Resources
At Gorge Lactation & Wellness, we know that caring for yourself and your baby often takes a village. Below are some of the local and national resources we trust and share most often with families in our community.
Breast Pump Rentals and Milk Donation
We have partnered with Northwest Mothers Milk Bank to offer hospital-grade breast pump rentals to local Gorge families.
If you need a rental, start here:
Northwest Mothers Milk Bank – Pump Rentals
If you’d like to learn more about donating milk to support medically fragile infants, visit:
Northwest Mothers Milk Bank – Donate Milk
Once you’ve arranged your rental through Northwest Mothers Milk Bank, reach out to our Client Care Coordinator via phone or text at 541-402-1110 to coordinate pick-up and drop-off locally.
Columbia Gorge Perinatal Mental Health Initiative (CGPMHI)
The Columbia Gorge Perinatal Mental Health Initiative is a community network of professionals and volunteers working together to improve mental-health care for parents during pregnancy and postpartum. The initiative offers free support groups across the Gorge each week.
Our group is one of these local gatherings—co-hosted by Michelle Gerbi and Leah Kane, LCSW—meeting every Wednesday from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at Gorge Lactation & Wellness, 1029 May Street in Hood River. Parents are welcome to drop in whenever they can.
For more days and times for other groups that meet throughout the Gorge:
CGPMHI – Support Groups
For one-on-one help with local perinatal mental-health providers:
CGPMHI – Find a Provider
Online Support
Postpartum Support International (PSI) offers a wide variety of free online groups for parents worldwide—including sessions focused on postpartum mood changes, NICU experiences, partners, and LGBTQ+ families. These virtual groups provide connection and reassurance from home.
If you’re seeking individual counseling or psychiatric care, PSI maintains a searchable database of perinatal-informed therapists and prescribers with in-person and telehealth options.
PSI HelpLine / Crisis Support
PSI HelpLine (English & Español): 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) — #1 Español, #2 English.
For emergencies or immediate safety concerns, call 911 or your local emergency number.
Podcasts and Conversations
Hear real stories from parents and deeper discussions on many of the topics we explore in our practice. These podcasts feature Michelle in conversation about postpartum recovery, feeding, and redefining support for new families.
Local Resources Around the Gorge
Gorge Youth offers a directory of parenting and youth programs, an events calendar, and a community blog highlighting family-friendly activities throughout the Columbia River Gorge. It’s a great place to discover local opportunities and stay connected.