Mental Health Support
Pregnancy and postpartum can bring unexpected emotional challenges for you and your family. BJC HealthCare makes sure you don’t have to navigate through this new journey alone, offering compassionate mental health support and resources so you can care for you and your baby.
Why choose us for mental health support?
We understand the emotional changes that can happened during and after your pregnancy. No matter what feelings you’re experiencing, we offer a wide range of postpartum mental health support options to help get the care you need. When you choose BJC, you can expect:
- Personalized evaluation and care: Our specialists screen and help identify symptoms of postpartum depression, anxiety, and other emotional challenges and help you manage them in the healthiest way for you and your baby.
- Therapy and counseling options: We offer several therapy and counseling options that help you get support that feels tailored to your needs, including sessions for individual or couples, and support group options.
- Addiction support: The Clinic for Acceptance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) program which provides specialized support for new mothers who have substance abuse problems and opioid addictions.
Postpartum Mental Health Resources
Washington University Perinatal Behavioral Health Service
Phone: 314-454-5052
Website: Pbhs.wustl.edu
Social: facebook.com/pbhswustl
Behavioral Health Response
Phone: 314-819-8811
Website: bhrstl.org
Social: facebook.com/BHRSTL
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Phone: 1-833-852-6262 (1-833 TLC-MAMA)
Postpartum Support International
Phone: 1-800-944-4773
Website: postpartum.net