Help that already exists. Curated, not invented.
Every link on this page goes to a real US public-health agency, medical society, or community organization. We do not invent resources, we point to the ones that already work, and we link them in plain language.
If you are in crisis right now
These lines are free, confidential, and staffed 24/7. Spanish-speaking responders available on every line listed.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988. Free, confidential, 24/7. Spanish line: press 2.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the US. AYUDA in Spanish.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Confidential, EN + ES.
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
Call 1-800-944-4773. Press 1 for Spanish. Voicemail returned within hours.
Never Use Alone
Call 1-800-484-3731. For anyone using opioids alone. No judgment.
Mental health and substance support
National lines, peer-led groups, and condition-specific resources. Most are free or sliding-scale.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Treatment referral and information for substance use and mental health. 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Spanish available.
Postpartum Support International
Free online support groups for perinatal mood, dads, loss, NICU, military, more. EN + ES groups.
PSI Pregnancy & Postpartum Mental Health
Provider directory and condition explainers from the leading perinatal mental-health organization.
NAMI HelpLine
Information, referrals, and support for any mental-health concern. 1-800-950-6264. Spanish: 1-888-628-9454 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET).
MotherToBaby
Evidence-based answers about medications, alcohol, drugs, and other exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Free.
Clinical and patient education
Materials from medical societies and the federal government. Plain-language, peer-reviewed.
ACOG Patient Education
Patient education from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Pregnancy, birth, postpartum, contraception.
CDC Pregnancy and Reproductive Health
Maternal mortality data, hear-her warning signs, immunization, breastfeeding guidance.
CDC Hear Her
Urgent maternal warning signs and what to do, in plain language. EN + ES.
AAP HealthyChildren.org
Pediatric guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Birth through adolescence.
MedlinePlus
Plain-language health information from the National Library of Medicine.
Coverage and benefits
Programs that pay for prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care. Most accept patients without documentation in many states.
Medicaid for Pregnant People
Federal overview. Most states cover full prenatal and 12 months postpartum.
WIC
Nutrition, formula, and breastfeeding support for pregnant, postpartum, and young children. Income-based.
AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid)
Arizona Medicaid for low-income pregnant people. Apply online.
Medi-Cal (California)
California Medicaid. Includes Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnancy program.
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance
Pennsylvania Medicaid. 12 months postpartum coverage included.
Texas Medicaid for Pregnant Women
Pregnancy Medicaid in Texas, including for many lawfully residing immigrants.
Doula and community support
Peer-led organizations and doula networks. Many offer sliding-scale or no-cost services.
National Black Doulas Association
Network of Black-led doulas across the US. Some chapters offer fully covered care.
DONA International
Find a certified doula by zip code. Birth, postpartum, and antepartum.
La Leche League
Peer-led breastfeeding support, free, in person and online. Spanish leaders in many states.
Black Mamas Matter Alliance
Black-led research, advocacy, and resource hub for Black maternal health.
Every Mother Counts
Maternal health advocacy and grant-making. US and global focus.
Materna Health Solutions does not replace these. We point to them when they help.
When a screening flags something, when a coordinator hears something, when the voice agent picks up a phrase, the first thing we do is point to the resource that already exists and is already trustworthy.