Additional Resources
Postpartum Support International (psi)
An organization aiming to bring awareness to community members and professionals regarding perinatal mental health concerns.
Psi: “Chat with an Expert”
Call in every Wednesday to speak with a licensed mental health professional. Group format.
1-800-944-8766
(Participant Code 73162)
psi Support Groups
This online support group meets every Tuesday at 3:30pm PT. You do not have to show yourself—you may just listen in if you prefer.
Register online at:
www.postpartum.net/psi-online-support-meetings/
Psi Toll-free "Warmline"
Available 24-hours-a-day. You will speak with a scheduler who will put you in contact with an on-call provider. Receive basic information and referrals related to perinatal mental health concerns.
1-800-944-4773
(x1 for Spanish, x2 for English)
Or text 1-503-894-9453
Sonoma County 24-Hour Crisis Stabilization
Provide 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week crisis intervention, assessment, medication, and up to 23 hours of supportive care for individuals in an acute mental health crisis. Services are available for children, youth, adults, and their families.
(707) 576-8181
24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotline
This suicide prevention hotline is available 24-hours-a-day to any Sonoma County resident who needs help. The hotline is a vital resource to any family member, loved one, friend or ally who may be worried about someone who may be suicidal.
1-855-587-6373
suggested reading:
Beyond the Blues: Understanding and Treating Prenatal and Postpartum Depression & Anxiety (Authors: Shoshana Bennett, PhD and Pec Indman, EdD MFT)
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers (Author: Karen Kleiman, MSW)
The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions (Authors: Pamela Weigartz, Ph.D., and Kevin Gyoerkoe, PsyD)
medication resource:
MotherToBaby is dedicated to providing evidence-based information about the use of medications and more during pregnancy and breast-feeding. They offer ways to call/text/live chat/email experts in the field to address your questions.