Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS): Ten short statements to help health professionals in detecting mothers suffering from PPD. Takes approximately five minutes to administer.

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2): A brief, two question screening tool used to identify patients who may be experiencing depression.

Depression Screening Tool (WCF): Eight question screening tool adapted from the PHQ9 by Women’s Care Florida.

PRAPARE Screening Tool: A national standardized patient risk screening for social determinants available in 25 languages.

Maternal Mental Health Screening Overview: Further information from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health, including an OB Billing & Reimbursement Guide.

Substance Use

• Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT): This is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance use disorders (SUD), as well as those who are at risk of developing these disorders. A validated SUD screening tool should be integrated into the first step of this process.

• 5P's Screening Tool and Follow-up Questions: Designed specifically for pregnant women, this tool asks about substance use by women’s parents, peers, partner, during pregnancy, and in her past.

• CRAFFT:  This provider guide for the CRAFFT screening tool offers information on how to use the screen. The CRAFFT is specifically for use with patients under 21 years of age.

PSI Perinatal Providers Psychiatric Consult Line:  Free consultation line available for medical professionals who have questions about mental health care related to pregnant and postpartum patients and preconception planning. Available for medical professionals who have questions about mental health care related to pregnant and postpartum patients and pre-conception planning.

Florida BH IMPACT Program: Clinical psychiatric consultation for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use or mental health disorders, patient resources and referral available.

Heathy Start Connect: The Florida Healthy Start program provides education, support, and proven interventions to expecting and new families, focusing on common issues or conditions that occur during pregnancy or infancy.

• Find your local Healthy Start coalition

• Healthy Start Connect Flyers in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole

ACOG Perinatal Mental Health Guidance for OBGYNs: Evidence-based clinical guidance from ACOG on screening, assessment, treatment, and follow-up for perinatal mental health conditions in obstetric practice.

ACOG Perinatal Mental Health Tool Kit: A practical toolkit with screening recommendations, treatment guidance, referral strategies, and patient education resources to support the integration of perinatal mental health care into clinical practice.

AIM Perinatal Mental Health Conditions Bundle: A quality improvement resource that provides hospitals with evidence-based practices to improve the identification, treatment, and management of perinatal mental health conditions through standardized protocols and multidisciplinary care.

Postpartum Support International (PSI) Helpline: Connects pregnant and postpartum individuals with information, local resources and support. Call or text 1-800-944-4773 (English) or 971-203-7773 (Spanish), available 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. ET. This is not a crisis hotline.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Free, confidential support for pregnant and postpartum individuals and their families. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262), available 24/7, with interpreters in 60+ languages.

If someone is experiencing a mental health emergency or is at immediate risk of harm, call 911 or contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

CDC Hear Her Campaign – Providing Support for Pregnant or Postpartum Women : Educational materials and communication tools from the CDC to help providers recognize urgent maternal warning signs, encourage patients to speak up about concerns, and promote timely care during pregnancy and the postpartum period.  

FPQC “Post-Birth Health Check... Follow the B’s” Patient-Facing Handout: A patient education handout that highlights important postpartum warning signs and symptoms.

• Spanish Version

• Creole version

Taking Care of You Booklet: A patient-friendly guide that provides information on physical recovery, emotional wellbeing, warning signs, self-care, and available support resources during the postpartum period.

• Spanish Version

Postpartum Plan: A fillable planning tool that helps expectant and new parents prepare for the postpartum period by identifying support needs, communication preferences, visitors, meals, self-care, and mental health considerations.

• Available in Spanish

Florida Birth Defects Surveillance Program Statewide Community Resource Guide for families of infants and children with special healthcare needs or disabilities.

PSI Online Support Groups Virtual support groups on a variety of topics.

Statewide Resource Guide:  Provides information on more than 100 active organizations, support groups, non-profits, and medical and therapeutic centers dedicated to providing advocacy, information, health care, support, recreational activities, etc. for children with special healthcare needs and their families. Guides are updated annually.

Preeclampsia Foundation Birth Trauma Resources: Educational resources designed to help patients and families understand, process, and recover from traumatic birth experiences.

NICU-Specific

• March of Dimes NICU Family Support: Provides education, emotional support, and family-centered resources for parents during a baby’s NICU stay and transition home. The program offers training and quality improvement support for NICU staff. 

• NICU Parent Network: A national network of parent-led organizations that connects NICU families with peer support, education, and community resources.

• Graham’s Foundation NICU-Family Resources: Offers support for families of premature infants through educational resources, trained peer mentors, free care packages, online communities, and tools for navigating the NICU and life after discharge.

• NICU Alumni: Provides education, support groups, and practical resources for families adjusting to life after the NICU, including guidance on development, follow-up care, and connections to supportive services.

Postpartum Support International -  Professional Resources: A collection of provider resources, including clinical education, screening and treatment guidance, consultation services, training opportunities, and referral tools to support the care of pregnant and postpartum patients with mental health conditions.

Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative: Resources for providers, mothers, and fathers on perinatal mental illness. Offers options to search by healthcare need, preferred payment type, and geographic location.

Providers Education Resources by Topic:  Download this chart for a list of staff education resources organized by topic area.

Florida Hospital Association Maternal Mental Health Webinars: A centralized hub of Florida-specific resources. The webpage includes clinical guidance, screening and referral tools, educational materials, webinars, and best practices to strengthen mental health care before, during, and after pregnancy.

Code Lavender guidelines: This solution-focused toolkit outlines the importance of Code Lavender programs and how they can be implemented to support the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of patients, families and care team members.

Second Victim Syndrome: An overview of the emotional and psychological effects healthcare professionals may experience after an adverse or traumatic patient-care event. This resource describes common symptoms, risk factors, and a tiered approach to organizational support, including immediate peer support, trained peer response, and referral to mental health services.

Am I Providing Trauma-Informed Care?: One-pager with actionable strategies for clinical teams. 

Trauma Informed Care in the NICU: A practical guide with evidence-based strategies to help NICU teams implement trauma-informed, family-centered care and support the wellbeing on infants, families, and staff.

A Trauma-Informed Culture of Care:  A YouTube video featuring Mary Coughlin, MS, RNC-E, sharing trauma-informed strategies to improve patient and family care; as well as addressing healthcare worker fatigue and burnout.

NIDA Quick Screen: Three question online tool. Validated in patients ≥18 years old. 

“Say This/Not That”: A poster demonstrating non-stigmatizing language to use when discussing substance use disorders.

Beyond Labels: This March of Dimes toolkit is designed to raise awareness about stigma and provides some sample language, stories about stigma from women and healthcare providers, and a very nice list of resources on bias and stigma.

Blooming Littles for Parents and Clinicians: Offers evidence-based resources, training, and education to help NICU families and clinicians create supportive, neuro-nurturing care experiences.

Baby Steps to Home: Free online resource from NANN available to all hospitals across the country. Topics in the module have sections with content for both nurses and parents.

Hand to Hold App:  A free smartphone app endorsed by the NPA that offers support groups, counseling, educational content, and other resources to NICU families and providers.