Perinatal Mental Health Resources

Helpline: 1-866-364-6667

Website: https://www.northshore.org/pediatrics/specialty-programs/neonatology/perinatal-family-support-center/perinatal-depression-program/

Endeavor Health System (Formerly NorthShore) offers a Perinatal Depression Program whose mission is to identify and support families at risk for perinatal depression. Their free, confidential hotline is available 24 hours a day to patients and their families for information and support.

Helpline: Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
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.

Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Website: https://988lifeline.org/

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress in Spanish and English.

Helpline: 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.

Website: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

PSI offers over 50+ FREE and virtual support groups including the following:

• Black Moms Connect
• LatinX Moms
• Queer and Trans
• NICU
• Pregnancy loss
• Stillbirth
• Fertility challenges
• Birth Trauma
• Birth Moms
• OCD
• Bipolar
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Substance Misuse

Website: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/provider-directory/

Visit the PSI online directory to find qualified perinatal mental health professionals and groups. Moms, families, and providers can now quickly and easily identify trained perinatal mental health providers in their area.

Helpline: 1-888-431-2229

Website: https://www.erikson.edu/fussy-baby-network/

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.    

Support Line:  Call 866-626-6847 or text 855-999-3525
Website:  https://mothertobaby.org

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.

Home Visiting Program Search: http://igrowillinois.org/find-a-program/

Home visiting provides family support and coaching through planned, regular visits with a trained professional. Home visiting is a voluntary program, and home visitors work with parents on practical parenting skills as well as family bonding before birth and as children grow up. Contact the individual programs for enrollment details and eligibility criteria.

Information:  1-800-447-6404
Website: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=30321

Early Intervention can be a resource for new parents experiencing stress if the baby qualifies for services. Consider referring if the baby displays signs of social-emotional maladjustment, difficulties with attachment or other developmental delays. If a mother is experiencing post-partum depression or anxiety, share this with the intake worker as it may help the baby to qualify for services.

Website: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=35563

The Department of Human Service partners with crisis nurseries service providers to meet the needs of families who experience short-term crisis. Six nurseries in Illinois currently provide respite and short-term care for some of Illinois’ most fragile families.

• Round-the-clock crisis child care for families who have children less than six years of age
• Home visiting
• Parenting classes and support groups
• Crisis counseling
• Referral and linkage to aftercare services

Website: http://www.llli.org/

La Leche League helps breastfeeding mothers & parents worldwide with support, education, and encouragement. Local breastfeeding support groups are offered.

Referral and Information National Helpline: 1-800-622-HELP (4357)
Treatment Services Search: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

A confidential and anonymous source of information for persons seeking treatment facilities for mental health or substance use problems.

HelpLine: 833-234-6343 (24 hours a day)

Website: https://helplineil.org/app/home

Anyone in Illinois, including pregnant individuals, can call the program’s helpline to be connected to a MAR NOW care manager for fast access to medication and counseling services for Opioid Use Disorder. The program makes it possible for anyone in need regardless of insurance or ability to pay to speak directly with a healthcare professional over the phone right away, receive a prescription or expedited, in-person appointment and obtain transportation assistance to the pharmacy or clinic – all initiated through one phone call.

Website: nichd.nih.gov/MaternalMentalHealth

Information on prenatal and postpartum mental health and free printable informational pamphlets.

Website: https://files.constantcontact.com/1c0a0f9d701/5a5cea0e-0930-47aa-969f-b22ab561045a.pdf