Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
(833) 943-5746
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Who We Are
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. The Hotline offers callers:
- Phone or text access to professional counselors;
- Real-time support and information;
- Response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week;
- Resources;
- Referrals to local and telehealth providers and support groups;
- Culturally sensitive support;
- Counselors who speak English and Spanish;
- Interpreter services in 60 languages.
For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page on the website. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline is not a crisis line. For suicidal crisis help, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or after July 16, 2022 by dialing 9-8-8.
Who We Serve
Languages Spoken
English
,
Spanish
,
French
,
Multi-Lingual
,
Call if translation is needed
Service Area(s)
Nationwide
Cost & Payment Methods
Fee Structure
No Fee
Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
Yes
Other Eligibility Criteria
The hotline serves pregnant and new mothers.
Available 24/7
Yes
Intake Process
Call or text the hotline in English or Spanish. Additional language translation is available upon request.
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
(833) 943-5746
Report Problems
Call the Agency