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Behavioral health, healthcare, financial help, and community services in one place. This is navigation support, not diagnosis or treatment.
Resource directory
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.