Crisis Support
Immediate HELP: Dial 911
OB-GYN Resources 24/7
Access 608-263-3111
Physicians Plus 866-775-8776
Dean 608-250-1393
GHC 608-257-9700
Madison Women’s Health 608-729-6300
Melius, Cardwell, Schurr 608-227-7007
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
SSM Health St Mary's Hospital Pregnancy & Infant Loss Line 608-229-7141 (Day time)
UPH- Meriter Pregnancy & Infant Loss Helpline 608-417-5690 (Day time)
SIDS Hotline 800-232-SIDS (7437) (24/7)
SAFE TO SLEEP 800-505-CRIB (2742)
First Candle English and Spanish 800-221-7437 (24/7 GRIEF LINE)
Postpartum Support International
Call or text “help” to 1-800-944-4773 (#1 Spanish #2 English)
Weekly online support group meetings support for pregnancy and infant loss and fertility challenges (includes groups such as black moms in loss, bipolar support, early pregnancy loss, pregnancy after loss, termination for medical reasons, and many more!)
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
1-800-9-HELP4MOMS (24/7, free confidential hotline for pregnant and new moms - support before, during, and after pregnancy (interpreter services in 60 languages)
CRISIS TEXT LINE (24/7): CRISISTEXTLINE.ORG
Text "home", "help", or "hello" to 741741
The first two responses are automated, then volunteer crisis counselors will introduce themselves and invite you to share at your own pace while actively listening
Further resources will be provided as needed
24/7 Crisis Hotlines
Cope hotline 262-377-2673
National Postpartum Depression Hotline 1-800-ppd-moms (24/7)
24/7 Crisis Hotlines
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Nationwide as of July 2022 - call 988 (suicide, mental health, substance use-related, or any kind of emotional distress)
Nami Helpline for information, resources, and support (m-f 10:00 am-10:00 pm ET): 800-950-nami (6264)
Nami National Helpline Resource Directory (supports in this resource are available for many different ethnicities, religions, cultures, diagnoses, and more!)
Dane county 608-280-2600 (24/7)
Journey Mental Health Center supports this hotline
Sauk County
608-355-4200 (m-f 8:00 am- 4:30 pm)
800-533-5692 (m-f 4:30 pm-8:00 am, weekends and holidays)
National Hopeline Network
Text: hopeline to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-TALK (8255) (24/7)
Inmate Partner Violence & Abuse Support
Warmlines (Sauk & Dane County)
Warmlines are intended to support individuals who are struggling with mental health and in need of emotional support. Warmlines are answered by peer supporters who identify as having their own lived experience or by volunteers. Calls are received 24/7/365.
Solstice House Warmline: (608) 244-5077
Iris Place Warmline: (920) 815-3217
Monarch House Warmline: (715) 505-5641
The Samaritans (call or text): 1-877-870-HOPE (4673)
TrevorLifeLine (Youth LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386
The Trevor Project LGBTQ SUPPORT: Text START to 678678
Memorials, Retreats, & Donation Support
Faith’s Lodge: https://faithslodge.org/ (Child loss retreats and therapeutic services)
Luella’s Lodge: https://www.luellaslodge.org/
Camp Hope for Kids: https://www.camphopeforkids.org/
Mother’s Milk Alliance: http://www.mothersmilkalliance.org/
Family & Friends
Would they be willing to support family or friends in crisis? Yes? Chances are good, your friends and family feel the same way and want to help you. CALL THEM!