Valerie Willis, LPC

05/21/2026

🐣Parents of newborns can request a free home health visit from a specially trained registered nurse within 2 weeks of welcoming home the baby.

The program, called Family Connects NJ (FCNJ), is now available in 17 counties, and is on track to expand to the entire state next January.

FCNJ Director, Brandie Benson, recently sat down with WHYY to explain what the program is and how it's helped more 10,000 NJ families already.

🔗Check out her whole interview at https://whyy.org/articles/postpartum-home-visits-new-jersey/

05/19/2026

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Many people who face challenges to their will be able to receive help from a professional counselor. In addition to helping those seeking wellness, it's important to remember that counselors need to be able to care for their own mental health as well.

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05/15/2026

So many woman are afraid to share their fear and feelings. Reach out if you need help.

Do you know the symptoms of postpartum anxiety?

If you recognize yourself or your partner in these symptoms, please know you’re not alone and it’s not your fault.

Postpartum anxiety is common and treatable. With support, you can help you feel like yourself again.

📱Call our free, confidential warmline: 856-675-5295 (Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm) for confidential support and resources from the Postpartum Wellness Initiative.

We’re here to listen and connect you to the help you deserve.

05/05/2026

Let me help you work through your grief. 856-270-8880

05/04/2026

Call me 856-270-8880

This Maternal Mental Health Month, let’s work together to make it easier to talk about mental health, ask for help and access support.

The Cooperative's Postpartum Wellness Initiative for South Jersey program offers free support for pregnant people and new parents who need mental health and emotional support.

📱Call our free warmline at 856-675-5295 (M-F, 9am-4pm) for confidential support and resources from the Postpartum Wellness Initiative.

❗If you’re in mental health distress or experienced a suicidal crisis, call or text 911 or call or text the 988 Su***de Crisis Lifeline.

05/03/2026

Sending hugs to you all

The Cooperative acknowledges Bereaved Mother's Day, which falls a week before traditional Mother's Day, and is observed this year on Sunday, May 3.

We wish all bereaved mothers peace, comfort, support and acknowledgement as they continue to love, parent and honor their beloved children.

Looking for support or connection with other families who have lost a baby in pregnancy or infancy? Consider these resources:

✅ Three Little Birds Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, a program of The Cooperative ➡️ https://www.threelittlebirdsperinatal.org.

✅ Postpartum Support International ➡️ https://postpartum.net.

✅ New Jersey Stillbirth Awareness & Prevention ➡️ https://www.njstillbirth.org.

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day isn’t always easy to celebrate for everyone. Thinking of you all.