In 2024, 57,934 babies were born in Alabama. Using the national 1-in-5 estimate, about 11,600 of those mothers may be dealing with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder right now. That’s an estimate, not a diagnosis rate, but it shows how many mothers in Alabama might be feeling exactly what you’re feeling.
This page is a place to start: local organizations, state programs, and national resources, gathered in one spot so you don’t have to hunt for them.
babies were born in Alabama in 2024. About 11,600 of those mothers may be dealing with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder right now.
Local support
Online therapy is available for pregnant and postpartum patients, with weekly or every-other-week sessions focused on emotions, relationships, self-worth, and parenthood. Sessions are billed to insurance. Email rrampe@uabmc.edu to ask about availability.
Visit siteParents anticipating or grieving the loss of a baby or child can receive individual or family counseling at no set fee. Call 205-638-7481 to ask about an intake appointment.
Visit siteIf you’re not sure which kind of support fits, PSI can help you look for options near you. Call or text 1-800-944-4773 and ask for an Alabama connection.
Visit siteEvery part of the journey
Call 211 or enter your location online to find nearby help with food, housing, utilities, transportation, healthcare costs, caregiver needs, and other everyday pressures. Calls are confidential.
RESOLVE offers free peer-led and professionally led support groups for infertility, treatment, donor conception, and family-building decisions. Search the directory for a local or virtual group.
Return to Zero: H.O.P.E. offers virtual support groups for miscarriage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, and pregnancy after loss. Review the current groups and register online.
Hand to Hold offers free virtual groups and one-to-one peer support before, during, and after a NICU stay. Groups include English, Spanish, Black NICU family, high-risk pregnancy, and bereavement options.
Support that stays with you
Need support now?
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7 in English and Spanish.
Call or text 1-800-944-4773 for information, encouragement, and connections to support.
Resource details can change. Confirm current availability directly with each organization. VillageFor doesn’t provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.