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National Day of Action for Maternal Mental Health

Empowering thousands across the U.S. to advocate for maternal mental health programs and policies by connecting people directly with their federal elected officials.

Details about the Day

  • The Day of Action is a fully virtual one-day event that takes place once a year in late March/early April.

  • We equip all advocates with the training and resources needed to be an effective advocate.

  • The goal is to raise awareness about maternal mental health and to advocate for continued federal funding for maternal mental health programs.

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Our 2025 Day of Action Wins

✓ 100+ meetings with federal elected officials and their staffs.

✓ 8,000+ emails sent from individuals to their federal elected officials.

✓ 34 U.S. states represented plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.

Our Day of Action Garnered Support for Two Federal Programs

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

Provides 24/7 voice and text resources and support to moms and families.

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The Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Program

Provides education, consultation, and resources to healthcare providers who support mothers.

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Hear what our advocates have to say…

  • “Empowered and grateful to share my story publicly for the first time in order to advocate on behalf of others whose voices remain unheard.”

    Natasha Fahlgren, Consortium Manager, Healthy Start Enhanced - San Bernardino

  • "It was great to be able to be part of bills being supported and passed advancing maternal mental health resources."

    Adriana Reyes de Merkle, MSW, LCSW Candidate, Lead Advocate Board Member for PSI-MT, Expecting first-time mom

  • "Fired up! I was so impressed and moved by how much my fellow moms had been through, and that they had turned their struggles into action."

    Jessie Colbert, Founder and Executive Director, Mass. PPD Fund

  • "On top of the world!"

    Ambar Rivera, CD/PCD(DONA), LCCE, CLC, CLE, SBD

  • "Great experience. I feel very proud to be involved!"

    Joan Stefka, BS Health Science, Will County Health Department Well-Woman Program

  • "Like a champion."

    Mercedez Johnson

  • "Elevated and empowered! It was great to be able to voice the needs in our field directly to the lawmakers’ offices."

    Simal Ozen Irmak

  • "As someone who struggled during postpartum with my girls and boys, knowing there are individuals and organizations advocating for high quality care touches my heart."

    Laela Bisgrove

  • "I felt like I'd done something that might make a real difference for moms and families."

    Nicole

  • "I enjoyed sharing my experiences and the experiences of mamas in my community with the different Congressional offices."

    Tamara Robertson, Mama, US Navy Veteran, Community Doula

  • "It was amazing to think that these people might remember our stories and share them when making decisions in the future."

    Rachel