Our Impact

Since 2019, we have helped pass groundbreaking federal legislation and secured millions in federal funding to create programs across the country that support maternal mental health and health equity for all.

We have championed the passage of two groundbreaking federal laws.

  • Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act (2022)

    This legislation expanded federal grants to states for maternal mental health programs and established the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

  • Bringing Postpartum Depression out of the Shadows Act (2015)

    This legislation provided federal grants to states to create maternal mental health programs that provide psychiatric consultation to front-line providers and patients, and connect affected women with resources.

We have secured $68.5 million in federal funding for maternal mental health programs.

  • $21 Million for the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

    Providing support to over 42,000 help-seekers since May 2022.

  • $47.5 Million for State Maternal Mental Health Programs

    Providing training to over 1,800 healthcare providers in 2022.

We have convened experts to address screening for maternal mental health conditions.

Screening Framework Development

We have developed a framework that offers guidance on when to provide education and screening during the perinatal period.

Addressing Screening Barriers

We are currently in the process of addressing barriers to screening, such as frontline provider education, insurance coverage, provider reimbursement, resources for impacted patients, and improvement of screening tools.

Learn More about The Screening Project

Our educational work has informed thousands of people about maternal mental health.

  • 120,000+ Website Visits

  • 11,000+ Webinar Views

  • 10,000+ Fact Sheet Downloads