Mental Health Resources

Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, and parenting can bring unexpected emotional challenges. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, birth trauma, grief, or simply need someone to talk to, help is available. These organizations provide education, peer support, crisis services, therapy referrals, and compassionate care. You do not have to navigate this alone.

Need immediate help?

If you or someone you love is experiencing thoughts of suicide, thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, or another mental health emergency, call or text 988, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department. Help is available 24 hours a day.

National Resources

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Provides education, online support groups, peer mentors, a provider directory, and specialized resources for postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, psychosis, pregnancy after loss, infertility, and fathers, partners, and LGBTQIA+ families.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Provides free, confidential 24/7 emotional support, resources, and referrals for pregnant and postpartum individuals via phone or text in English and Spanish.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Provides free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for anyone experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or a mental health crisis.

Psychology Today

Helps individuals locate licensed therapists and counselors by location, specialty, insurance, and areas of expertise, including perinatal mental health.

Pennsylvania Resources

Pennsylvania Department of Health – Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)

Provides education about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), symptom recognition, treatment options, and links to additional mental health resources for Pennsylvania families.

  • Website: pa.gov
  • Phone: (877) 724-3258

Pittsburgh Resources

Hello Baby Allegheny

Connects families with counseling, peer support, maternal mental health services, home visiting programs, crisis resources, and other community supports.

Postpartum Pittsburgh

Provides local support groups, therapist referrals, educational resources, and community support for pregnancy and postpartum mental health.

The Alexis Joy Foundation

Provides education, advocacy, financial assistance for therapy, peer support, and maternal mental health resources in memory of Alexis Joy D’Achille.

Resolve Crisis Services

Provides free 24/7 crisis counseling, mobile crisis response, walk-in services, and suicide intervention for Allegheny County residents experiencing a mental health crisis.

  • Website: www.upmc.com
  • Phone: 1-888-796-8226
  • Address: 333 N. Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Familylinks

Provides outpatient counseling, behavioral health services, crisis support, and family-centered mental health programs for children, adults, and families throughout Allegheny County.

  • Website: familylinks.org
  • Phone: (866) 583-6003
  • Address: One Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222