Family Matters Durham

Based at the Durham County Department of Public Health, Family Matters offers a range of engaging educational trainings, interactive workshops, courses, and networking opportunities to help improve perinatal outcomes and promote equitable services. Our services include:

Reproductive Life Planning Guides and Education
Maternal Mental Health Support – Stress and Mood Management Program (One-on-one sessions or group sessions)
Private Lactation Spaces
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Prenatal Breastfeeding Education
Childbirth Classes
Community Action Team

Family Matters Durham is funded under the Improving Community Outcomes for Maternal and Child Health (ICO4MCH) initiative by the North Carolina Division of Public Health. In addition to services available directly through the Department of Public Health, Family Matters partners with Breastfeed Durham, Family Connects Durham, MAAME, and Welcome Baby to improve birth outcomes, reduce infant mortality, and improve the overall health status of children from birth to age 5.

Family Matters Durham is dedicated to supporting the well-being of families and invites everyone to get involved in improving perinatal outcomes in our communities. Contact us to learn how!

Who We Serve:

All Durham County residents and families

Where Can You Get Services:

Durham County Department of Public Health

414 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

Some classes are offered online.

How To Get Connected:

Contact Family Matters Durham Program Coordinator Jasmine Johnson at jjohsnon@dconc.gov

or call 984-335-4562.

Cost:

Free

Languages Spoken:

English, Spanish, Uses translation service for other languages

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