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A growing collection of trusted local and national resources for pregnancy, postpartum, loss, emotional wellbeing, and community support. Visit the crisis section for urgent help.
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Urgent help and crisis services
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988. Free crisis support in the United States.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-852-6262. Free confidential support for pregnant and postpartum individuals and families, 24 hours a day. Call or text.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233. Confidential support for anyone experiencing relationship abuse. Text START to 88788.
Inland Empire and California referrals
Riverside County Crisis HELPline
951-686-4357. Free, confidential crisis support through Riverside University Health System.
Riverside County CARES line
800-499-3008. Behavioral health service referrals and access.
San Bernardino County Community Crisis Response
800-398-0018. Community crisis response team. Text 909-420-0560.
San Bernardino County Access & Referral
888-743-1478. County behavioral health access and referral line.
211 Information and Referrals
Dial 211. Local information about food, housing, healthcare and community resources.
Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center
909-558-9275. Behavioral healthcare resource in Redlands offering inpatient and outpatient services. Ask about availability and eligibility; not a dedicated perinatal program.
Pregnancy, postpartum and parenting support
Postpartum Support International
1-800-944-4773. Peer support, resources, help with connecting to care and a provider directory. HelpLine is not a crisis service.
PSI Free Virtual Support Groups
Online registration. Groups for postpartum mood concerns, Black mothers, Latina mothers, fathers, loss, and more.
PSI Provider & Group Directory
Search online. Find clinicians and groups with perinatal mental health training.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-833-852-6262. Free 24 hour emotional support and connections to resources, English and Spanish.
Pomona Valley Hospital Pregnancy & Postpartum Support Group
Free virtual groups in English and Spanish. Current hospital listing describes virtual groups for expectant and postpartum mothers. Call 909-865-9858 to confirm schedule and request the Zoom link.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Postpartum Support Group
909-580-3530. Hospital lists a postpartum discussion group. The hospital cautions that its published schedules may be unconfirmed, so contact the organizer before attending.
Pregnancy and infant loss
Return to Zero: H.O.P.E.
National resources. Pregnancy and infant loss support and directory of local and virtual groups.
Sisters in Loss
Community and storytelling. Community for Black women navigating pregnancy and infant loss and infertility.
Forever Footprints
Support groups. In person and virtual pregnancy and infant loss groups, with registration details.
PSI Pregnancy and Infant Loss Groups
Virtual peer support. Dedicated groups including early pregnancy loss, stillbirth, infant loss, and parenting after loss.
Fathers, partners and family
PostpartumMen
Fathers resource. Education and resources for fathers experiencing mood challenges after becoming parents.
PSI Support for Fathers
Online groups. Find online peer support options for dads and partners, including dads after loss.
Breastfeeding and medication information
Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition
Regional connection. Local resources and education across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
LactMed
National Library of Medicine. Evidence based database about medications and substances during lactation; discuss personal decisions with your prescriber.
MotherToBaby
Pregnancy and lactation exposures. Fact sheets and specialist information on medication and other exposures during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Recommended Books
Selected reading for pregnancy, postpartum, emotional wellbeing, relationships, and culturally grounded maternal care. These titles offer different perspectives and practical tools for parents and families.
Pregnancy and postpartum anxiety
The Pregnancy and Postpartum Anxiety Workbook
Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions
A practical workbook with cognitive behavioral strategies for anxiety, worry, panic, and obsessive thoughts during pregnancy and after birth.
Postpartum emotional wellbeing
Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers
A compassionate, illustrated guide that helps new mothers understand distressing intrusive thoughts and feel less alone in their experiences.
Relationships after baby
And Baby Makes Three
The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives
Research-informed ideas for maintaining connection, communicating, and navigating changes in a relationship after welcoming a baby.
Culture and postpartum care
Mothering the Mother
African American Postpartum Traditions, Recipes and Healing
Explores African American postpartum traditions, cultural knowledge, the importance of community care, and honoring mothers during recovery.
Relationships and parenthood
What About Us?
A New Parents Guide to Safeguard Your Over-Anxious, Over-Extended, Sleep-Deprived Relationship
Short reflections, illustrations, and prompts for parents navigating exhaustion, changing expectations, communication, and connection after birth.
Books are offered for optional educational reading. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement of every approach or recommendation in a book, and these resources are not a substitute for individualized care. Susan Lowe Counseling does not offer couples or family therapy. Links go to an external bookseller; no affiliate relationship is represented.
Insights from Susan
I am developing a small collection of articles on postpartum adjustment, grief following pregnancy and infant loss, and supporting Black mothers and families. New writing will be added after review and publication.
When Motherhood Doesn't Feel the Way You Expected
Coming soon
Grief After Pregnancy or Infant Loss
Coming soon
Supporting Black Mothers Beyond the Postpartum Visit
Coming soon
An evolving resource library
More Resources Will Be Added
This page will grow as new support groups, educational tools, and local and national resources are identified. Programs and contact information can change. Please confirm schedules, eligibility, and availability directly with each organization.
Resource list reviewed October 31, 2026. External links, programs, and contact details may change. Inclusion does not imply a formal relationship or clinical endorsement.