We are happy to announce we are holding another Climb Out of the Darkness event this year to bring awareness to perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. We would love your participation in any way!

Climb Out of the Darkness Douglas County 

May 4th 

9am - 12pm

Hobbs Park

702 E 11th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

We will have activities, displays and snacks from 9-10:30 am then start the walk at 10:30 am.  Join at anytime! 

We have a partnership team!  75% of donations will stay locally with our coalition and 25% with go to Postpartum Support International for national support and outreach.

Build your Village of Douglas County Kansas strives to create awareness about Perinatal, pregnancy and postpartum, mood and anxiety disorders. We provide education, support and referrals to community members and professionals. Build your Village offers a weekly peer-to-peer support group for women who find themselves faced with the challenge of a mood disorder or difficult adjustment in pregnancy or postpartum. Our group meets Thursdays at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from 10-11:30 am. For more information contact Melissa at (785) 550-6795.

Thank you for supporfting Build Your Village and Douglas County!

Build Your Village Douglas County Website

If you need immediate assistance you may contact one of our PSI Kansas Coordinators. PSI Kansas Coordinators. PSI Kansas is not a crisis line. 

Postpartum Support International's Climb Out of the Darkness is the world's largest event for raising awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, while raising money and building community.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.
If you or someone you know is suffering, PSI can help: Call 1.800.994.4773 or Text 503.894.9453