Perinatal Mental Health Crisis Support

If you are concerned that you are developing a mental health problem, you should seek the advice and support of your GP as a matter of priority. If you are thinking about ending your life, please call 999 (UK) or go to A&E and ask for the contact information of the nearest crisis resolution team. These teams consist of mental health care professionals who specialise in assisting individuals experiencing severe distress.

Perinatal Mental Health Crisis Contacts

Mental Health Foundation

The Mental Health Foundation is a leading charity promoting good mental health for all. While not exclusively focused on perinatal mental health, they provide resources and support that can be valuable for individuals facing perinatal mental health challenges.

-Telephone: 020 7803 1100

- Email: mhf@mhf.org.uk

- Website: Mental Health Foundation | Good mental health for all

Action on Postpartum Psychosis (APP)

: APP is a national charity that provides information and support for women and families affected by postpartum psychosis. They offer a network of peer support and expert resources to help individuals living with or recovering from postpartum psychosis.

- Email: app@app-network.org

- Website: Action on Postpartum Psychosis | The national charity for mums and families affected by postpartum psychosis (app-network.org)

Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA):

The MMHA is a coalition of over 100 organisations that works to improve the mental health and well-being of women and their children during the perinatal period. They offer resources, research, and advocacy to address perinatal mental health challenges.

- Website: Maternal Mental Health Alliance

Email: info@maternalmentalhealthalliance.org

PANDAS Foundation

The PANDAS Foundation offers support for individuals and their families who are dealing with perinatal mental health issues, including antenatal depression, postnatal depression, and postnatal anxiety. They provide a helpline, online community support, and valuable resources to help individuals access the support they need.

PANDAS Foundation

- Helpline: 0808 1961 776

- Email Support: info@pandasfoundation.org.uk

- Website: Home – PANDAS Foundation UK

Perinatal Mental Health Crisis Contacts

Tommy's:

Tommy's is a charity that funds research into miscarriage, premature birth, and stillbirth and provides pregnancy health information to parents. They offer support for individuals facing the emotional and mental health challenges associated with pregnancy and early parenthood.

- Tommy's Midwife Helpline: 0800 0147 800

- Email: mailbox@tommys.org

- Website: Saving babies' lives - Charity for Babies | Tommy's (tommys.org)

The Samaritans

The Samaritans is a well-known charity that provides confidential emotional support to individuals who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair, or suicidal thoughts. They offer a 24-hour helpline that is available for anyone who needs to talk in confidence about what they're going through.

- Phone: 116 123 (free to call)

- Email: jo@samaritans.org

- Website: Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen

Sands

Sands is a UK charity that provides support for anyone affected by the death of a baby, working to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that those affected receive the best possible care for as long as they need it.

- Phone: 0808 164 3332 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, plus Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 9:30 pm)

- Email: helpline@sands.org.uk

- Website: Sands | Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.