Mental Health Resources During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Pregnancy and post-partum come with many needs and challenges. Check out our Perinatal Mental Health Resource Guide for statewide and national resources for mental health, substance use, basic needs, and more. Here are some key resources:
- For emotional support: Perinatal Support Washington Warm Line
- For help finding a therapist, support group, or psychiatrist: Perinatal Support Washington
- For help finding substance use treatment: Washington Recovery Helpline
- For questions about medication safety during pregnancy and postpartum: Mother to Baby
- In case of a crisis: Dial 988 for the Crisis Lifeline
- For assistance with accessing services and basic needs: Within Reach
- For mental health treatment with Medicaid insurance: MOMcare program in Maternity Support Services (MSS) of Seattle-King County Public Health
- For parenting guidance: Mount Sinai Parenting Guides
- For information about intrusive thoughts: Moms Mind Matters
Additional Guides:
- American Psychiatric Association’s guides
- Preparing for your medical appointments
- Guide for pregnant people with mental health and substance use conditions
- Guide for people with mental health and substance use conditions who are planning to become pregnant
- Guide for people who develop mental health or substance use conditions within a year of giving birth