Perinatal Mental Health Certificate Training Stipend Program

The 2025 training stipend program is closed.

We will have more training stipends available in 2026. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in this opportunity.

The Gorge Perinatal Mental Health Initiative received funding from SWACH to provide training stipends to healthcare providers and service professionals in the Columbia Gorge to obtain a Perinatal Mental Health Certificate through Postpartum Support International (PSI). This includes behavioral health specialists, medication prescribers, and individuals who have the ability to screen for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (i.e. community health workers, medical assistants, etc.). Recipients of the stipend will receive the foundation training, advanced training, and exam fees at no cost. Scholarships are valued at $1200. 

PSI is the world's largest non-profit organization dedicated to helping women and families suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth. PSI increases awareness and support to public and professional communities to address the mental health risks and difficulties during pregnancy and postpartum. The Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program creates a structure for professional education and standardization of training and experience to equip professionals with the ability to provide more mental health support to pregnant and postpartum people. The Perinatal Mental Health Certificate is available to the following groups:

  • Mental health/Psychotherapy

  • Psychopharmacology Prescribers: professionals who prescribe medication including Advanced Practice Nurses

  • Affiliated Professions: Peer Supporters/Peer Specialists, Nurses, Doulas, Lactation, Support Group Leaders, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Dietitians, and others

Training Requirements 

To receive a certificate in Perinatal Mental Health, recipients must do the following: 

Step 1. Complete a two-day virtual foundational training, called Components of Care. Training dates TBD.

Step 2. Complete one advanced training specific to your track (psychotherapy/mental health, psychopharmacological, or affiliated professional). See Postpartum Support International’s training page for more information. Please note, our training stipend only covers virtual training events. 

Step 3. Take the exam. 

Stipend Information 

Upon approval of receiving the training stipend, you can register for PSI trainings using a code provided. We will pay PSI directly. 


Once you complete the trainings and are ready to sit for the exam, email us at gorgepmhi@gmail.com and we will provide further instruction for the exam voucher.