Table 2 Electronic and phone mental health resources for NICU parents.
Electronic & phone resources for NICU parents | ||
|---|---|---|
Organization | Website/Phone Number | Description |
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline | Phone: 988 | The “911” for mental health emergencies |
Hand to Hold | Support groups, peer support and 1:1 counseling | |
Mammha | Offers digital screening and emergency referrals | |
March of Dimes | Peer community support, parent & provider resources | |
Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Women’s Mental Health | Outpatient & inpatient treatment by state, parent & provider resources | |
Mobile apps | Betterhelp: www.betterhelp.com Moodfit: www.getmoodfit.com Sanvello: www.sanvello.com Talkspace: try.talkspace.com UCLA Mindful: https://www.uclahealth.org/marc/ucla-mindful-app | Telehealth therapy Customizable tools to improve mood Peer support, coaching, telehealth therapy Telehealth therapy Guided meditations |
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline | 833-9-HELP4MOMS (43-5746) | Free counselors via phone or text (English & Spanish with access to interpreters for 60 languages) |
National Perinatal Association | “Mental health plan” materials, hotline numbers | |
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-TALK (8255) | Free crisis support |
Postpartum Progress | Peer community support | |
Postpartum Support International | Phone: 800-944-4773 Text: 503-894-9453 | Toll-free helpline, online support groups (English & Spanish), parent & provider resources |
