Contact the Hotline by texting or calling.
You’re not alone
Pregnant or just had a baby? The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is free, confidential, and here to help, 24/7.
1-833-TLC-MAMA
We’re here for you
The Hotline is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
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You’ll get a response quickly.
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A trained counselor will listen and help.
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Our trained Hotline counselors can:
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Listen to what you’re going through
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Connect you with local support groups and organizations
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Refer you to other health care professionals if you need more care
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Professional counselors answer Hotline calls and texts. They may be licensed health care professionals, certified educators, or specialists.
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New parents: you're not alone
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I suddenly don’t feel like I’m drowning. I’m going to be okay. I hope people understand that it does help.
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In 2023, counselors provided emotional support, resources, and referrals to tens of thousands of people.
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You can get help right now
Reach out anytime - if you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or if you just need someone to talk to.
FAQs
Some common signs of postpartum depression are:
- Feeling sad or hopeless most of the time
- Having no interest in things you used to enjoy
- Not caring for yourself as well (dressing, showering)
- Trouble focusing
- Not managing daily chores
- Sleeping or eating too much or too little
Learn more about maternal mental health.
Yes. They’re trained to understand and respect your culture and any difficulties you’ve experienced.
Our counselors speak English and Spanish. You may use text telephone (TTY) or another relay service to contact the Hotline. We also offer interpreters who can support over 60 languages, including:
- Arabic
- Creole
- French
- German
- Italian
- Hebrew
- Hmong
- Mandarin
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Tagalog
- Vietnamese
Yes. Pregnancy and the birth of a baby can affect the whole family. Partners and family of pregnant and postpartum women are encouraged to contact the Hotline.
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