Families outside of Illinois may be best served by the 24/7, free, confidential National Maternal Mental Health Hotline!
Families outside of Illinois may be best served by the 24/7, free, confidential National Maternal Mental Health Hotline!
Mental Health Hotline
24/7, Free, Confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support for moms and their families before, during, and after pregnancy. English- and Spanish-speaking counselors are available. It is not intended for use during a mental health crisis. The number to call or text is 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746). Callers will receive speedy access to a trained Postpartum Support International Counselor. Please share this information with all pregnant and postpartum patients and families and post the attachments in visible places. For more information, please visit https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS – National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Click here for the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline flyer. |
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is to be used during mental health and suicide crises. It is for the entire population. For national information, go to: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
If you are in suicidal crisis, please call 988 or text 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website. mchb.hrsa.gov
Click here for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline flyer.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is to be used during mental health and suicide crises. It is for the entire population. For national information, go to: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
If you are in suicidal crisis, please call 988 or text 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website. mchb.hrsa.gov
Click here for 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline flyer.
Additional Resources
https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/pregnancy-mood-disorders-anxiety-and-depression/
https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/perinatal-depression-patient-chat/ (blog)
https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/overcoming-postpartum-depression/ (article)
https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/perinatal-depression-patient-chat/ (blog)
https://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/overcoming-postpartum-depression/ (article)