Mental Health Resources

in Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago Counties and Beyond

Resources of Pregnant and Postpartum Families

Pregnant and postpartum parents can experience increased mental health risks due to hormonal shifts and the stress of parenthood. Pregnancy-related changes in hormones can affect mood, while their rapid drop after childbirth may trigger postpartum depression or anxiety. Sleep deprivation, exhaustion, and physical recovery can further strain emotional well-being. Early screening, intervention, and strong support systems are crucial for mental well-being.

Symptoms of hormonal changes that happen after birth, known as the “baby blues” include:

Feeling overwhelmed
Feeling irritable
Feeling anxious
Mood swings, such as crying for no reason

While the baby blues typically go away within two weeks, some parents and partners will experience more severe symptoms that last longer, including:

Feelings of guilt, shame or hopelessness
Feelings of anger, rage or irritability, or scary and unwanted thoughts
Lack of interest in baby or difficulty bonding with the baby
Loss of interest, joy, or pleasure in things you used to enjoy
Disturbances of sleep and appetite
Crying and sadness, constant worrying, or racing thoughts
Physical symptoms like dizziness, hots flashes, and nausea
Possible thoughts of harming the baby or yourself

With the right help you WILL feel better! Below are local, regional and national resources that can help you connect to the right help for you.

Hot Lines & Help Lines

Call or Text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Dial or text 988 if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis and get connected to a trained crisis counselor 24/7.

HOPELINE Text Line

Statewide, Wisconsin
Text “HOPELINE” to 741741 and you’ll be connected to a trained crisis counselor 24/7.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Call or text 1-833-9-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). Available 24/7 in English & Spanish, interpreters for 60+ languages. Free, confidential support & referrals.

Postpartum Support International (PSI) Helpline

Call 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) or text “HELP” to 800-944-4773 (English) / “AYUDA” to 971-203-7773 (Spanish). Free, confidential support & referrals.

Local Mental Health Providers (Northeastern Wisconsin)

Ascension Behavioral Health

Appleton, WI — 920-831-8900
St. Elizabeth Hospital, 1506 S Oneida St, Appleton, WI 54915
Providers experienced in perinatal mental health, trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Counseling and Consulting Professionals, LLC

Appleton, WI — 920-234-9240
Center for Perinatal Mental Health: 3301 Ballard Rd, Suite C, Appleton
Weekly postpartum support groups + specialist counseling.

Cultura Counseling, LLC

Menasha, WI — 920-593-9157
1478 Kenwood Dr, Suite 101, Menasha, WI 54952
Serving BIPOC community and Spanish-speakers.

Us2 Behavioral Health

Appleton, WI — 920-903-1060
4650 W Spencer St, Appleton, WI 54914
In-person and virtual perinatal therapy.

Farrar & Associates Mental Health

Appleton, WI — 920-841-8326
16 Tri-Park Way, Appleton, WI 54914
Specializing in perinatal mental health.

Community Support Programs & Services

Healthy Families – Family Services of NE Wisconsin

Brown & Door Counties, WI
Brown: 920-436-4416 ext.151 • Door: 920-493-0476
In-home mentoring & support for first-time parents (pregnancy to 3 months postpartum).

MomCo Groups (formerly MOPS)

Appleton MomsNext
Faith Lutheran Church, 601 E. Glendale Ave, Appleton (1st Thu, 7–9pm)
Community Church Oshkosh
2351 Ryf Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54904

Parent’s First Call Program – Down Syndrome Association of WI

Statewide, WI—24/7 peer mentors for new parents of babies with Down syndrome.

Moms Mental Health Initiative

Statewide, WI—resources, peer support & referrals for perinatal mood & anxiety disorders.

Welcome Baby Community

Appleton, WI—free museum membership for baby’s first 18 months, monthly events & weekly playgroups.

Finding Affirming Therpay

Perinatal Mental Health Provider Directory

National—search for local providers with specialized perinatal training.

Psychology Today Therapy Finder – Perinatal Therapists in WI

Psychology Today’s searchable therapist directory allows users to find mental health professionals by location and filter results by areas of concern, types of therapy, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, language, insurance and other preferences.

Learn more: Psychology Today Therapy Finder

Virtual Support Groups

The Motherhood Center

National—virtual support groups for pregnancy and postpartum, facilitated by licensed perinatal therapists.

PSI Online Support Groups

National—free, virtual peer support groups for postpartum depression, anxiety, and other perinatal challenges.