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18 resources
Mental health
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
Free helpline and text line connecting parents with trained volunteers, local coordinators, and online support groups for perinatal mood and anxiety concerns.
- Eligibility:
- Open to any parent or family member, no insurance required.
- Availability:
- Nationwide (US), phone and text
Mental health
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24/7 confidential support from counselors for pregnant and postpartum people experiencing emotional distress.
- Eligibility:
- Open to all, free of charge.
- Availability:
- Nationwide (US), call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA
Mental health
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Immediate crisis counseling by phone, text, or chat for anyone in emotional distress or thoughts of self-harm.
- Eligibility:
- Open to all, free of charge.
- Availability:
- Nationwide (US), 24/7
Food
WIC — Women, Infants, and Children
Nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support, and referrals for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding parents and children under five.
- Eligibility:
- Income-based; many working families qualify.
- Availability:
- All US states and territories, local clinics
Food
SNAP Food Benefits
Monthly grocery benefits for eligible households, often processed faster for households with a newborn.
- Eligibility:
- Household income and size based.
- Availability:
- All US states, apply through your state agency
Insurance
Medicaid Postpartum Coverage
Most states now extend Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth, covering postpartum visits, behavioral health, and prescriptions.
- Eligibility:
- Varies by state income threshold; pregnancy coverage often has higher limits.
- Availability:
- State-administered
Insurance
HealthCare.gov Special Enrollment
Having a baby qualifies you for a special enrollment period to add or change health coverage outside open enrollment.
- Eligibility:
- Qualifying life event within the last 60 days.
- Availability:
- Nationwide (US)
Financial assistance
LIHEAP Utility Assistance
Help paying heating, cooling, and utility bills, plus crisis assistance for shut-off notices.
- Eligibility:
- Income-based, prioritizes households with infants.
- Availability:
- State and tribal programs
Financial assistance
TANF Cash Assistance
Temporary cash support for families with children, sometimes including childcare and transportation help.
- Eligibility:
- Income-based, families with dependent children.
- Availability:
- State-administered
Childcare
Child Care Assistance (CCDF)
Subsidies that lower the cost of licensed childcare for working, studying, or job-seeking parents.
- Eligibility:
- Income-based, varies by state.
- Availability:
- State-administered
Lactation
United States Breastfeeding Committee Directory
Find state breastfeeding coalitions, IBCLC lactation consultants, and community feeding support near you.
- Eligibility:
- Open to all.
- Availability:
- State coalitions nationwide
Lactation
La Leche League Support Groups
Peer-led feeding support meetings, phone help, and online groups.
- Eligibility:
- Open to all, free.
- Availability:
- Local chapters and virtual groups
Doula support
Medicaid Doula Benefit Programs
A growing number of states reimburse doula care through Medicaid, including postpartum home visits.
- Eligibility:
- Medicaid enrollees in participating states.
- Availability:
- Select states
Doula support
National Black Doulas Association
Directory of Black doulas offering birth and postpartum support across the US.
- Eligibility:
- Open to all families.
- Availability:
- Nationwide (US)
Medical care
Find a Health Center (HRSA)
Community health centers offering postpartum visits, behavioral health, and pediatric care on a sliding fee scale.
- Eligibility:
- Open to all; fees based on income, insurance not required.
- Availability:
- Nationwide (US)
Medical care
Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting
Free nurse or family-support home visits covering recovery, feeding, infant health, and connection to services.
- Eligibility:
- Varies by program, often free for eligible families.
- Availability:
- State and tribal programs
Transportation
Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Rides to postpartum, behavioral-health, and pediatric appointments for Medicaid members.
- Eligibility:
- Medicaid enrollees.
- Availability:
- State-administered
Transportation
211 Community Resource Line
Local referrals for transportation, housing, food, diapers, and emergency help by phone or online search.
- Eligibility:
- Open to all, free.
- Availability:
- Nationwide (US), dial 211
Behavioral health check-in
A private reflection to help you put words to how you are feeling. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere. It is not a diagnostic screening and does not replace professional evaluation.