OUR NEW PERINATAL Ipps PROGRAM WILL LAUNCH FALL 2025

Our Intensive Perinatal and Postpartum Support (IPPS) Program is here for those who are pregnant or within their first year postpartum and are struggling with moderate to severe perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). These can include depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or psychosis—conditions that may make it hard to care for yourself, bond with your baby, or manage daily life. 

Maternal mental health challenges are common—affecting about 1 in 5 women in the U.S.—and are the most frequent complication of childbirth. Perinatal depression alone impacts 1 in 7 new or expecting mothers, yet nearly half of cases go undiagnosed. During the pandemic, rates rose sharply, peaking at 1 in 3, and while numbers have improved, the need for support is still great. 

The Intensive Perinatal and Postpartum Support (IPPS) Program  is a structured mental health program that provides 9–19 hours of care each week. It combines group therapy, individual counseling, and, when needed, medication management—offering strong support while allowing you to live at home and continue daily life. 

Location: Inner Community Health (ICH) clinic in Atlanta, Georgia—a pioneering presence in the state.
Leadership Team: 

• Dr. Mirica Sanders, Board-Certified Psychiatrist and the only Board Certified Psychiatrist in Georgia offering a specialized Mental Health Perinatal IOP Program. 
• Mia Powers, ICH Clinical Director and Licensed Therapist, also specially trained in Perinatal Mental Health. 

Together, they will oversee both in-person and telehealth options to maximize accessibility, with the ability for participants to bring their infants as needed. 

The program is scheduled to launch in September 2025 with weekly sessions.  

• 3 days per week (e.g., Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) 
• 3-hour sessions per day, 
• Total program duration of 6 to 8 weeks  

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) are the most common complication of childbirth, yet up to half go untreated. During COVID-19, rates spiked and revealed major gaps in care that still impact families today. Without timely treatment, PMADs can affect bonding, child development, and even lead to maternal suicide. Our Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based care—helping close the gap for Georgia families, especially in areas with limited mental health resources.

• Referral or Self-Referral: A healthcare provider may refer you, or you may reach out directly to ICH at website www.innercommunityhealthcare.com