Friends, Family & Partners
Mothers Support System -- As partners, family, or friends of the mother or birthing parent, you are an important part of a healthy pregnancy and postpartum. One way to provide support is by being available to them to talk and express their feelings. As an essential part of the birthing parents support system, you can ask how you can be of support best. If they are unsure, try a specific offer of support such as “Could I help by bringing you a meal?” Offering to support your partner during pregnancy and postpartum is one way to deepen the bonds of family and friendship.
If you find that they need additional support, you can call or refer to them to contact the warm line of Postpartum Support International. Trained volunteers respond to messages to the warm-line and can offer local support resource information.
Postpartum Support International- Warm line:
1-800-944-4773 press #1 Spanish or #2 for English
Text- English: 800-944-4773
Text- Spanish: 971-420-0294
Partners -- As partners, you may also experience a range of emotions. It is common for partners to experience low moods or anxiety after the birth of a baby. To support your partner, you will need to take time for your own self-care and well-being daily. Identify your support system, accept offers of help for the family unit, and develop a daily routine of self-care to restore your energy. By communicating with your partner about your feelings, you can work as a team during this time of transition. There are many resources available specifically for you.
If you find that they need additional support, you can call or refer to them to contact the warm line of Postpartum Support International. Trained volunteers respond to messages to the warm-line and can offer local support resource information.
Postpartum Support International- Warm line:
1-800-944-4773 press #1 Spanish or #2 for English
Text- English: 800-944-4773
Text- Spanish: 971-420-0294
Partners -- As partners, you may also experience a range of emotions. It is common for partners to experience low moods or anxiety after the birth of a baby. To support your partner, you will need to take time for your own self-care and well-being daily. Identify your support system, accept offers of help for the family unit, and develop a daily routine of self-care to restore your energy. By communicating with your partner about your feelings, you can work as a team during this time of transition. There are many resources available specifically for you.
Partner Support:
Postpartum Support International
Call or Text the warm line: Call 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) English and Spanish or Text 503-894-9453
24-hr warm-line: Call and leave a message. A trained volunteer with return your call or text to listen, offer support and connect you to local resources.
Chat with an Expert: Free live weekly chats. For more information: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/
Dads' Mental Health | Postpartum Support International (PSI)
For more immediate crisis support:
National Crisis Text Line:
Text “Home” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States. This text-line is for any time & any type of crisis.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline & Website
24/7 Hotline. Call for yourself or someone you care about. Free & Confidential.
Call 1-800-273-8255
www.Suicidepreventionlifeline.Org
References:
Postpartum Support International. (2020). Dad’s Mental Health. Retrieved from https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/resources-for-fathers/dads-mental-health/
Postpartum Support International. (2020). Overview. Retrieved from https://www.postpartum.net/resources/overview/
Postpartum Support International
Call or Text the warm line: Call 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) English and Spanish or Text 503-894-9453
24-hr warm-line: Call and leave a message. A trained volunteer with return your call or text to listen, offer support and connect you to local resources.
Chat with an Expert: Free live weekly chats. For more information: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/chat-with-an-expert/
Dads' Mental Health | Postpartum Support International (PSI)
For more immediate crisis support:
National Crisis Text Line:
Text “Home” to 741741 from anywhere in the United States. This text-line is for any time & any type of crisis.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline & Website
24/7 Hotline. Call for yourself or someone you care about. Free & Confidential.
Call 1-800-273-8255
www.Suicidepreventionlifeline.Org
References:
Postpartum Support International. (2020). Dad’s Mental Health. Retrieved from https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/resources-for-fathers/dads-mental-health/
Postpartum Support International. (2020). Overview. Retrieved from https://www.postpartum.net/resources/overview/
For more information please see Resources.
For more information please see Resources.
*Individuals and organizations listed within this website are provided for informational purposes only. We hope that this website may help to decrease barriers for timely screening, treatment, and recovery. The Perinatal Mental Health Coalition of Santa Cruz County does not endorse or guarantee the quality of services or listed information of these individuals or organizations. Information is subject to change. Please call to confirm details.
In case of an emergency, please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency room. SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)