In 2024, 402,075 babies were born in California. Using the national 1-in-5 estimate, about 80,400 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 California 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 California in 2024. About 80,400 of those mothers may be dealing with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder right now.
Local support
The MOMS Clinic provides reproductive psychiatry assessments and care during pregnancy and through the first postpartum year. Scheduling requires a referral, so ask your UCLA obstetric provider about the clinic.
Visit siteSan Diego County families can ask for help finding pregnancy and postpartum mental health support. The organization speaks English and Spanish. Call 619-254-0023 or use the online contact form.
Visit siteNAMI California’s local affiliates offer free education, peer programs, and family support for a range of mental health needs. Search by county, then contact the local affiliate for its current schedule.
Visit siteThis consultation program helps Los Angeles County clinicians support pregnant and postpartum patients. Ask your OB, midwife, primary-care clinician, or therapist to contact PROMISE at 833-374-4664.
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.