Whether you're facing a crisis, navigating a difficult season, or simply looking for additional support, these trusted resources can help connect you with care, guidance, and practical assistance.

Before You Begin

We've gathered these resources in hopes that they make it easier to find support when you need it. Mamahood does not provide crisis intervention, medical care, mental health treatment, legal advice, or emergency services. While we've done our best to compile trusted organizations and services, Mamahood is not able to assess individual situations, or guarantee that a particular resource will be the right fit for your needs.

If you're facing an emergency or immediate safety concern, please contact 911, 988, or another emergency service directly.

Immediate Crisis & Safety

National

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 for immediate mental health support and suicide prevention.
988 Lifeline Chat – Chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat (anonymous text-based support).
Crisis Text Line – Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 support.

Cleveland

FrontLine Service – Local mental health/crisis support and referrals (helps connect to 988 & county resources).
Sobering Safe Spaces / Crisis Stabilization (via county resources list).

Domestic Violence & Relationship Safety

National

National Domestic Violence Hotline – 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or online chat.
Loveisrespect – Support specifically for young people (through NDVH).

Cleveland

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center – Support for sexual violence & related trauma.
Cleveland Rape Crisis Center Human Trafficking Drop‑In Center – Specialized drop-in support.
Journey Center for Safety and Healing (local domestic violence shelter and support services).
Laura's Home Women's Crisis Center– Emergency shelter and family crisis support.
Providence House— Emergency shelter, direct care services for children under 12, and family preservation and trauma support.
WomenSafe — Emergency shelter and domestic violence support services.

Sexual Assault & Abuse

(Often overlaps with domestic violence resources)

National

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) – National hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), online chat at RAINN.org.
SafeHelpline (DoD) – For military survivors (877-995-5247 or online).

Cleveland

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center and its additional locations.
Local hospital emergency advocacy programs (e.g., Cleveland Clinic Sexual Assault Response Team).

Pregnancy, Birth & Medical Trauma

National

Postpartum Support International – Referrals for birth trauma and NICU parent support.
BabyLoss and Perinatal Support Groups – Various national grief/support coalitions.
March of Dimes Support Services – Pregnancy health and support resources.

Cleveland

Cleveland Clinic NICU family resources

Loss, Grief & Reproductive Trauma

National

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) – Support for grief after loss of a loved one.
Compassionate Friends – Peer-led support after child or infant loss.
Postpartum Support International – Group/peer support for miscarriage/stillbirth grief.

Cleveland

Mamahood Loss Support Meetups
Local bereavement support groups through hospitals and hospice programs.

Substance Use & Addiction

National

SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for treatment referrals.
Al-Anon / AA / SMART Recovery – Family support groups and recovery meetings.

Cleveland

ADAMHS Board provider network for treatment and recovery support.

Parenting in Crisis / Caregiver Burnout

National

Parent Helpline – Check local/state listings via SAMHSA/Childhelp for parenting support lines.
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline – 1-800-4A-CHILD (422-4453) for parenting stress and child safety.

Cleveland

United Way 2-1-1 HelpLink for parenting support and referrals.

Basic Needs & Financial Stability

National

211 Information & Referral – Free help locating food banks, housing supports.
Benefits.gov – Federal assistance programs.
SNAP/Utility/Child Care Assistance Hotlines (state listings).

Cleveland

United Way 211 (local phone and chat).
Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Legal Help & Advocacy

(Information and referrals — not casework)

National

Legal Services Corporation (LSC) – Free civil legal aid referrals.
ACLU Know Your Rights – Guides on family law, domestic violence and workplace rights.

Cleveland

Karen J Cameratta, Attorney at Law, Stafford Cruz Law and other local family law attorneys that handle domestic violence, custody, etc.
Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Relationship, Separation & Family Transitions

National

NMHC (National Marriage & Family Counseling) referrals.
Psychology Today Therapist Finder – Search by specialty and insurance.

Cleveland

Local counseling centers and private therapists specializing in family transitions.

Identity-Affirming & Culturally Specific Support

National

Trans Lifeline – Peer support for trans people in crisis.
Black Women’s Blueprint / National BIPOC maternal health networks (locators).
National Latina Network domestic violence support directories.

Cleveland

County/community groups offering culturally specific support (including via United Way 211).

Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health

When Might It Be Time to Ask for Help?

Many emotional changes are normal during pregnancy and postpartum, but professional support may be helpful if symptoms are persistent, worsening, or interfering with daily life.

Common signs include:

• Feeling sad, tearful, hopeless, or disconnected
• Excessive worry, anxiety, or panic
• Intrusive or scary thoughts
• Difficulty sleeping when given the opportunity
• Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope
• Irritability, anger, or rage
• Difficulty bonding with your baby
• Loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed

Learn more about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs): https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/

National Perinatal Mental Health Resources

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

The leading international organization for perinatal mental health support, education, and professional training.

PSI offers:
• Free peer-led support groups
• Specialized support for pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, loss, NICU families, dads, and more
• Provider directory
• Educational resources

Help line: 1-800-944-4773

Resource Hub: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/specialized-support-resources/

Provider Directory: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/provider-directory/

Online Support Groups: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/

Ohio Resources

POEM (Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Ohio)

A statewide organization dedicated to supporting Ohio families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

POEM offers:
• Peer support
• Education
• Resource referrals
• Support groups
• Community connections

Northeast Ohio Resources

Cleveland Clinic Women's Behavioral Health Services

Mental health care designed specifically for women's life transitions, including pregnancy and postpartum concerns.

University Hospitals Perinatal Behavioral Health Program

Specialized mental health care for pregnancy and postpartum concerns.

The Village Midwifery

Pregnancy and postpartum support groups, community resources, and parenting support.

FrontLine Service (24/7 Crisis Support)

Mental health crisis intervention and support services.

Crisis Hotline: 216-623-6888

Cleveland Rape Crisis Center

Support, counseling, advocacy, and healing services for survivors of sexual violence and birth-related trauma.

24-Hour Hotline: 216-619-6192

Immediate Support

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Call or Text: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)

• Free
• Confidential
• Available 24/7
• English and Spanish

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text 988

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Resources & Support

Immediate Crisis & Safety

Domestic Violence & Relationship Safety

Sexual Assault & Abuse

Pregnancy, Birth & Medical Trauma

Loss, Grief & Reproductive Trauma

Substance Use & Addiction

Parenting in Crisis / Caregiver Burnout

Basic Needs & Financial Stability

Legal Help & Advocacy

Relationship, Separation & Family Transitions

Identity-Affirming & Culturally Specific Support

Perinatal & Postpartum Mental Health

National Perinatal Mental Health Resources

Ohio Resources

Northeast Ohio Resources

Immediate Support

We offer mom-focused gatherings designed to help you
meet & connect with fellow new mamas.