New Parent Emotional Support

Becoming a parent is life changing, and it’s okay to need support. We’ve gathered free emotional support resources designed specifically for new parents. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, help is here.

Crisis Hotlines and Resources 

***If you or any new parent you talk with is exhibiting warning signs of harming themselves please call 911 or one of the below suicide hotlines***

County of Sonoma Crisis Hotline

Phone: (707)576-8181

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Mental Health Supports for New Parents
Phone: 1 (833)-852-6262

Postpartum Support International

Help line and online support groups specifically for Latinx moms, black moms, dads, Queer & Trans Parents.
Phone: (800) 944-4773
Website: https://postpartum.net

Emotional Support for New Parents 

Mothers Care

Two free therapy sessions, selected insurances and other financial options are available.
Phone: (707) 776-0959
Website: https://www.mothercaresupport.com

Postpartum Support Center

Daily peer support call and text line, online peer support groups specifically for Mamas of Color, and other resources. 

Phone: (415) 320-6707
Website: https://www.postpartumsc.org

Child Parent Institute

Bilingual therapy and/or parent education for pregnancy and postpartum. Also available to non-birthing partners. 
Phone: (707) 585-6108 
Website: https://calparents.org

Humanidad Therapy & Education Services 

FREE Bilingual/bicultural therapy for mothers experiencing prenatal and postpartum symptoms
Phone: (707) 525-1515 ext. 116
Website: https://srosahtes.org

SANAR, A perinatal Support Group  

A support group for mothers of children ages 0–2, focusing on simple mind-body practices to reduce stress, nurture well-being, and build family resilience 

(Please note this is a monolingual group for Spanish speakers)  

Food and childcare are provided 

For more information, please call (707) 393-8700 

Cafe Puente, Circulo de Apoyo 

A support group that provides space for community and family growth from pregnancy through age 2.  

For more information, please call (707) 303-0441 

Please note this is a monolingual group for Spanish speakers 

Keystone Perinatal Health & Wellness Groups 

The Perinatal Health & Wellness Groups offer culturally-rooted support with doulas, therapists, and wellness coaches, combining mindfulness, art, movement, and nutrition to build resilience and connect families to needed services. 

For more information, please call (707) 327-0909 

 Website: https://www.keystone.love

West County Health Centers, Cooking in Community

Community dinners provide an inter-generational platform for social connection, building a sense of belonging among families, and increased access to healthy food and food prep skills. Registration is required. 

For more information, please call Maria Esparza at (707) 216-2119 

Parent Education

Child Parent Institute

Bilingual therapy and/or parent education for pregnancy and postpartum. Also available to non-birthing partners.
Phone: (707)585-6108

Early Learning Institute- Instructions not included

Home visiting services for non-birthing partners.
Phone: (707) 591-0170

Fussy Baby Network

Free warmline for parents to connect with infant specialists.
Phone: (888)431-2229

Legal Aid At Work

Work and Family Helpline
Phone: (800)880-8047

Healthy Families America Road to Resilience Home Visiting 

Free bilingual in-home visiting program during pregnancy or after a baby is born to get individualized support and personalized nurse visits. 
Call (707) 585-6108 x 1186 for more information 

Pasitos Playgroups, Educational Playgroups for Parents and Children

Community action partnership

Phone: (707) 544-6911 ext. 1063

Petaluma Adult School  

AVANCE 

La Luz Sonoma Valley 
Phone: (707) 938-5131 
Website: https://www.laluzcenter.org/family-services 

Lactation Support

Better Beginnings

Attend Baby Cafes to get lactation support and 1:1 support from certified lactation consultants.
Phone: (707)902-3031
Website: https://www.betterbeginningsforbabies.org/ 

Cuddles and Milk

Lactation consultation via telehealth, online prenatal lactation consultation, and tongue tie consultation. Some insurances accepted and private pay.
Phone: (707) 241-3206

La Leche League- Solano County

Small group lactation support and connection to lactation consultants.
Phone: (707) 469-0705
Website: https://lllnorcal.org/solano

WIC

Access to nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to local resources.
Phone: (707) 565-6590
Website: https://sonomacounty.gov/health-and-human-services/health-services/divisions/public-health/woman-infants-and-children-(wic

If you need additional support please call 707-522-2020 or email info@first5sonomacounty.org