In 2024, 34,599 babies were born in Connecticut. Using the national 1-in-5 estimate, about 6,900 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut in 2024. About 6,900 of those mothers may be dealing with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder right now.
Local support
This specialized program supports pregnant and postpartum patients who need more care than weekly outpatient visits. Patients, family members, and clinicians can request an appointment through the program’s referral page.
Visit siteFind Connecticut support and education for pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, pregnancy loss, and reproductive mental health. Use the page to review current patient resources and next steps.
Visit sitePSI can help identify Connecticut maternal mental health resources and support options. Call or text 1-800-944-4773 and ask for a local connection.
Visit siteThis free Connecticut program helps OBs, midwives, primary-care clinicians, and therapists with perinatal mental health and substance-use questions. Ask your provider to call 833-978-MOMS (6667), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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.