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In immediate danger? Call 911Free, confidential 24/7 support in a crisis or emotional distress. In NYC, NYC 988 counselors answer, with interpreters in 200+ languages.
Free, confidential 24/7 support for pregnant and postpartum people and their families, in English and Spanish.
Not a crisis line: leave a confidential message and a trained volunteer calls or texts back with support and resources.
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How you're feeling
New parenthood can be surprisingly lonely. Find free groups, parent circles and community spaces across the city where you can meet people going through the same thing.
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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Free childbirth education, an emotional health group for new and expecting parents, adjusting-to-parenthood workshops, and a fathers' group for Brooklyn families.
NYC Administration for Children's Services
About 30 free neighborhood family centers across all five boroughs with drop-in space, group activities and basics like diapers and food. No referral, appointment or eligibility check needed.
Queens Public Library (QPL Baby)
Free weekly online group for moms of babies under 12 months, led by a postpartum doula, covering feeding, sleep and milestones. Register by emailing EarlyLearning@queenslibrary.org.
Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership
Weekly meetings and parenting workshops for Harlem fathers and dads-to-be with a baby under 17 months, plus job readiness help and one-on-one support.
Caribbean Women's Health Association
Virtual weekly classes for expectant parents, parents, grandparents and caregivers of children up to age 3, a chance to learn and connect with other families.
Postpartum Support International
Free peer-led video groups for pregnant and new parents, including loss, NICU, substance use recovery, dads, Black moms, and queer and trans parents. HelpLine in English and Spanish.
Languages: English, Spanish, American Sign Language
Healthy Start Brooklyn (NYC Health Department)
A biweekly mental health support group for parents from pregnancy through postpartum, run by the city Health Department's Healthy Start Brooklyn. Enroll online or call for details.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Einstein
Free, confidential home visits and support for pregnant people and parents of babies under 18 months in Bronx Community Districts 4, 6, 11 and 12, including doula support and parenting groups.
