Resources for Mothers and Families
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy
Phone or text access to professional counselors
Real-time support and information
Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Resources
Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups
Culturally sensitive support
Counselors who speak English and Spanish
Interpreter services in 60 language
Intensive Treatment Programs
See where mothers can get access to intensive perinatal care in the United States.
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
The world’s leading organization in advocating and educating about maternal mental health issues and providing support to women and families affected by these illnesses. Support to women and families includes:
Toll-free telephone number (1-800-944-4773) to get basic information, support, and resources.
Free weekly call-in and online support sessions.
Coordinators and/or chapters in all 50 states to provide connections to local resources.
Peer mentor program, which pairs moms (and dads) in need of support with a trained volunteer who has experienced and fully recovered from a maternal mental health disorder.
Specialized resources for fathers, military mothers, women experiencing psychosis, and women who are incarcerated.
Provider directory of mental health professionals with advanced training in maternal mental health.
Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color, building build capacity among perinatal professionals to better support individuals, families, and communities of color.
Climb Out of the Darkness awareness and fundraising event.
Learning events, including annual conference, webinars, intensive training programs, and certification program.