Maternal Mental Health: Support for You and Your Baby
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health—especially during and after pregnancy. WellCare is here to support you with the care and resources you need.
Understanding Infant Crying: The Period of PURPLE Crying
The Period of PURPLE Crying is a program from the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome that helps parents and caregivers understand why babies cry more during certain stages. This program provides:
- Videos, a digital booklet, and an app to help you cope with infant crying
- Information for your loved ones on how to support you and your baby
Find the PURPLE Crying App here:
📱 Apple App Store | Google Play Store
Mental Health & Crisis Support
If you or someone you love is struggling, help is available 24/7:
📞National Maternal Mental Health Hotline – Visit website
📞988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call, text, or chat for immediate support
📞Postpartum Support International Helpline – Visit website
Behavioral Health Care After Birth
If you’ve recently given birth and need mental health or substance, use support, WellCare can help connect you to care.
Brightside Health
- Telehealth mental health support
- Appointments available within 2 days
- Ages 13 and older
- 📞 Call 855-643-9304 for help finding a provider
Eleanor Health
- Support for those with a substance use disorder or a history of substance use
- Ages 18 and older
- Must live in North Carolina
- 📞 Call 877-759-5021 for help finding a provider
Support for Pregnancy Loss
Counseling & Support Groups
- Empty Arms Bereavement Support – In-person or virtual meetings
- Hand to Hold - Provides custom-made gowns for final photos and burial services
- Postpartum Support International – Support groups for pregnancy and infant loss
- The Tears Foundation – Offers financial assistance and grief support groups
Help with Funeral & Burial Costs
- Guide to Getting Help with Funeral Costs – Learn about financial assistance options
- Little Love Foundation – Offers financial help for funeral, cremation, burial, headstones, and counseling
- Share: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support – Online support group on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.