How do I help a pregnant or postpartum patient who is struggling emotionally?
866-364-MOMS is a free, 24/7 hotline answered live by licensed mental health professionals. We are here to help!
We support healthcare professionals and families with:
- Education
- Emotional support
- Therapy referrals
- Psychiatry referrals
- Support groups
- Other community-based needs like lactation support
Callers do not have to be affiliated with NorthShore. We help families throughout Illinois.
Perinatal mood and anxiety conditions are very treatable. To learn more:
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Condition Videos
Learn more about Perinatal Depression
Learn more about Perinatal Anxiety
Learn more about Postpartum Psychosis
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Families outside of Illinois may be best served by the 24/7, free, confidential National Maternal Mental Health Hotline!
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
About the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers:
· 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 languages
988 Suicide Crisis Hotline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.