WIC Works Resource System
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Provides a number of resources for use with participants that cover depression and mental health, such as Postpartum Depression, Emotional Changes After Giving Birth, and Health and Well-Being 2 - Mental Health. Each material is available in various languages.
Resources for Individuals in Need of Assistance (emergent or otherwise)
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-943-5747 – available 24/7 in English and Spanish)
- SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
- Mental Health America's Finding Therapy
- MentalHealth.gov (offers resources for current and former service members and their families as well as suicide prevention and a hotline (1-800-273-TALK (8255)) available 24/7 with trained crisis workers. This number will change to 988 as of July 16, 2022.)
- Helping Your Loved One Who is Suicidal: A Guide for Family and Friends (provides information on understanding suicide, warning signs and action steps to take, and how to prevent future attempts and keep your loved one safe.)
