places to seek help immediately
You don’t have to navigate this alone. Whether you are in the earliest moments of loss or finding that the weight of grief feels especially heavy today, immediate support is available. The organizations listed below offer crisis support, helplines, and live support groups—some available daily or weekly—so you can connect with someone who understands, right when you need it most. Reaching out is a courageous step, and there is compassionate help waiting for you.
Share offers free weekly Zoom support groups for anyone grieving pregnancy or infant loss. No registration needed—just a safe, compassionate space to connect with others who understand.
PSI provides free, confidential support via phone and text for individuals experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression and anxiety. Their helpline, available at 800-944-4773, offers compassionate assistance and resources. Additionally, PSI offers a text support option at 503-894-9453, facilitating accessible communication for those in need.
Chasing the Rainbows provides free, virtual peer-led support groups for individuals navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and infant loss. With up to three daily sessions, these groups offer a compassionate space for survivors to connect, share experiences, and find solace.
PSI offers 50+ free, virtual support groups tailored to families experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety challenges—like postpartum depression and anxiety— as well as pregnancy loss. Open to moms, dads, partners, and supporters, these groups are led by trained facilitators.
in an emergency
If you are in immediate danger, cannot stay safe, or are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Your safety matters, and emergency responders can help you get the care and support you need right now.
If you're struggling and need someone to talk to, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7. Just call or text 988 to connect with a trained counselor who will listen without judgment and help you find a path forward. You don’t have to face this alone—help is always available.
if you are in crisis and need to speak to someone now
911
988
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