Peer Support Hub at Blackstone Valley Health Center

We offer a range of no cost, facilitated groups to support families through pregnancy, postpartum, lactation, and perinatal loss. Each group provides a warm, inclusive space to connect with others and share experiences. Groups are facilitated by community doulas, lactation counselors and community health workers. All are welcome.

All groups are held at Blackstone Valley Community Health Center, 964 Broad St, Central Falls, RI 02863.

Our group space is located in the auxiliary building in the on the broad street side of the main health center at 1000 Broad St.

From December 2025 through May 2026, attendees will receive light refreshments and participant gift cards, made possible through generous support from our community partner.

  • Miscarriage and Loss

    We invite you to a respectful space for people experiencing a miscarriage at any point in pregnancy. Offered on the first Tuesday of each month from 6:00–8:00 PM.

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  • Inclusive Lactation Group

    Meet fellow parents and get guidance from Certified Lactation Counselors on breastfeeding, body feeding, and combo feeding. Sessions take place the first and third Wednesdays from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM.

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  • Café Con Leche

    Un espacio acogedor para quienes están viviendo el embarazo o el posparto. Compartimos experiencias, hablamos de los cambios emocionales y físicos, y creamos comunidad desde un apoyo sensible y culturalmente arraigado.

    Abierto a todas las personas gestantes y a todas las constelaciones familiares. Quincenal.

    Registration: Coming soon!
    Inscripción: ¡Próximamente!

  • Prenatal Series

    Join other expecting families for a 3 month series of groups to build connection and confidence during pregnancy. Held on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6:00–8:00 PM.

    Coming January 2026

  • Postpartum Series

    Connect with other postpartum parents in this three-month series designed to build community, confidence, and support. Sessions meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 6:00–8:00 PM.

    Coming February 2026

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