Free Support Services from Postpartum Support International (PSI)

You are not alone, and you are not to blame. With support, you will get better. PSI offers the following resources at no cost:

📞 Helpline & Crisis Support

• PSI Helpline (English & Spanish): Call 1-800-944-4PPD (4773) or text “Help” to 800-944-4773
• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), available 24/7
• Trained Support Volunteers: Connect with a local coordinator in your area for resources and encouragement

💬 Virtual Support & Chat Groups

• Weekly Online Support Groups: Over 50 free, peer-led, weekly groups in English and Spanish. Specialized groups include:
  • Parents of Multiples
  • NICU Parents
  • Birth Trauma
  • Pregnancy/Infant Loss
  • Queer & Trans Parents
  • Dads & Partners
• Chat with an Expert: Weekly free, live phone sessions with licensed experts to ask questions about symptoms, resources, and treatment.

🤝 Peer Support & Mentorship

• Peer Mentor Program: Matches you with a trained volunteer who has lived through a similar perinatal mental health experience.
• Online Forum: Access the Smart Patients Peer Forum to interact with others in a safe environment.

📚 Resources & Tools

• Connect by PSI App: A free app for your phone to access resources, support groups, and crisis contacts in one click
• Online Provider Directory: A searchable database to find qualified, trained mental health professionals in your area
• Webinars & Education: Free educational resources and webinars for parents and families

🌐 Accessing Support

All these services are available at postpartum.net. No formal diagnosis is required to reach out and receive support.

(Note: The PSI Helpline is not a crisis hotline. If you are in immediate danger, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to the nearest emergency room.