Crisis Resources

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Crisis Resources

Crisis Help

If you are concerned about your safety or having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or seek immediate medical care by calling 911.

The postpartum period can bring unexpected emotional and mental health challenges alongside the transition to caring for a new baby. You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or not like yourself. These experiences are more common than many people realize, and they deserve attention and care.

This page offers trusted postpartum crisis resources to help you access support when you need it, whether you’re in immediate distress or simply need someone to talk to. Reaching out is an important step, and support is available without judgment.

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - The first national crisis line dedicated to providing mental health support to individuals experiencing a perinatal mental health crisis. Call or text 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746).  Services are available 24/7 nationally.
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Call or text 988. also 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Minnesota Mental Health Crisis Line - Free help for those who are having a mental health crisis or are contemplating suicide. Call  **CRISIS (**274747)  or text “MN” to 741741 from a cell phone to talk to a team of professionals who can help you. Services are available 24/7 across Minnesota.
  • Minnesota Warmline -   A safe, anonymous, confidential, and free hotline open 12pm-10pm Monday-Saturday. Call toll Free 855-WARMLINE or text “Support” to 85511.
  • Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery - Offers free, voluntary services for parents including a crisis line, crisis counseling, overnight residential care for children, education and connection to community resources.
  • SAMHSA's National Helpline - A confidential, free, 24 hour/36 days information service, (English and Spanish) for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

 

Change in mood is common. You are not alone.

  • Do you feel more irritable or angry with those around you?
  • Are you having difficulty bonding with your baby?
  • Do you feel anxious or panicky?
  • Are you having problems with eating or sleeping?
  • Are you having upsetting thoughts that you can’t get out of your mind?
  • Do you feel as if you are “out of control” or “going crazy”?
  • Do you feel like you never should have become a parent?
  • Are you worried that you might hurt your baby or yourself?