Maternal Mental Health Resources.
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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline:
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s counselors provide real-time emotional support, encouragement, information and referrals. Pregnant and postpartum women can get help and resources whenever they need if through this FREE 24/7 confidential line.
Call or Text: 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746)
Visit: www.MCHB.HRSA.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline
Suicide & Severe Distress: 988
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7, across the United States. This lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices.
Simply dial or text 988 from any U.S. phone
Visit: http://988lifeline.org
PSI – Postpartum Support International
PSI Volunteers offer support for Maternal Mental Health to those NOT IN CRISIS. Here, PSI offers encouragement, information, and treatment resources in your community.
English Hotline: 1-800-944-4773
Spanish Speaking: 1-800-944-4773
Text: 971-203-7773
Visit: http://www.postpartum.net
Our Stance
Emotional Support & Connection
During pregnancy and immediately following birth, emotional support and connection are critical to navigating such a profound life event. Everyone wants to hold the baby, but we need to hold the mothers, fathers/partners too. A new baby presents physical, emotional and mental health changes for the entire family unit. Preventative measures and interventions promote parent-infant bonding and overall wellness.
Reducing Risk for PMADs
When expecting and postnatal parents are properly served and supported we are able to potentially reduce or prevent anxiety, depression, PTSD and other perinatal mood disorders. With proper support and validation new parents are empowered to recover, embrace rest, and allow their physical and mental systems to repair.
Testimonials
“I have never struggled with mental health before and I never imagined I would feel alone and isolated when I’m quite literally never alone. Once I was able to connect with Brittany I felt like a weight was lifted.”
– Katie
I had a really scary birth & then when we got home I realized I had no idea what to expect physically, emotionally, for the baby….it was a whirlwind. I wish I talked to Brittany sooner. My anxiety has decreased so much!”
– A New Mom