Postpartum depression resources — Central New Jersey & beyond
Local NJ support, trusted national organizations, and crisis lines — all in one place. Serving families within 40 miles of Kendall Park: Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, Ocean, Union, and Mercer Counties. No insurance required to call a helpline.
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
The leading organization for perinatal mental health. Provider directory, support groups, helpline, and extensive educational resources.
postpartum.net ↗ 📞 1-800-944-4773Massachusetts General Hospital — CWMH
Comprehensive, evidence-based information on medications in pregnancy, research, and treatment. A gold standard resource for patients and providers.
womensmentalhealth.org ↗Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
A validated 10-question screening tool for postpartum depression. Not a diagnosis — but a helpful first step in recognizing symptoms.
Take the Screening ↗National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Resources, advocacy, and the NAMI Helpline for general mental health support, including perinatal-related conditions.
nami.org ↗ 📞 1-800-950-6264Office on Women's Health
U.S. government resource with accessible, plain-language information on postpartum depression, symptoms, and finding care.
womenshealth.gov ↗Postpartum Progress
A peer community and resource hub created by and for those who've experienced perinatal mental health challenges.
postpartumprogress.com ↗Emerald Wellness — Perinatal IOP
Specialized Perinatal Wellness IOP offering group therapy, individual therapy, medication management, and holistic care for pregnancy and postpartum. Emerald Wellness treats anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and other mental health conditions.
What We Treat ↗ Perinatal Program ↗ 📞 (732) 444-2626NJ Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
Connects NJ families with mental health resources, advocacy, and support services including perinatal care navigation.
spanadvocacy.org ↗NJ Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services
State agency providing mental health resources, provider directories, and support programs across New Jersey.
nj.gov/humanservices ↗Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Major NJ health system in New Brunswick with behavioral health and maternal-fetal medicine services.
rwjbh.org ↗PSI NJ Support Groups
Postpartum Support International maintains a list of free, online, and in-person support groups throughout New Jersey.
Find a NJ Group ↗NJ Mental Health Cares
New Jersey's behavioral health information and referral service. Free, confidential, and available 8am–8pm.
📞 1-866-202-4357South Jersey Recovery Program
Outpatient addiction treatment for adults struggling with alcohol, opioids, prescription medications, and co-occurring disorders. A boutique, individualized program — evidence-based therapy paired with holistic wellness. Works in coordination with Emerald Wellness for co-occurring cases.
southjerseyrecoveryprogram.com ↗ 📞 (856) 788-6914988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988. Available 24/7. For anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress — including new parents.
📞 Call or Text 988PSI Perinatal Mental Health Helpline
Specifically for perinatal mental health crises. Trained volunteers — many with lived experience — available 24/7.
📞 1-800-944-4773Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741. Free, confidential crisis counseling via text — great if calling feels too hard.
💬 Text HOME to 741741Postpartum Psychosis — Call 911
If someone is experiencing hallucinations, delusions, or cannot distinguish reality, this is a psychiatric emergency. Call 911 or go to your nearest ER immediately.
📞 Call 911NJ Hopeline
New Jersey's 24/7 crisis intervention hotline for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
📞 1-855-654-6735Emerald Wellness — Same Week Intake
Call Emerald Wellness in Kendall Park, NJ. Their perinatal team can often see new clients within the same week.
📞 (732) 444-2626Postpartum Dads
Resource hub specifically for fathers experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or stress. Information, forums, and connections to support.
postpartumdads.org ↗PSI — Paternal Postpartum Depression
PSI's dedicated information on paternal perinatal mental health, signs, and treatment options for dads and partners.
See PSI paternal depression signs ↗City Dads Group — NJ
Community support network for dads. Local meetups and online communities for fathers navigating the challenges of parenthood.
citydadsgroup.com ↗Signs in Partners & Dads
Increased irritability, anger, or aggression (not just sadness), overworking to avoid home, substance use, withdrawal, and feeling "trapped" are common signs in fathers.
📞 Call for Help: (732) 444-2626