Tandem

Drop-in Open Hours
2025-02-03 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-17 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-04-30 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-01-31 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Tandem, 2613 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
Come on in to Tandem during open hours to drink tea with us, bring your playgroup, get out of the house, access resources and get great tips and tricks from our staff!!

Perinatal Mental Health Support Group
2025-02-10 17:00 - 18:30 | Tandem, 2613 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
How do we take care of ourselves when we’re responsible 24 hours a day for someone else (or multiple someones)? It’s hard for everyone – and even harder when we’re also experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. You’re invited to join whether this is your first baby or you’ve done this before. You’re invited if you’re pregnant and curious about postpartum mental health, or if you’ve already had your baby and you need support and information. You’re invited if you have a history of depression or anxiety and are worried about how postpartum will go for you. You’re invited if you’re struggling, or if you just want to know more about boosting your mental health in pregnancy and postpartum.

Facilitator Molly Mendota has worked in the field of childbirth education and support for 20 years, is trained in perinatal mood and anxiety support, and is currently working towards licensure as a social worker. This group will provide peer support, psychoeducation, and mental health information and resources. It is not a therapy group, but is a good supplement to individual therapy. After you register, Molly will contact you for a brief phone conversation before your first group session to get a sense of your goals and needs.

The group meets weekly on most Mondays, in-person at Tandem. You may come to one session or for as many as you like. Guest speakers will occasionally join the group. This group is fully funded by the Community Catalyst Grant and is 100% free for all.

There is also now a separate group meeting on Thursdays, in-person and a virtual group on Thursdays, as well.

Register here: Perinatal Mental Health Support Group

Tummy Time! for Infants
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Tandem, 2613 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
Join us for Tummy Time at Tandem! Guest Certified TummyTime! Method(TM) instructor Kari Cantrell will teach families how to help their babies love this evidence-based and connection-rooted exercise that promotes infant movement and development progression. Attendees will learn the how-to’s of tummy time along with some infant massage techniques.

This class is designed for babies in the newborn to pre-crawling stage of life. Come receive hands-on training and learn about the benefits of tummy time.

Queer Family Social Hour
2025-04-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Tandem, 2613 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
Join us at Tandem to connect with other LGBTQIA+ families in the community! Come together for potluck-styles snacks and socializing.

Baby Movement
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Tandem, 2613 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
Tandem interns and volunteers will guide exercises to connect with your baby and support their movement development, covering prenatal through preschool ages. This is a free, drop-in event – no registration required!

Toddler Parents Support Group
2025-05-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Tandem, 2613 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
Is your baby approaching (or past) their first birthday? We have a toddler parents support group for you! Facilitated by Tara Green, meeting at Tandem on every other Wednesday from 4:30-6:00pm.

Drop-in Open Hours
2025-02-06 11:00 - 15:30 | IN

Virtual Perinatal Mental Health Group
2025-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
This group is intended for pregnant and postpartum individuals up to 1 year postpartum.

Register Now

How do we take care of ourselves when we’re responsible 24 hours a day for someone else (or multiple someones)? It’s hard for everyone – and even harder when we’re also experiencing anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges. You’re invited to join whether this is your first baby or you’ve done this before. You’re invited if you’re pregnant and curious about postpartum mental health, or if you’ve already had your baby and you need support and information. You’re invited if you have a history of depression or anxiety and are worried about how postpartum will go for you. You’re invited if you’re struggling, or if you just want to know more about boosting your mental health in pregnancy and postpartum.

Facilitator Molly Mendota has worked in the field of childbirth education and support for 20 years, is trained in perinatal mood and anxiety support, and is currently working towards licensure as a social worker. This group will provide peer support, psychoeducation, and mental health information and resources. It is not a therapy group, but is a good supplement to individual therapy. After you register, Molly will contact you for a brief phone conversation before your first group session to get a sense of your goals and needs.

The group meets weekly on most Thursdays, virtually. The link will be emailed to you after you register. You may come to one session or for as many as you like. Guest speakers will occasionally join the group. This group is 100% free for all and is currently funded by a Sophia Travis Grant from Monroe County Government.

Register Now

Baby Play with Tandem at MCPL
2025-02-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, Indiana, 47408, United States
Play, learn, and get to know other parents at this low-key event! We’ll have sensory toys and other manipulatives to facilitate a fun time for all. There will also be an opportunity to talk about baby health, safety, postpartum care, and literacy with Tandem Postpartum Doulas. Drop in.

Ages birth-2. Siblings welcome.

Open Hours
2025-02-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Tandem, 2613 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States

Dads and Partners Group
2025-05-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Tandem, 2613 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
Parenthood is a journey that doesn’t just affect the person who gave birth. Facilitated by Te Silva, come join the group that focuses on dads, step dads, or partners that didn’t give birth. Meet other people in the same situation as you, make friends, and have camaraderie with one another. This group meets every other Wednesday. Email admin@tandembloomington.org if you are interested in attending or have questions. Registration not required in advance.

Parent Peer Support Group
2025-03-22 09:30 - 11:00 | Tandem, 2613 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN, 47401, United States
Becoming a parent is one of life’s biggest transitions. Whether it’s your first child or you’re a seasoned parent, bringing home a new member to your family is full of ups and downs and a steady stream of changes to your lifestyle and family dynamics. Join us for an opportunity to sit down with other parents and soon to be parents to discuss, laugh, and commiserate over the experience of caring for baby.

Intended for pregnancy through the first year postpartum. Birthing parent, partner, and baby are all welcome. A variety of topics will be discussed: changes to your identity, sleep, feeding, relationships, siblings, self-care, and much more. Facilitated by postpartum doula, Margo Brennan.
