Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is proud to advocate for accessible, inclusive mental health care for all. The information below is aimed to highlight mental health resources that focus on women.
Online Resources
- Depression Among Women: On their website, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention share facts about women and depression, such as depression risk factors and how it affects new parents.
- Office on Women’s Health: Learn more about the factors that affect women’s mental wellness on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Office on Women’s Health website.
- Women’s Health: The National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus offers resources on the unique health issues women experience (Español).
- Maternal Health: The Health Resources and Services Administration offers programs and resources on maternal health, including depression during and after pregnancy.
- Mom’s Mental Health Matters: Learn more about the risk factors of depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy.
- Pennsylvania 211: PA resource that helps with mental health crisis lines, counseling and treatment. Includes support groups, case management and mentoring programs.
Helplines
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: This hotline offers free, confidential mental health support for parents and their families before, during and after pregnancy. Call or text 833-852-6262 to connect with counselors 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. English- and Spanish-speaking counselors are available.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. Support is also available via live chat.
- Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute Admissions Department: If anyone other than a doctor is making a referral to one of our treatment programs, please know that a patient must be willing to sign in for voluntary treatment. To begin the process, contact the Admissions Department at: 866-746-2496 or 717-782-6493.
- Disaster Distress Helpline: This helpline from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides immediate crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. The helpline is free, multilingual, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 800-985-5990. (Oprima 2 para español)
“In the journey towards mental wellness, remember you’re not alone. Reaching out isn’t a sign of defeat, but a victory over stigma. At PPI, we’re your allies, steadfast in the belief that everyone deserves understanding and compassionate care.”
– Ruth S. Moore, Director of Community Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion
If you would like to learn more about the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone, 866-746-2496 or through our website.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming space where everyone can access the care and support they need.