Pregnancy and Early Parenting Resources
A Guide to Pregnancy and Early Parenting Resources
AIMHiTN is dedicated to supporting mental health during the crucial perinatal and postpartum stages. Acknowledging the necessity to address racial disparities, we prioritize equality in mental health care, and our specialized resource page reflects this commitment. This platform serves as a carefully assembled hub, offering a range of critical resources such as educational materials, links to therapeutic programs, connections to specialized professionals, diversity resources, and crisis support. We encourage you to explore these resources and also watch our impactful video, available in both English and Spanish, that further illuminates the importance of perinatal and postpartum mental health support
Postpartum Support PSA: English Version
Postpartum Support PSA: Spanish Version
Join our Cause:
Spread Awareness: Share our PSA videos available in both English and Spanish (link to English version; link to Spanish version) on your social media, among your team, or with the families you serve.
Provide Feedback: Complete this brief survey to share how you've been spreading the word. This will support our applications for future funding and help us identify areas that need more attention.
Collaborate: Have one of our team members deliver a concise presentation about the PSA and our toolkit in your class, meeting, or agency. Reach out to Keena Friday-Gilbert at keenafg@aimhitn.org for more information.
Donate: Make a contribution to AIMHiTN and receive printed promotional materials like posters, flyers, or postcards to promote the PSA. Contact Keena Friday-Gilbert at keenafg@aimhitn.org for this exchange.
Use Our Resources: Digital versions of posters, flyers, and postcards are available free of charge. Utilize and share any resources from the toolkit below with those who could benefit from perinatal mental health and infant/early childhood mental health information. Below you will find our resource toolkit, the PMAD Resource Packet and PMAD Media Packet.
This project has been funded by a Postpartum Support International Community Engagement Grant and through the support of AIMHiTN and PSI-TN. We thank you for joining us in our mission to help children and families across Tennessee!
Pregnancy and Early Parenting Resources
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The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color
The Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color is bridging the gap in perinatal mental health support services for birthing persons, providers, and communities of color.
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TN Department of Health
Maternal Mortality Review: The Maternal Mortality Review Program identifies and addresses the factors contributing to poor pregnancy outcomes and facilitates state system changes to improve the health of women before, during, and after pregnancy.
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Black Mamas Matter Alliance
A national network of Black women-led and Black-led, birth and reproductive justice organizations and multi-disciplinary professionals, working across the full-spectrum of maternal and reproductive health.
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Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance
Improving Maternal Mental Health Care in the United States by advocating for improved mental health care during pregnancy and postpartum
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Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center
A national resource center for eliminating maternal health inequities and improving well-being for all families in the U.S.
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Maternal Health Learning and Innovation Center
Impactful Patient Education Materials from the Show Your Love team has a resource center.
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TN Statewide Crisis Line
The Statewide Crisis Line, available 24 hours a day/365 days a year, is a resource for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. All calls are routed to a trained crisis counselor in your area, who will provide you support and guidance, and work to connect you with appropriate community supports. This service is free! Call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471).
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Postpartum Support International
PSI has information about perinatal mental health, free online support groups, and ways to find local support. who work with families during the perinatal period and a free consultation line to help doctors know which medications are safe to prescribe during pregnancy and nursing.
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TN Department of Health: Community Health
Community Health Access and Navigation in Tennessee program helps families navigate the complex systems of health and social services. CHANT is a one-stop shop for finding support during pregnancy and beyond. If you’d like to learn more, please talk to your local health department or call 615-532-8192.
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Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color
Increasing the capacity of perinatal professionals to better support individuals, families, and communities of color around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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Asian Women for Health
A peer-led, community-based network dedicated to advancing Asian women’s health and wellness through education, advocacy, and support.
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La Alianza en Español
The Alliance continues to bridge the gap in perinatal mental health support services by expanding its reach to the LatinX and Spanish-speaking community with their Alliance Spanish & Cultural Program.
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Shades of Blue Project
Helping women of color before, during, and after child-birth with community resources, mental health advocacy, treatment, and support.
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Postpartum Support International en Español
PSI shares essential information about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders including risk factors, symptoms, treatments, and support in Spanish.
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National Black Midwives Alliance
They work to establish a representative voice at the national level that organizes, advocates, and brings visibility to the issues impacting Black midwives and the communities they serve.
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National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
Promotes the mental health and well being of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
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Hear Her - Resources for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) People
Provides maternal health resources for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities. This resources serves pregnant and postpartum people, their partners, friends, and families, and the healthcare professionals that serve them.
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South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network
Addresses the mental health needs of the South Asian community in the U.S. Their goal is to decrease the stigma and shame associated with mental illness and offer resources for people who seek help.
Additional Resources Available for Postpartum Support
Postpartum Professional Trainings