If you or a loved one is experiencing worsening suicidal thoughts, severe psychiatric or medical emergencies, you should immediately seek care at the nearest Emergency Room or call 911.
If you are in a mental health crisis, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/)
1-800-273-8255 (1-800-799-4889 for Deaf + Hard of Hearing)
SMS: 988
U.S. crisis support and suicide prevention service. Talk to a live person via phone, or via chat on their website.
Postpartum Support International (PSI) (www.postpartum.net)
PSI is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
1.800.944.4PPD (4773) – PSI’s toll-free HelpLine serves over 1,000 callers a month and is staffed by a volunteer team of PSI trained responders who rapidly refer callers to appropriate local resources, including emergency services. The HelpLine also offers Spanish-language support – press 1 for Spanish.
PSI Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line: If you are a patient who has questions about changing or expanding your treatment, ask your doctor about using this consultation service. The consultation line is available for medical professionals who have questions about the mental health care related to pregnant and postpartum patients and pre-conception planning. This consultation service is available for medical providers only. The Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line is staffed by reproductive psychiatrists who are members of PSI and specialists in the treatment of perinatal mental health disorders. The service is free and available by appointment. To fill out an online form to schedule a consultation, click here, or call 1.800.944.4773, ext 4.
MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health (www.womensmentalhealth.org)
MGH Center for Women’s Mental Health is one of the world’s foremost research and treatment institutions on Perinatal Psychiatry. Their website provides a range of current information including discussion of new research findings in women’s mental health and how such investigations inform day-to-day clinical practice.
POEM (Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement for Moms) | Mental Health America of Ohio https://mhaohio.org/poem/
POEM offers peer support, resources, referrals, a sense of community, education, and advocacy opportunities to help moms and birthing persons in Ohio feel heard, understood, and empowered.