You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.
If you are struggling right now please know you are not alone and thousands have been right where you are, and are thinking of you right now.
In An Emergency
National Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call 988
Call for yourself or someone you care about; free and confidential; network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide; available 24/7
Call or Text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine
Call 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)
English & Spanish
Text in English: 800-944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Leave a confidential message any time, and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text. Our volunteers return messages between 8am-11pm EST. They will listen, answer questions, offer encouragement and connect you with local resources as needed.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or Text 1-833-852-6262
In English and Spanish
24/7, Free, Confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms. Interpreter Services are available in 60 languages. (US Only)
TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262
Connect By PSI App
PSI now has an app for families and caregivers – Connect by PSI. Download Connect By PSI in your app store.
Connect with a PSI Support Volunteer
PSI has more than 400 local Support Volunteers who provide support, information, encouragement, and connection with local providers and support groups.
Find a Trained Provider
Visit the PSI online directory of qualified perinatal mental health professionals and support groups. Moms, families, and providers can now quickly and easily identify trained perinatal mental health providers and support groups in their area.
Join a PSI Peer Mentor Program
Receive dedicated support from a parent who has been in your shoes. Coping with the mental health challenges during pregnancy and after the birth of your child can feel isolating. Join us today to be paired with a Mentor who’s walked in your shoes. You don’t have to do this alone.
Online Support Groups
Online Support Groups led by trained PSI facilitators, will connect you with other parents and provide helpful tools and resources. We offer over 33+ online support groups.
Chat with an Expert
Join our weekly call and talk with a PSI expert about symptoms, resources, treatment options and more. There is no need to pre-register or give your name. These sessions are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals and open to anyone with questions and concerns.
Información en Español
Información esencial acerca del estado de ánimo perinatal y los trastornos de ansiedad incluyendo factores de riesgo, síntomas y tratamientos.
Join a PSI PPD Forum (Smart Patients)
We’ve partnered with @smartpatientscommunity, an online forum for women affected by #PPD. You can join the community for free to share, interact, and learn from peers in a safe, supportive environment.
Facebook Groups
PSI also moderates a closed Facebook group, where you can connect with others, share your questions, get peer support, and offer your support to others. Our administrator must approve your request to join and posts are only visible to group members.