Everyone is welcome at this event!
You can join our team or donate to help raise awareness about perinatal mental health.
To JOIN our team or DONATE click here:
https://postpartum.z2systems.com/teamDesMoines
All money raised at this event will stay in Iowa! The funds raised will be used for training events in the state of Iowa to screen and treat perinatal mental illness.

Climb Out of the Darkness® is the world’s largest event raising awareness of perinatal mental illness like postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety and OCD, postpartum post-traumatic stress, postpartum psychosis, perinatal bipolar mood disorders, and pregnancy depression and anxiety.

Climb Out of the Darkness® is held on or near the longest day of the year annually to help shine the most light on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. The event features mothers, fathers, and others across the globe joining together to climb mountains and hike trails to represent their symbolic rise out of the darkness of perinatal mental health crises and into the light of hope and recovery.

We will be walking the 1.2 mile recreational trail around the lake. You can find us in Parking Lot E near Building 7 at the DMACC campus in Ankeny.

Help us shine the light of hope with our words and advocacy so that our fellow mothers and fathers receive better information and better treatment, and new families will get off to the healthy and strong start they deserve!

Postpartum Support International's Climb Out of the Darkness is the world's largest event for raising awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, while raising money and building community.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.
If you or someone you know is suffering, PSI can help: Call 1.800.994.4773 or Text 503.894.9453