Bringing Home Baby Resources
Thank you for visiting this page of resources! This list was complied by the Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment. Resources and companies here are not endorsed by the Thompson Center or University of Missouri.
Local & National Services
- Maternal Mental Health Program through Lutheran Family Services – Columbia:
- This service is free and can meet you in your home
- (573) 815-9955
- https://lfcsmo.org/counseling/maternal-mental-health-services/
- ParentLink WarmLine
- Parenting information, support, problem-solving assistance, and connections to local resources
- Missouri Wide: 1-800-552-8522
- Local: (573) 882-7323
- https://education.missouri.edu/parentlink/warmline/
- Postpartum Support International (PSI) for Missouri
- PSI support coordinators are volunteers who share local resources, provide personal support, and connect families to medical care. Find a volunteer near you through PSI’s website or by calling the number below.
- 1-800-944-4773
- https://psichapters.com/mo/
- To connect with a volunteer, click here.
Counseling & Psychiatry
- MU Adult Psychiatry Mental Health
- South Providence Psychiatry
- Dr. Megan Loehr: https://www.muhealth.org/doctors/megan-loehr-md
- (573) 882-2511
- Requires Referral
- Nona Birth Education & Counseling
- Online and in person options
- Approximately $100 per session
- Counselor: Erica Kroll – EricaKroll.LPC@gmail.com
- (573)-999-4126
- https://www.nonabirtheducation.com/
- Kindred Collective
- 573-340-5145
- https://www.kindredcollectivecomo.com/
- Kristi Schlegel, PLPC
- Private pay, sliding scale
- (573) 246-0865
- https://www.kristischlegelcounseling.com/
- Brave Counseling – Columbia
- Online and in-person counseling
- (573) 825-6441
- https://brave-mo.com/
- IMF Counseling and Enrichment Center
- Group, individual, and couples counseling
- Private pay
- (573) 228-6702
- https://imfcounseling.com/
Postpartum depression/anxiety effects men! Many of the above resources are family focused and will assist men and women alike. Here are some additional resources specifically for the father’s mental health.
- Ask for a Special Coordinator for Dads at PSI helpline
- 1-800-944-4773
- https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/help-for-dads/
- Postpartum Health Alliance for Dads
- (619)-254-0023
- https://postpartumhealthalliance.org/get-help/for-dads/
- Boot Camp for New Dads
Online Education & Resources
- University of Missouri Hospital
- Perinatal Depression – National Institute of Mental Health
- Mayo Clinic
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Postpartum Support International
- National Institutes of Health – YouTube video
- Office on Women’s Health
- Food & Drug Administration
- Child Developmental Screenings – ParentLink, MU College of Education
Stories Like Yours
en Español
- https://www.postpartum.net/en-espanol/
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/espanol/depresion-perinatal
- If you are a Missouri resident, call 1-800-552-8522 or to call locally: 573-882-7323. ParentLink now uses Language Select to answer calls from families and providers who speak any language.
- Postpartum Health Alliance – Hablamos Español (619) 254-0023
Still have questions or concerns?
Contact the Thompson Center at (573) 884-6052.