In Case of Emergency:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for free, confidential support during a mental health crisis.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Call or text 1-833-852-6262 (1-833-TLC-MAMA) for 24/7, confidential support for pregnant and new parents.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line: Call or text (833) 773-2445 for free real-time support and referrals without needing health insurance.
Postpartum Support International (PSI) HelpLine: Call 1-800-944-4773 or text "Help" to the same number (English) or 971-203-7773 (Español).
Massachusetts PSI Warmline: Call (866) 472-1897 for local resources and support; calls are returned by a trained volunteer within 24 hours.
Specialized Massachusetts Networks
MCPAP for Moms: A resource connecting medical and mental health providers with real-time perinatal psychiatric consultations, though individuals can visit the site to understand available regional care coordination.
Postpartum Support International Massachusetts Chapter: Offers direct online support groups, peer mentors, and a directory of local trained perinatal mental health professionals.
Massachusetts Home Visiting Initiative
Provides free home visiting services to eligible families expecting a child or with young children from a family support specialist trained to understand the needs of pregnant and parenting families
Welcome Family
For Families with Newborns in Boston, Fall River, Lowell, Springfield, Holyoke
Free program offered to all families in Boston, Fall River, Lowell, Springfield, and Holyoke that provides a one-time visit from an experienced nurse.
F.O.R. Families
F.O.R Families is a visiting program for families who are transitioning from homelessness to stable housing and are receiving emergency assistance from the Division of Housing Stabilization
FIRST Steps Together
For Parents in Recovery
A home visiting program to support parents navigating their recovery. Each family is matched with a Family Recovery Support Specialist, who is a parent in recovery themselves.
Healthy Families
Free support program for young first-time moms and dads aged 23 and under. Young parents can sign up for this program from pregnancy until their baby turns 1.
information about MA State Resources from MA.gov