For immediate support in a mental health crisis:

• 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.

  For maternal mental health crises and support:

• National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

  Helpline: Call or text 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS)

  Website: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/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 support information, resources, and referrals. English and Spanish counselors are available and interpretation in 60 languages.

• NorthShore MOMS Line: 1-866-364-MOMS (866-364-6667)

  The NorthShore MOMS Line is a free, confidential, 24/7 hotline staffed by licensed counselors who can help you find the information, support and resources you need to feel better.  You don’t have to be in crisis to call.

• Postpartum Support International

  Helpline: Call 1-800-944-4773 or text 1-800-944-4773 

  Website: https://www.postpartum.net/

  The PSI HelpLine is a toll-free telephone number anyone can call and receive information, support and resources.  English and Spanish languages are available.  The HelpLine is available 24 hours a day.  The caller will be asked to leave a confidential message and a trained volunteer will return the call or text.    The volunteer will provide information, encouragement and names of resources near the caller.  The PSI HelpLine does not handle emergencies.

• Fussy Baby Network Warm Line

  Helpline: 1-888-431-2229

  Erikson Institute’s Fussy Baby Network helps families struggling with their infants’ crying, sleeping, or feeding. An infant specialist will answer your call Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time. After hours, we will respond to your message the next business day. 

• Mother to Baby

  Website:  https://mothertobaby.org

  Support Line:  Call 866-626-6847 or text 855-999-3525.

  Talk to an expert or read information online about medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Free fact sheets that answer frequently asked questions in English and Spanish are available online.