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U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau . n.d. National Maternal Mental Health Hotline . Rockville, MD: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau,

Annotation: This website describes the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA), a free, confidential resource available 24/7 to pregnant women and new parents, as well as their partners and family. The Hotline, accessible by text or call, provides support for individuals feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhibiting common signs of postpartum depression, such as feeling sad, having trouble focusing, or changes in eating/sleeping. Trained professional counselors (who may be licensed health care professionals, certified educators, or specialists) listen to what users are going through, connect them with local support groups and organizations, and refer them to other health care professionals if more care is needed. While the service is available in English and Spanish, interpreters can also support over 60 additional languages, including Arabic, Creole, French, German, Italian, Hebrew, Hmong, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

Contact: U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, Secondary Telephone: (833)852-6262 Web Site: https://mchb.hrsa.gov

Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Hotlines, Maternal health, Mental health, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Prental care, Telehealth

Texas Health and Human Services Commission . 2025. Maternal behavioral health. Austin, TX: Texas Family Resources ,

Annotation: This resource page from the Texas state government focuses on maternal behavioral health for pregnant and postpartum mothers, addressing the fact that mental health conditions (including depressive disorder and substance use disorder (SUD)) were the leading cause of pregnancy-related death in the state. The site provides resources for maternal depression, listing available services and urgent maternal warning signs that require immediate medical attention, such as thoughts about hurting oneself or the baby. Furthermore, the page details multiple state programs designed to support pregnant and parenting Texas residents with SUD, including the Pregnant and Parenting Intervention programs (which offer case management and evidence-based education), the Maternal Opioid Misuse Model (a comprehensive care model available in the Houston area), and the Comprehensive Continuum of Care for Women, which provides support like transportation and financial assistance to reduce treatment barriers

Contact: Texas Department of State Health Services , Family Resources , Austin, Tx E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.familyresources.texas.gov/

Keywords: Behavioral medicine, Depression, Mental health, Postpartum care, Postpartum depression, Prental care, State programs, Substance use disorder, Texas
   

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