Maternal Mental Health disorders are the leading complication of childbirth, impacting 1 in 5 U.S. women. Maternal mental health (MMH) disorders include depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, and psychosis (Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, 2025). Yet more than 75% go untreated, making it one of the most significant but under-addressed public health issues for families today (MMHLA, 2023).
To help close these gaps, we’ve compiled a roundup of national organizations providing maternal mental health support, crisis care, and community resources.
Nationwide Maternal Mental Health Resources
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Postpartum Support International is one of the leading organizations worldwide dedicated to promoting awareness, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health disorders.
Key Programs & Initiatives:
The Climb: The world’s largest awareness event devoted to perinatal mental health.
Mind the Gap: A national collective impact initiative addressing America’s maternal mental health crisis and increasing visibility of untreated PMADs.
Location: Nationwide, with some state-specific services
Visit Hand to Hold’s website here
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (Maternal Mental Health Support)
The 988 Lifeline provides free, confidential emotional and crisis support 24/7 for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, emotional distress, or mental health emergencies. Their maternal mental health resources ensure crisis care is accessible during pregnancy and postpartum.
Key Partners:
SAMHSA: Federal agency supporting mental health and substance use programs across the U.S.
Vibrant Emotional Health: National agency overseeing crisis hotlines, including 988, and expanding access to emotional support services.
Location: Nationwide, with some state-specific services
Visit Hand to Hold’s website here
HRSA Maternal & Child Health: National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
HRSA supports the health and well-being of mothers, children, and families through federal programs and nationwide partnerships.
Featured Programs:
Healthy Start: Strengthening maternal health with a focus on high-risk communities and areas with elevated infant mortality.
MIECHV Home Visiting Program: Providing education, support, and home-based resources for pregnant individuals and parents of young children.
Title V MCH Block Grant: Partnering with states and jurisdictions to improve maternal and child health systems and services.
Location: Nationwide, with some state-specific services
Visit Hand to Hold’s website here
Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
Website: https://policycentermmh.org/
The Policy Center works to close gaps in maternal mental health care by advancing policy solutions, accreditation standards, and cross-sector collaboration.
Programs & Initiatives:
Government Agency Fellows: Supporting Medicaid, mental health, and public health agencies in strengthening maternal mental health systems.
Nonprofit State Policy Fellows: Helping state-level organizations build regulatory and policy infrastructure for maternal mental health.
Insurer Whole Mom Standards: Accreditation framework recognizing insurers committed to improving maternal mental health outcomes.
Hospital Whole Mom Standards: Best-practice assessment tool helping hospitals evaluate and improve maternal mental health protocols.
Location: Nationwide, with some state-specific services
Visit Hand to Hold’s website here
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA)
Website: https://www.mmhla.org/
MMHLA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit leading national efforts to improve maternal mental health through federal and state policy advocacy, provider education, and partnerships.
Programs:
Ask Masai: A tool for providers to help identify, navigate, and address patients’ mental health needs.
PSI National Perinatal Psychiatry Consult Line: A no-cost resource connecting medical prescribers with perinatal psychiatry experts.
VA Women’s Mental Health Consultation Program: Supports clinicians caring for veterans through guidance on perinatal, reproductive, and hormonal mental health topics.
Location: Nationwide, with some state-specific services
Visit Hand to Hold’s website here
Other Nationwide Maternal Mental Health Resources
MotherToBaby — evidence-based perinatal medication & exposure information: https://mothertobaby.org/
The Blue Dot Project — maternal mental health awareness campaigns: https://www.thebluedotproject.org/
Mental Health America — maternal mental health screening tools: https://mhanational.org/
VA Office of Women’s Health — mental health support for veterans: https://www.womenshealth.va.gov/
Every maternal mental health journey is unique, but no parent has to face it alone. Whether you’re seeking crisis support, peer connection, advocacy resources, or professional mental health care, these nationwide programs can provide guidance, compassion, and practical help. For even more support, visit our digital resource hub (currently being compiled) for additional programs and tools. We’d also love to hear from you, if you’ve found any resources particularly helpful, please share them with us at editorial@connectingmothersinitiative.org.