Maternal Mental Health Resources
National Maternal Mental Health Resources
Postpartum Support International (PSI): www.postpartum.net
PSI HelpLine: 1-800-944-4773, Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN), Text en Español: 971-203-7773
HER Foundation (For Hyperemesis Gravidarum, HG) www.hyperemesis.org
Resolve, National Infertility Association: www.resolve.org
Miscarriage, Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support: www.mend.org/infant-loss-organizations
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CaringBridge Health Communication Platform: www.caringbridge.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/depression/index.htm
MGH Center for Women's Mental Health: www.womensmentalhealth.org
UNC Center for Women’s Mood Disorders: www.med.unc.edu/psych/wmd
Postpartum Progress (Award-Winning Blog): www.postpartumprogress.com
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)
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National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (852-6262)
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Virginia & Hampton Roads Maternal Mental Health Resources
Virginia State Chapter of Postpartum Support International
Call 703-829-7152
Text 540-698-1277
Email warmline@postpartumva.org
Services include: support groups (free, in-person and virtual), peer mentor program, warmline, care coordination
Empty Arms Support Group
Sentara Women’s Health Source, 713 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Contact: Ann Prescott at 757-545-2667
A support group for those experiencing the loss of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or pregnancy loss and newborn loss. Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday at 7:00-8:30 pm each month, please call prior to attending.
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The Juniper House
Chesapeake, Virginia
Ran by doulas. They offer classes, free informal support groups, free infant feeding support, free infant playgroups, IBCLCs, massage therapist
https://www.facebook.com/juniperhouseva/
IG: juniperhouseva
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Empower - A Birth Collective
Norfolk, Virginia
Ran by doulas. They offer free classes, free informal support group, free infant feeding support.
https://www.facebook.com/empowerbirth757/
IG: empowerbirth_757
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Hampton Roads Local Resource List + Housing Crisis line:
ForKids - https://www.forkids.org/crisis-resources
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CHIP - Free In-Home Visiting Programs
Serves most of Hampton Roads. Fill out the referral and someone will get back to you.
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The Up Center - Home Visiting Program
https://theupcenter.org/parenting-education-support/
In-person Postpartum Support Group
Sentara Princess Anne (Virginia Beach) - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:30-8pm. Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EIE1kjfKTkylBbuDktBHP4vNEk4O-GVKkiqCWFACPddUMjRGUURNWlQxQlhMSVhDWEE1U0M2WUdQTS4u&origin=QRCode
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In-person Postpartum Support Group
Sentara Obici (Suffolk, Virginia) - 4th Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm. Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=EIE1kjfKTkylBbuDktBHP4vNEk4O-GVKkiqCWFACPddUNldBN05SMllDV0JKNVlaWEpPVEgwQzJNTy4u&origin=QRCode
Jessica Richards, LPC
Runs a support group out of her Norfolk, Virginia office on Thursdays from 1-2:30pm.
To register, call (757) 622-6794.
Dad 2 Dad Support Group
For fathers & all father figures, regardless of age of adult/child
Virtual or at The Up Center in Portsmouth, Virginia
Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 6-7:30pm . Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WQV68F2?fbclid=IwAR0wm07PQJniITWO12Ilokq7R4eLBFSc5-W2tK_VijG8X_p3hRFfr2e33wc
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Healthy Families Family Support at Home
Expectant mothers and caregivers of children from newborn to age 3 are encouraged to inquire more about what we have to offer. Together we will work to ensure that you have all of the tools that you need for your baby to grow and develop to realize their full potential.
https://www.hampton.gov/3704/One-on-One-Support-at-Home
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Virginia Medicaid approved to start offering doula services in 2023.
Doulas are YOUR advocate for medical care/planning and can be a potential support to help navigate the next few months leading up to delivery and in the postpartum period. Reach out to your insurance member services for more info. Info on the program and additional information on Medicaid coverage for pregnant mothers:
https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-providers/maternal-and-child-health/community-doula-program/
https://www.dmas.virginia.gov/for-members/for-pregnant-women/