What We Do
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of mothers and childbearing people in the United States with a focus on national policy and health equity.
Our Commitment to Racial Equity
We are committed to centering the identity, experiences, and self-identified needs of BIPOC communities by requiring the inclusion of these communities in decision-making processes, and we encourage thoughtful and thorough decision making that does not allow for the disregard of systemic racism and bias.
We work in three strategic areas to fulfill our mission and vision.
Advocating for Change
We advocate for national policies that improve maternal mental health and advance health equity.
Since our founding, we have championed the passage of two federal laws and have helped secure millions in federal funding to create state maternal mental health programs and to establish the first National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.
A key part of our advocacy work is hosting annual Congressional Briefings and Advocacy Days and authoring letters to Congress in order to educate elected officials and their staffs, federal policymakers, and advocates about people’s lived experience with maternal mental health and the policy solutions that could help support parents and families.
Building Partnerships
We convene experts from across sectors to identify issues and formulate solutions that improve maternal mental health.
We are leading a multi-year collaborative effort through the Perinatal Mental Health Education & Screening Project to ensure that all pregnant and postpartum people are educated about and screened for maternal mental health conditions and connected with resources for recovery.
In addition to our specialized programs, we host webinars and other learning opportunities to connect with experts and deliver critical information to those in the maternal mental health field.
Curating Information
We provide expert information and resources about organizations, programs, and policies that address maternal mental health. Check out our:
Fact Sheets on important maternal mental health topics.
Delving Into Maternal Mental Health Webinar Series that explores the intersection of MMH with different populations.
State Reports with relevant information about maternal mental health in each state.
Advocacy Toolkit that teaches you how to become a policy advocate.
Newsletters to be informed of policy updates, important topics, and events.