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Information and Resources on Hurricane Helene:

Are you in North Carolina and need help because of Hurricane Helene? This website has helpful information. Visit the DPS website.

Maternal Mental Health

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 (https://dontshake.org/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 MaternalMental 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 (http://www.emptyarmsbereavement.org/) – In-person or virtual meetings
  • Hand to Hold (https://handtohold.org/bereavement/) - Provides custom-made gowns for final photos and burial services
  • Postpartum Support International (https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/) – Support groups for pregnancy and infant loss
  • The Tears Foundation (https://thetearsfoundation.org/) – Offers financial assistance and grief support groups

Help with Funeral & Burial Costs

  • Guide to Getting Help with Funeral Costs (https://www.lhlic.com/consumer-resources/need-help-with-funeral-costs-knowing-your-rights-can-save-you-money/) – Learn about financial assistance options
  • Little Love Foundation (http://littlelovefoundation.blogspot.com/p/resources-financial-assistance-for.html) – Offers financial help for funeral, cremation, burial, headstones, and counseling
  • Share: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support (https://nationalshare.org/) – Online support group on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.