Mental Health Resources for
Latinx Parents in the the Bay Area
Medical & Psychiatric Resources
Therapy & Psychological Support
he UCSF Perinatal Wellness Program provides behavioral health services to help pregnant and postpartum patients transition into healthy family life. We address mental health needs while providing wraparound support for physical and emotional well-being during this critical time.
Support for Medical Patients
The Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) provides a wide range of culturally competent services to Medi-Cal pregnant women, from conception through 60 days postpartum. In addition to standard obstetric services, women receive enhanced services in the areas of nutrition, psychosocial and health education.
Education & Counseling
The Maternal Outreach Mood Services (MOMS) Program offers education, counseling and evaluation for expectant and new mothers in a supportive, nurturing environment
Psychological and Medical Support
Some women will experience behavioral health conditions during and after pregnancy. In these cases—when women have symptoms such as depression, anxiety or hopelessness during pregnancy or after labor and delivery—they may require additional support. We help new moms who are experiencing these and other symptoms, such as anger, irritability, anxiety, sleep problems, appetite changes and hopelessness. Additionally, we help new moms address problems trouble bonding with their newborn.
Medical & Psychiatric Support
UCSF Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood Assessment Clinic part of patients services in the Department of Obsterics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and the Women's Health program at the UCSF Medical CenterIt's hard to know what's normal during and immediately after pregnancy. You are changing physically, hormonally, emotionally and socially. While pregnancy and birth are joyful occasions, they are also times of increased stress – which puts you at a higher risk for depression.
Nurse Support
Pregnant and postpartum women who live in San Francisco are eligible for one of our two programs. We encourage moms to enroll as early in pregnancy as possible to get an early start on a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.
Our nurses speak multiple languages and can use interpreter services.
Families Affected by HIV
BAPAC provides comprehensive preconception counseling and prenatal care to women and families infected and affected by HIV.
Committed to leadership in perinatal HIV care, BAPAC also offers consultations and education to medical providers worldwide. Part of UCSF-Positive Health Program, BAPAC is a multi-disciplinary team tailoring medical and psychosocial services to the specific needs of each woman and her family before, during and after pregnancy.