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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
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
Sufficient Grace Ministries — Perinatal Hospice and Bereavement Support Services
CAL Foundation — Financial support for medical bills after stillborn birth
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).
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.
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
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
Call or Text 988
Find more local resources with:
First Year Cleveland’s resource app
Designed to connect families to resources in Cuyahoga County from pregnancy through baby’s 1st birthday.