IMPACTS THE FAMILIES WE SERVE
Through perinatal mental health training, our staff are better equipped to support families experiencing homelessness with both housing stability and emotional well-being. Parents navigating pregnancy or postpartum challenges can trust that our team understands and responds to their unique mental health needs, creating an environment of compassion and care.
This expertise helps reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, and provide children with a more stable foundation during a critical time in their lives.
By investing in this training, Family Promise of the Coastal Empire delivers holistic services that go beyond shelter, addressing the mental and emotional health of the entire family.