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Postpartum / Maternal Depression

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Provides 24/7 free, confidential support to anyone in crisis or emotional distress. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the lifeline for help. A skilled, trained crisis worker will answer. This person will listen to you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful. Services are available in English and Spanish. Deaf/Hard of Hearing/ASL users can access the video lifeline by visiting the website.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Main Website: 988lifeline.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: sprc.org

Columbus Public Health (CPH) Resource Lists

These neighborhood resource lists are extremely helpful in finding resources near you. They provide detailed listings of free and low cost health care, vision care, dental care, prescription help, food pantries, transportation, job help, pregnancy resources and much more. They are updated annually and reviewed by the Columbus Public Health social work team. Please note that CPH does not provide direct monetary assistance, but these lists are helpful in finding community agencies that do provide this assistance. All lists updated 2025.
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – French
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Haitian Creole
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Somali
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens – Spanish

Health Care (Free Clinics, Dental, Vision & Women’s Health)
Emergency Resources (Housing, Food, Utilities, Safety & Clothing)
Agencies Serving Immigrants & Refugees
Job Help (Unemployment, Looking for a Job, Online Searches)
Pregnancy Resources (WIC, Healthcare, Utilities, Baby Supplies, Diaper Banks, Housing, & Parenting Classes)
Prescription Help (Reduced Cost Prescriptions, Discount Programs & Medicaid Info)
Programs & Resources for Seniors
Mental Health & Substance Use Resources (Crisis Lines, Healthcare, Support Groups, Disposal Box Locations)

240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 645-6807
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Find-Health-Care-Resources/Health-Resources-List

Columbus Womens Wellness

Specializes in women’s care but serves individuals of any gender 12+
Mental health services provider specializing in teens and women. They offer perinatal counseling for women during pregnancy and the first year postpartum, focusing on emotional wellness and adjusting to motherhood. They also offer trainings and internships for professionals.
Program: Individual and couples counseling, group support and therapy, telehealth services, consultation
Eligibility: ages 12 and older (any gender but specializing in women’s services)
Cost: Accepts some Private insurance plans. Does not accept Medicaid.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician or organization
Gahanna: 4625 Morse Road, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Powell: 1460 Manning Parkway, Powell, Ohio 43065
Upper Arlington: 2929 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221
(614) 383-8381
columbuswomenswellness.com

Credible Mind Franklin County Mental Health Resources

Provides a free library of scientifically backed mental health and self-care resources. Topics include mental health conditions, young adult mental health, wellbeing at work, boundaries, talking about race, parenting, and much more. Use the Wellbeing assessments to reflect on your personality, lifestyle habits, and mental health. The Learning Lab has free modules to guide you through breathwork, somatic techniques, meditation, goal setting, and more. Create a free account to save your assessment results, get personalized content, and save resources to your profile. The website also has community resources to help you find mental health programs in Franklin County.
franklincountyohio.crediblemind.com

Erikson Institute Fussy Baby Network

Helps families struggling with their infants’ crying, sleeping or feeding. Call their Warmline for free consultation services from an infant specialist. Services are available in English and Spanish. Visit the website for contact hours.
Erikson Institute: 451 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654
Warmline: (888) 431-2229
erikson.edu/services/fussy-baby-network/

Inspiring Purpose Counseling Group (ICPG)

Program: Provides inclusive mental health counseling and medication management services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Service areas include maternal health and coordination with doula services, early childhood, adoption mental health, domestic violence, stress, ADHD, addiction, life transitions, and more. They offer EMDR and brainspotting for trauma. Programs include in-person or online/telehealth outpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), and intensive outpatient (IOP). They are dedicated to making services accessible for communities of color and minority communities.
Eligibility: Children, adolescents, and adults.
Cost: Accepts some commercial/private insurance plans, Medicaid, and self-pay.
Referral: Call or visit the website to request an appointment.
665 East Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 396-7056
inspiringpurposecounselinggroup.com

Mount Carmel Welcome Home Program for New Babies

Offers a free in-home wellness visit by Mount Carmel Registered Nurses for moms and new babies living in Franklin County and the adjoining counties, who deliver at Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel West, or Mount Carmel St. Ann’s. The nurse checks baby’s weight, umbilical cord, sleeping and eating habits. The nurse will also answer any questions or concerns about breastfeeding, safe sleep, baby’s growth and development, community resources; and administers postpartum blood pressure and depression screenings.
(614) 234-4712
mountcarmelhealth.com/welcome-home

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Resources on Maternal & New Parent Mental Health

Offers free, online resources to support parents’ mental health before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and as new parents. Find information on navigating fertility or breastfeeding challenges, accessing mental health treatment, teen parents, health equity, and more.
Maternal Mental Health Hotline: (833) 852-6262
Postpartum International Support: Call or Text (800) 944-4773
NAMI Helpline: (800) 950-6264 or Text ‘Helpline’ to 62640
nami.org/your-journey/maternal-new-parent-mental-health

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Free, confidential hotline for new moms struggling with emotional changes, and those supporting them. Professional counselors are available 24-hours a day and can provide referrals to local health providers and support groups. They offer services in English and Spanish, and interpreting services for over 60 other languages.
Call or Text: (833) 852-6262
mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

NIH Perinatal/Postpartum Depression Information in Multiple Languages

Find trusted information on perinatal depression from the National Institute of Health.  The website has valuable information on signs of postpartum depression, treatment, and finding help. The website also has articles and multilingual handouts for care providers.
nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/perinatal-depression
Provider handout: medlineplus.gov/languages/postpartumdepression.html

Ohio Guidestone

Serves: Single Adults & Families, Youth & Teens
Provides a variety of behavioral health services for adults and families throughout Northern and Central Ohio. Services vary by location and include psychiatry, respite care, job training, care coordination, foster parent training and support, substance abuse and addiction recovery, and more. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial/private insurance.
Franklin County Location: 515 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(888) 522-9174
Services: ohioguidestone.org/services
All Locations: ohioguidestone.org/locations

POEM (Perinatal Outreach & Encouragement for Moms)

Offers peer support, resources, referrals, and advocacy for moms and birthing persons in Ohio. They offer support groups with certified peer staff virtually, or in-person in Columbus and Dayton. The POEM Rise program provides services exclusively by and for Black mothers. POEM staff can provide referrals to mental health providers and community resources. The website has information on pregnancy, postpartum depression (PPD), and Perinatal Mental Health Complications (PMHC).
(614) 315-8989
mhafc.org/get-help/maternal-mental-health

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

Supports parents experiencing postpartum depression, loss of a child, or other perinatal mood challenges. They offer free, virtual parent support groups for moms, dads, family members, queer and trans parents, military parents, adoptive and birth mothers, postpartum psychosis, and those experiencing lost pregnancy of death of a child. Call the PSI Helpline for information, support, and resources. They do not offer crisis services, medical advice, or treatment. Visit the website for information on perinatal mental health and warning signs of postpartum depression.
PSI Helpline: Call or Text (800) 944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
postpartum.net

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