Finding Help for Perinatal Mood Disorders
You are not alone. You are not to blame. You will be well with help.
- Postpartum Support International's Universal Message
If you have found your way to my website and are in need of help for yourself or a loved one, here are resources.
If you are afraid or planning to harm yourself, your baby or others, you need to call your healthcare provider, dial 911 (emergency services) or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. If you are in crisis, someone is available to talk with you now. Please know you are not alone in this. An understanding person is waiting to hear from you and help you. They are available 24 hours a day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
1-800-273-TALK
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Hopeline Network
1-800 SUICIDE
Baby Safe Haven: Do Not Abandon Your Newborn
AMT Children of Hope Safe Haven Program
1-877-796-HOPE
1-877-796-4673
www.amtchildrenofhope.com
If you are pregnant and afraid to tell anyone or if you do not know what to do with your newborn baby, call for help or take your baby to any hospital emergency room. Your secret and baby will be safe. The police will not be called. You will not have to answer any questions. Confidential help and support are available to you.
Child Abuse Prevention:
Childhelp USA National Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-4-A-CHILD
1-800-422-2253
www.childhelpusa.org
The Postpartum Resource Center of New York, Inc.
The Postpartum Resource Center of New York's Perinatal Mood Disorders Resource Directory on-line
1-631-422-2255 Helpline support from PRC of NY's trained volunteer Moms on Call
www.postpartumny.org
Providing emotional support, educational information and healthcare and support group resources to New York State women and their families at risk for or experiencing a perinatal mood disorder. Their vision is to have a Perinatal Depression Parent Support Network in every New York State community.
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
The non profit organization providing resources with extensive social support network throughout the United States and worldwide. Multi-lingual information for healthcare providers and the public. Free weekly educational telephone group sessions, on-line support and support for dads and military families also available.
www.postpartum.net
www.MedEdPPD.org Provides education and resources about perinatal mood disorders for professionals and the public in English and Spanish. On-line curriculum available. Video examples on-line of the Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Psychosis.
HRSA and US Department of Health and Human Services' site on perinatal depression.
Download or order free booklet Depression During and After Pregnancy: A Resource for Women, Their Families and Friends (English and Spanish)
www.mchb.hrsa.gov/pregnancyandbeyond/depression/
The information on this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or psychological condition. Please consult with your healthcare provider for individual advise regarding your own situation.