Finding postpartum support can involve several separate needs: someone to talk to, clinical care, feeding or physical recovery support, and practical help at home. Start with the need that feels most pressing and make one contact. You do not need to have a diagnosis or a complete plan before asking for help.

The resources below serve as starting points for Pennsylvania families, including those in the Philadelphia area, Chester County, and communities elsewhere in the state. They are independent of Postpartum+. A listing here does not confirm an opening, insurance coverage, or a particular service near your address.

If you need someone to talk to now

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential support 24/7 at 1-833-852-6262. Pregnant and postpartum people, dads and partners, and family members can call or text. Counselors can listen and help connect you with additional resources.

For a mental health crisis, call or text 988. For immediate danger or a medical emergency, call 911. A resource directory or online community cannot provide an emergency response.

Use Pennsylvania's public resource pages

The Pennsylvania Department of Health's perinatal mood and anxiety disorders page brings together information and support resources. It also points families toward PA Navigate, a way to look for free or reduced-cost services such as food assistance and medical care.

For help finding community services, PA 211 offers a free, confidential resource service. Dial 211, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or use its website. Tell the resource specialist your location and the practical need you are trying to solve, such as food, transportation, or help accessing care.

Ask your care team for a specific referral

Contact your OB, midwife, primary care clinician, or another member of your care team. Explain what is happening and how it affects daily life. Ask what the next step should be, how quickly you should be seen, and whom to contact if symptoms worsen while you wait.

If you are looking for therapy, ask about experience with pregnancy and postpartum concerns. For feeding, pelvic health, or other recovery needs, ask which type of professional fits your situation. Postpartum+ Find Care can help you explore categories and public directories.

• Find perinatal therapists
• Explore treatment programs
• Browse all care categories

Before booking, ask these questions

• Are you accepting new patients, and what is the earliest appointment? Is there a cancellation list?
• Do you work with postpartum concerns like mine? Who will provide the service?
• Do you offer in-person care near my ZIP code or telehealth for people located in Pennsylvania?
• Are you in network for my exact insurance plan? Can you provide the billing details I should confirm with my insurer?
• What might I pay, and are referrals or prior authorization required?
• If this is a program, what is the schedule, can my baby attend, and what childcare or transportation would I need?

If the first option is unavailable

Ask for another referral and what support is appropriate while waiting. Confirm coverage with both the provider and your insurer, since a directory entry alone does not settle it. If travel is the barrier, ask about telehealth eligibility. If cost or practical needs are the barrier, tell the care team and contact PA 211 about local resources.

Keep a small call log: service, date contacted, person spoken to, next step, and follow-up date. With your permission, a partner or friend can help with the calls and appointment logistics. You can use the Family Support Plan to decide who will handle transport, meals, or childcare.

• Make a Family Support Plan
• Understand levels of care
• Use Navigator for a next step