Ohio

Ohio offers a wide range of mental health services and community programs to support emotional well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period. These resources help address conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, stress, and other perinatal mood disorders, ensuring a healthier transition to parenthood.

Crisis Support
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
A 24/7, free, and confidential support line for pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing emotional distress. Call/Text: 1-833-943-5746 or Visit the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.

Ohio Mental Health Crisis Text Line

Text “4HOPE” to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (National/Ohio)

Dial 988 for immediate support for any mental health crisis.

Postpartum Support and Counseling
Postpartum Support International (PSI) – Ohio Chapter: Connects Ohio families to local providers, peer support groups, and therapists specializing in perinatal mental health. Helpline: 1-800-944-4773.

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS): Offers statewide behavioral health support and connects women with local mental health providers.

NAMI Ohio (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Provides education, support groups, and resources for families navigating mental health challenges.

Therapy and Counseling Services
Many healthcare providers and OB-GYNs across Ohio screen for perinatal mood disorders. Licensed therapists specializing in perinatal mental health can be found through Psychology Today – Ohio Perinatal Mental Health Therapists, and community mental health centers in each county.

Public Health and Community-Based Programs
Help Me Grow – Ohio: A free home visiting program offering developmental support, parenting guidance, and mental health screening for pregnant women and families with young children.

Nurse-Family Partnership – Ohio: First-time mothers are paired with a registered nurse for prenatal support, mental health check-ins, and parenting advice.

Support Groups and Peer Support

Local WIC Clinics: Offer peer counseling, breastfeeding support, and connections to mental health services.

La Leche League of Ohio: Offers emotional support and community for breastfeeding mothers.

Mother-to-Mother Support Groups: Available through hospitals, community centers, and public health departments. Contact your county health department for details.

Wellness and Self-Care Opportunities

Prenatal Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness Classes: Offered through local community centers, YMCAs, and doulas across Ohio. These programs promote stress relief and emotional wellness.

Ohio 2-1-1: Dial 2-1-1 or visit Ohio 211 to get connected to local mental health services, peer support groups, child care assistance, and wellness programs based on your ZIP code.