Help & Crisis Line

You are not alone.

Immediate support and guidance for maternal cardiovascular emergencies.

Call 911 — EmergencyCrisis Line 988

When to seek emergency care

  • ✓Blood pressure 160/110 or higher
  • ✓Sudden swelling of face or hands
  • ✓Difficulty breathing at rest
  • ✓Stroke symptoms (FAST)

Urgent symptom cards

Chest pain or pressureSevere shortness of breathSudden severe headache with vision changesFainting or seizureHeavy bleedingThoughts of harming yourself

Live support request

Nearby hospitals

California crisis resources

  • Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS
  • Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773
  • California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative resources