Resources

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale  (EPDS)

The EPDS is a screening tool to identify people who may have depression in pregnancy or postpartum. For birthing people, a score of 10 or higher indicates depression may be present and further evaluation is recommended. For partners and non-gestational parents, further evaluation is advisable with a score of 7 or higher.

Baby Blues Connection

Baby Blues Connection is a parent to parent support service serving the Portland, Oregon metro area. They offer phone, group, and web-based peer support for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and parenting related stress.

Postpartum Support International

Postpartum Support International is dedicated to helping people suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression, the most common complication of childbirth. The offer information and support for pregnant people, their families and providers.

Brief Encounters

Brief Encounters is a nonprofit group for parents whose babies have died before, during, or after birth. Brief Encounters provides support meetings in Portland, Oregon and local phone support.

MULTNOMAH COUNTY CRISIS LINE

If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call the Multnomah County Crisis Line at 503-988-4888, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call/Text 1-833-TLC-MAMA.