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Crisis Resource List
Emergency Contacts & Support Resources for Maternal Mental Health
💡 Tip: Print this page and fold it to wallet/pocket size. Keep it with you or post it where you can see it easily (bathroom mirror, bedside table, diaper changing area).
National Crisis Hotlines (Available 24/7)
☎️ 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text: 988 Available 24/7 nationwideEn Español: Press 2 for Spanish
What they offer: Free, confidential support for people in distress, crisis counseling, and suicide prevention. Trained counselors understand postpartum mental health challenges.
💜 National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) Available 24/7 in English & SpanishEn Español: Text 971-203-7773
What they offer: Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Counselors connect you to resources and provide emotional support specific to maternal mental health.
🌸 Postpartum Support International (PSI) Warmline
1-800-944-4773 (#1 Español, #2 English) Available 24/7Text Support: Text "HELP" to 800-944-4773 (English) or 971-203-7773 (Spanish)
What they offer: Non-emergency support and information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Can connect you to local providers and support groups.
💬 Crisis Text Line
Text "HOME" to 741741 Available 24/7 nationwideEn Español: Text "HOLA" to 741741
What they offer: Free crisis support via text message. Trained crisis counselors available when you can't talk on the phone (baby sleeping, not private, prefer texting).
🆘 SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) Available 24/7, 365 days a yearEn Español: 1-800-487-4889
What they offer: Treatment referral and information service for mental health and substance use disorders. Free, confidential, in English and Spanish.
When to Call for Help
🚨 Call 911 or go to the Emergency Room immediately if you:
- Have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
- Have a plan to hurt yourself or your baby
- Are hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there
- Feel disconnected from reality
- Cannot care for yourself or your baby
- Are experiencing a mental health emergency
📞 Call a crisis hotline (988, 1-833-TLC-MAMA, PSI) if you:
- Feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or unable to cope
- Are having scary or intrusive thoughts (even if you wouldn't act on them)
- Feel extreme anxiety, panic, or constant worry
- Think you might have postpartum depression or anxiety
- Need someone to talk to who understands
- Want resources for finding local support or treatment
Houston-Specific Mental Health Resources
🏥 Harris Center for Mental Health & IDD Crisis Line
832-668-1100 Available 24/7What they offer: Mobile crisis teams, crisis stabilization, psychiatric emergency services. Sliding scale fees based on income. Serve Harris County residents.
Address: Multiple locations throughout Harris County
💚 Mental Health America of Greater Houston
713-523-8963 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMWebsite: mhahouston.org
What they offer: Free mental health screenings, support groups, educational programs, resource navigation. Can help connect you to affordable therapy options.
🤱 Motherhood Center of Houston
713-526-5566 Call for appointment availabilityWebsite: motherhoodcenter.com
Address: 4500 Bissonnet St, Suite 340, Bellaire, TX 77401
What they offer: Specialized treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Therapy, support groups, psychiatric services. Accept most major insurance plans.
🌟 Postpartum Support International - Houston Chapter
Contact via PSI national: 1-800-944-4773Website: postpartum.net (find local coordinators)
What they offer: Free support groups for moms with postpartum depression and anxiety (in-person and virtual). Peer support from moms who've been there.
❤️ Wings of Care
346-242-3200Email: services@eagleximpact.tech
Website: exifcare.org
What they offer: Free postpartum mental health support, in-home care assistance, cleaning services, emotional support. Financial assistance available for therapy. Serving Houston area.
Medical Emergency Resources
| Resource | Phone Number | When to Call |
|---|---|---|
| 911 | 911 | Immediate danger to you or baby, thoughts of self-harm, unable to care for baby, severe bleeding |
| Poison Control | 1-800-222-1222 | Accidental medication overdose, baby ingested something dangerous |
| Your OB/GYN | _________________ | Physical recovery concerns, medication questions, postpartum complications |
| Your Pediatrician | _________________ | Baby health concerns, feeding issues, urgent baby questions |
Hospital Emergency Rooms with Psychiatric Services (Houston)
Ben Taub Hospital - Harris Health System
713-873-2000Address: 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030
Psychiatric Emergency Center: 24/7 walk-in services
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
713-704-4000Address: 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Emergency Department: 24/7, including behavioral health emergencies
Houston Methodist Hospital
713-790-3311Address: 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Emergency Department: 24/7 emergency psychiatric services
Finding Affordable Therapy
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Online: openpathcollective.orgWhat they offer: Therapy sessions $30-$80 per session. One-time $65 membership fee. Search for therapists specializing in postpartum mental health.
University Counseling Centers (Houston)
University of Houston Graduate Counseling Clinic: 713-743-8600
Rice University Counseling Center: 713-348-3311
What they offer: Low-cost therapy provided by supervised graduate students. Sliding scale fees typically $10-$50 per session.
Harris Health System - Behavioral Health Services
713-566-6509What they offer: Mental health services for uninsured/underinsured Harris County residents. Sliding scale based on income. Locations throughout Houston area.
Therapy for Black Girls / Latinx Therapy
Website: therapyforblackgirls.com / latinxtherapy.com
What they offer: Directory of therapists serving Black and Latinx communities. Filter by specialty including perinatal mental health. Many offer sliding scale.
Additional Support Resources
| Resource | Contact | What They Offer |
|---|---|---|
| 2-1-1 Texas | Dial 211 or text ZIP to 898211 | Connects to local health and human services. Available 24/7 in 150+ languages. |
| WIC (Women, Infants & Children) | 1-800-942-3678 | Nutrition assistance, breastfeeding support, health screenings, referrals |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 | 24/7 support for intimate partner violence. Can help with safety planning. |
| Postpartum Support International Website | postpartum.net | Find local support groups, coordinators, and providers specializing in perinatal mental health |
Important: What to Expect When You Call
When you call a crisis hotline, they will:
- ✅ Listen without judgment
- ✅ Ask questions to understand your situation
- ✅ Help you create a safety plan if needed
- ✅ Provide resources and referrals
- ✅ Stay on the line as long as you need
- ✅ Keep your conversation confidential (unless you're in immediate danger)
They will NOT:
- ❌ Judge you or make you feel worse
- ❌ Take your baby away (unless you're in immediate danger)
- ❌ Tell you to "just get over it"
- ❌ Rush you off the phone
Remember
- 🌟 Asking for help is brave, not weak. It takes courage to reach out.
- 🌟 You're not alone. 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression.
- 🌟 This is temporary. With support and treatment, you will feel better.
- 🌟 You deserve support. Your mental health matters.
- 🌟 It's not your fault. Perinatal mood disorders are medical conditions, not personal failures.
- 🌟 Your baby needs you healthy. Taking care of yourself helps your baby.