Depression and anxiety are the most common complications in pregnancy and postpartum.
If you are pregnant or just had your baby, it is normal to feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious or nervous, angry or just not like yourself. These feeling are a very common response to the changes that come with the pregnancy and a new baby.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE...there is help available.
WARMLINES / HOTLINES
For non-urgent issues, leave a message and you will be called back in 24 hours.
Call or text the Maternal Mental Health Warmline:
(831) 783-5933
Postpartum Support International Helpline:
Text or call in English and Spanish:
1-800-944-4773 or text 503-894-9453, www.postpartum.net
Contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-877-663-5433
Resources for Counseling
Monterey County Behavioral Health:
1-888-258-6029
Beacon Health Options (for Medi-Cal Beneficiaries):
1-855-765-9700
Find a Therapist (accepting private and/or public insurance)
Online Support Groups and Classes
The Parenting Connection of Monterey County
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
Mamas and Babies Online Course
Information on Maternal Mental Health
Postpartum Support International
Depression During and After Pregnancy
Maternal Mental Health Fact Sheet
For more information on maternal mental health and other resources, visit the Monterey County Behavioral Health website.