Need Support? We’re Here to Walk Beside You.

Sweet Cheeks Doulas provides survivor-centered doula care, advocacy, education, and resource connection for pregnant, parenting, and healing people in Lansing and surrounding communities.

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You do not have to have everything figured out before reaching out!

This Page is for You If You Are…

  • pregnant and looking for support

  • preparing for birth or postpartum

  • parenting and needing guidance or resources

  • navigating abortion or pregnancy loss

  • feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or unsure where to start

  • a survivor in need of compassionate, nonjudgmental support

  • looking for survivor-centered reproductive care in Lansing or surrounding areas

Even if you’re not sure exactly what you need, you are still welcome to reach out.

How We Can Support You

Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable.

Whether you are pregnant, parenting, healing, overwhelmed, or simply unsure where to start, you deserve care that is respectful, compassionate, and centered on your needs.

At Sweet Cheeks Doulas, we believe support should feel human. Not rushed or clinical.

  • Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, abortion, and pregnancy loss support rooted in dignity and informed choice.

  • Support navigating systems, accessing resources, and being met with care that honors your experiences.

  • Childbirth, sexual and reproductive health, parenting, and healing-centered education through Bread & Butter and other SCD offerings.

  • Resource navigation, mutual aid, support gatherings, and programs designed to reduce isolation and strenghten community.

Ready to Request Support?

If you’d like to connect with Sweet Cheeks Doulas, complete our Request Support Form, and we’ll be in touch.

Prefer to reach out another way? Email us at info@sweetcheeksdoulas.com.

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What Happens After You Reach Out

Submit a Request

Complete our request support form and share as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing.

We Follow Up

A member of the SCD team will review your request and follow up by email, phone, or text.

Talk Your Needs

If appropriate, we’ll schedule a consultation or intake conversation to better understand what support may be helpful.

We Build a Plan Together

If we are a good git, we’ll connect you to the right support, services, resources, or next steps.

Need Immediate Help?

If you feel unsafe, overwhelmed, or in danger right now, you are not alone. If talking feels hard, texting or chatting is an option for most of the resources below. You do not need to explain everything for someone to help you. You can reach out for support here:

    • VOICES4‍ provides immediate advocacy and referrals to local support for anyone who has experienced sexual assault, domestic violence, or human trafficking.

      • Phone & Text: 855-864-2374

    • MI Warmline will connect individuals with certified peer support specialists who have lived experiences of behavioral health issues, trauma or personal crises, and are trained to support and empower the callers.

      • 1-888-733-7753

    • Ingham County Crisis Services‍ ‍provides evaluation and screening for inpatient psychiatric hospital admission for persons with Medicaid or those who are uninsured.

    • Trans Lifeline is non-carceral trans-led crisis support.

      • 877-565-8860

    • The Trevor Project supports LGBTQ+ youth and young adults through crisis.

    • 211 Michigan connects to local crisis, shelter, medical, and social services.

    • BlackLine provides a space for peer support, counseling, reporting of mistreatment, witnessing and affirming the lived experiences for folxs who are most impacted by systematic oppression with an LGBTQ+ Black Femme Lens.

      • 1-800-604-5841

    • National Crisis Textline

      • Text HOME to 741741

    • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    • Local Emergency Services (only if you feel safe doing so)

CRISIS RESOURCES

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

More FAQs

  • No. Sweet Cheeks Doulas supports people across a range of reproductive and parenting experiences, including postpartum, abortion, pregnancy loss, and healing-centered support.

  • That’s okay. You can still fill out the form, and we’ll help you think through what support may be most helpful.

  • We take privacy seriously and handle requests with care and discretion.

  • If we’re unable to support you directly, we’ll do our best to connect you with other trusted resources.

  • We do our best to review requests and follow up within a few days. Response times may vary depending on program availability and staff capacity.