PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
As a professional counselor who serves parents during pregnancy, postpartum and many other parenthood transitions, it is important to me to offer additional supplemental services that can assist in a healthier lifestyle. Holistic approaches are supportive of emotional, physical and mental wellness throughout parenthood.
If you are a wellness provider that serves expecting and postpartum parents and want to connect with me, click "Share Here" to submit your information.
PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM HELPLINE
Call or Text Postpartum Support Helpline
Call 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)
English and Spanish/Espanol
Text a Message: 503-894-9453 (English) or 971-420-0294 (Spanish/Espanol)
Available 24 hours a day, you will be asked to leave a confidential message and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text. They will listen, answer questions, offer encouragement and connect you with local resources as needed.
Postpartum Support International is not a crisis hotline and does not handle emergencies. People in crisis should call their physicians, their local emergency number or one of the National Emergency Hotlines listed below.
IN AN EMERGENCY
National Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741(from anywhere in the USA, anytime, any type of crisis)
National Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website (Call for yourself or someone you care about; free and confidential)
1-800-273-8255
SUPPORT GROUPS
Local San Antonio, TX Support Groups
Resolve San Antonio Fertility Support Group Meeting
Register by email: resolvesanantonio@gmail.com
Beyond Baby Blues Postpartum Depression Support Group
Register at link above, Free
Online Facebook Support Group
Nationwide Support Groups (Online)
Postpartum Support International offers weekly support groups for pregnancy, postpartum, NICU parents, military moms, pregnancy and infant loss.
Grupos de Apoyo en Linea (Miércoles 1:30pm Central)
Llame al 844-875-7777 (Codigo de acceso: 361324) Presiona #38 para indicaciones en español
Free virtual support groups for NICU parents at any stage of their journey.
Visit their website for all times and days available
RESOURCES FOR DADS
Dads experience many transitions during parenthood as well. Wether you are trying to support a loved one through their experience or you are experiencing changes in mood, anxiety--there's support for you too.
1 in 10 dads experience postpartum depression and up to 18% develop clinically significant anxiety disorders during the pregnancy or the first year postpartum.
Chats for Dads- First Monday of each Month at 7pm Central
Call 1-800-944-8766, code 73162#
INFORMATION REGARDING POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION, ANXIETY AND MORE
If you find that you identify with any of the symptoms, contact me for support. You can email below, call or make an appointment online.
SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES SPECIALIZING IN PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM
Doula and Midwife Services
Acupuncture and Massage
Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Services
Fitness and Nutrition
Breastfeeding Support
Birth Centers
A NOTE FROM ESMERALDA CARDENAS
I believe in the power of collaboration for the greater good of all parent's physical, emotional, social, spiritual and mental wellbeing. The list of providers above are professionals I trust or who have been recommended by professionals I trust. With that being said, you may still not find what you are looking for and I want to encourage you to keep trying, keep searching and keep asking. As providers who are dedicated to serving you, we want you to have access to the best services. If there is something you are looking for and it is not listed here, please send me an email.