National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health
This is a consequential moment for maternal mental health—and a moment for collective action.
The National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health is bringing together community, health care, government, research, philanthropy, and business to drive the systems change needed to ensure every mother has access to effective mental health care.
Complex issues require comprehensive solutions and cross-sector engagement.
While awareness about maternal mental health has grown substantially, gaps remain for a variety of complex and interrelated reasons, such as
misaligned provider incentives,
lack of advancement in diagnostics,
absence of paid leave, and more.
The National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health will advance the systems change necessary to close these gaps.
Since our inception, we have advanced organizations across sectors by pairing strategic insight with disciplined execution.
The National Coalition will build on the National Strategy for Maternal Mental Health, translating its vision and recommendations into action across states, health systems, communities, and the nation.
The Campaign
To end the 6-week postpartum care cliff so women have a postpartum medical home.
Postpartum Care Expanded
To combat stigma, illuminate gaps in care, advance policy & provide hope.
Patient’s Stories Told
To improve diagnostics, early identification, and treatment pathways. Access to mental health and maternity care is baseline.
Providers Trained and Care Deserts Erased
To allow women to heal and care for their babies, and others to care for them when mental health conditions strike.
Paid Leave for All
(State and Federal) to advance systemic change
Policy Advancement
Philanthropic and brand partners interested in supporting this critical campaign, please contact NationalCoalition@policycentermmh.org.
Get Involved
Together, we can build on the progress made over the past decade to propel change with urgency.
Volunteer
As a Coalition volunteer, you can contribute your time and expertise, to help advance this work. We will do our best to match your interests and skills with opportunities to support a member organization or the administration and activities of the Coalition.
Share Your Story
Behind every statistic is a real mother. While data drives policy, your lived experience brings it to life. By sharing your personal story, you help the National Coalition for Maternal Mental Health show lawmakers and the media why accessible, life-saving care is urgent.
Donate
Philanthropic and brand partners interested in supporting this critical campaign, please contact NationalCoalition@policycentermmh.org.