No family is immune to mental health challenges, including queer & trans families. In fact, queer & trans families may be at higher risk for perinatal mental health struggles for a variety of reasons, including:
- Personal mental health history
- Discrimination and stigma
- Issues with family of origin
- Conception or adoption complications
- Denial of parental rights
Below you will find a list of PSI Services that may be helpful to you, or contact the PSI HelpLine to connect with support and resources.
Call or Text our HelpLine
1-800-944-4773 (4PPD) #1 En Español or #2 English
Text in English: 800-944-4773
Text en Español: 971-203-7773
The HelpLine will provide you with support and resources. You will be asked to leave a confidential message and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text.
PSI Programs & Services
PSI offers a wealth of resources for a wide range of needs, including:
Support Groups
PSI has over 50 specialized support groups to meet your needs, including our Queer and Trans Parent Support Group.
Peer Mentor Program
This program thoughtfully matches individuals recovering from Perinatal Mental Health Disorders with trained volunteers who have lived through and recovered from similar experiences, fostering a safe, supportive, and trusting peer-to-peer environment.
Specialized Support Coordinators
PSI has volunteers with personal experience with experiencing a perinatal mental health conditions and the unique stressors with identifying as LGBTQIA+. These Specialized volunteers can provide LGBTQIA+ parents the opportunity to connect with someone who understands and share resources specific to this area.
Find a Provider
Visit the PSI online directory to find qualified perinatal mental health professionals and groups in the United States and Canada.
Or connect with a local PSI volunteer to access information, support and resource referrals in your area.
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Join our PPD Forum (Smart Patients)
We’ve partnered with @smartpatientscommunity, an online forum for those affected by #PPD. You can join the community for free to share, interact, and learn from peers in a safe, supportive environment.
Facebook Group
PSI moderates a closed Facebook group, where you can connect with others, share your questions and concerns, get peer support, and offer your support to others. A closed group simply means that our administrator approves your request to join and posts are not visible to the public, only to members of the group.
