Available Services for Postpartum depression

Timely access to mental health resources is vital for parents and providers. Maternal mental health resources, including counselors/therapists, support groups, and other types of providers trained in maternal mental health can be found on the statewide referral network: [https://maternalmentalhealth.utah.gov]. At this site, providers can be found based on location, provider type, and insurance type. Listed providers work with people who have complications during pregnancy and postpartum, infertility, miscarriages, losses, and issues with partner support among other services. The UWNQC published the Maternal Mental Health Provider toolkit in Fall 2022 to provide screening, treatment, and referral recommendations to providers in Utah. The resource can be found at: [https://mihp.utah.gov/mmhtoolkit]. 24/7, Free, Confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms in English and Spanish[[br]] The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline can help. Call or text 1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS). Information and materials about maternal mental health and prevention resources can be found on the Maternal and Infant Health website: [https://mihp.utah.gov/maternal-mental-health] To speak with someone who will administer a mental health screening in Spanish or English, in addition to providing resources for support, please contact Help Me Grow Utah at 801-691-5322. Education and resources are regularly shared on the Utah Maternal Mental Health Program's Instagram page [https://www.instagram.com/maternalmentalhealthutah] and Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/MaternalMentalHealthUtah]. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services Maternal and Infant Health Program maintains a Community Resources Guide with contact information for several mental health agencies. The Community Resources Guide can be found at [https://mihp.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/MIHP_English_Community_Resources.pdf].