Hand to Hold carefully matches seasoned parents (Helping Hands) with new parents in need of support.
These peer-to-peer relationships inspire hope and offer the chance to ask personal questions and receive support from someone who is uniquely familiar with the experience of high-risk pregnancy, preterm birth, life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, a child or multiples born with a special health care need, loss of pregnancy and/or infant loss.
Helping Hands must attend a one-time training session before being matched with a new parent. Training focuses on the difference between peer-to-peer support and support provided by a trained professional counselor. Information regarding effective listening skills, signs of post-traumatic stress disorder and self-care is also provided.
There is no charge associated with the training.
Read through our Frequently Asked Questions for more details. To sign up to attend the next training, please sign up on our Volunteer Contact List or contact us directly for more information.
