You Are Not Alone.
The Heard Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness, advocating for change, and fostering community. While we do not provide direct clinical care, we want every parent to know exactly where to turn for help. Below are trusted hotlines, organizations, and educational resources for parents and families.
Trusted Organizations
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Peer support, provider directory, online support groups, and training for professionals worldwide.
Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program (MCPAP) for Moms
For Massachusetts families and providers: real-time consultation and referral support.
By The Numbers
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) are the #1 complication of pregnancy and childbirth—yet most parents never get the care they need.
National Institutes of Health (NIH.org)
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1 in 5 mothers experience depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after birth.
Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
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1 in 10 fathers experience depression after a child’s birth.
Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
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75% of women do not receive care for maternal mental health conditions.
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
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Suicide is a leading cause of maternal death within the first year postpartum.
Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
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Approximately 80% of women recover with treatment.
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
Immediate Help
If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available 24/7:
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline:
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for 24/7 free, confidential support in English and Spanish.
Crisis Text Line:
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, available 24/7.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
Call or text 988 for urgent mental health support anywhere in the U.S.