Postpartum Health Alliance

What Postpartum Health Alliance does

Postpartum Health Alliance is a San Diego County-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit (organized as a nonprofit in 1997 and launched operations in 1998, with predecessor activity dating to 1993) focused on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). It operates a Warmline peer-support phone line, maintains a curated provider directory of 276+ clinicians, runs support groups, delivers continuing education (CE) trainings for professionals including a PMADs 101 course, and publishes educational content through a website and Instagram. Its served audiences are two-sided: perinatal individuals and families seeking information, screening support, and clinical referrals, and the licensed providers (psychologists, therapists, OB/GYNs, midwives, doulas, social workers) who treat them.

The organization is structured around a volunteer board led by President Kristen Lipari, PhD, supported by two part-time staff and two interns. Core "products" are programmatic rather than technological: a Warmline that handled 110 callers in 2025, 275+ CE hours awarded, 43 PMADs 101 completions, and BIPOC scholarship funding of $8,000 supporting 30+ underserved individuals with free therapy. The provider directory, membership roster, and CE curriculum together constitute the organization's primary asset, but there is no proprietary software platform — service delivery is human-mediated.

The business model is a nonprofit funding stack: 56% of the $96,707 disclosed annual budget comes from professional membership dues (315+ members, 60 net-new in 2025), 34% from family foundations and trusts, and 10% from individual contributions. Go-to-market is dual-channel — direct provider recruitment into the membership and a public-facing website and Instagram funnel that drove 23,000 visitors in 2025. The model is volume-of-small-contributions rather than anchor contracts, and capacity is constrained by the two part-time staff ceiling.

Name

Postpartum Health Alliance

Legal name

The San Diego Postpartum Health Alliance

Website

https://postpartumhealthalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Postpartum Health Alliance is a San Diego County nonprofit that supports perinatal mental health through a peer Warmline, a vetted provider directory of 276+ clinicians, CE trainings, and direct services for underserved mothers, funded by 315+ professional members and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Perinatal mental health support services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAO

Integrated Behavioral Health in Primary Care (Collaborative Care)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLALACAJ

Maternal, Women’s & Family Virtual Care Programs (Payer-Sponsored)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Telehealth Platforms/Payer-Sponsored Virtual Care Platforms

SECONDARYHLAFAGAM

Integrated Primary Care in Behavioral Health Settings

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

Keywords

• Perinatal mental health
• Peer support services
• Provider referral directory
• Continuing education training
• Membership program dues

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues and Program Income: Revenue from professional membership fees at three levels: Professional ($135/year), Sponsored Professional ($75/year), and Student ($50/year), plus program-related income.
2. Family Foundations and Trusts: Grants and funding from family foundations and charitable trusts supporting perinatal mental health programs and community initiatives.
3. Individual Contributions: Donations from individuals supporting the mission of providing perinatal mental health support and education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The San Diego Postpartum Health Alliance (PHA) is a nonprofit that provides confidential emotional support, resource referrals, and access to perinatal mental health providers through its Warmline and searchable online provider directory. It also maintains support-group listings, mental health screening resources, and continuing education and membership programs for perinatal professionals.

Product overview

Postpartum Health Alliance is a nonprofit organization offering a unified set of support services for perinatal individuals and families, primarily serving San Diego County. The core service portfolio includes the Warmline peer support telephone service, an online Provider Directory of 276 vetted mental health professionals, and a Support Groups listing. For professionals, the organization provides a three-tiered Membership Program with CE training access (including PMH 101 foundational course and advanced workshops), an online provider directory listing, and networking events. Parent resources include mental health screenings, educational blog content, and a newsletter. The organization does not offer a technology product platform but delivers services through human-powered support, training, and community connection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warmline Confidential voicemail peer-support telephone service for pregnant and postpartum individuals and families, with trained volunteers returning calls within 24 hours to provide emotional support and referrals to local therapists, doulas, lactation consultants, and parent groups. Available 24/7 in English and Spanish at 619-254-0023.
• Provider Directory Searchable online directory of 276+ perinatal mental health professionals in San Diego County, with filters for location, accepting new clients, insurance, language, service location, telehealth, service type, and treatment approach.
• Support Groups Listing of in-person and online support groups across San Diego County, including postpartum, NICU, infertility, loss, couples, LGBTQ+ parents, and specialized topic groups.
• Professional Membership Program Annual membership program for licensed clinical providers, health/wellness professionals, and students, offering directory listing, client referrals via Warmline, continuing education access, a member listserv, workshops, and networking events. Membership tiers: Professional $135/year, Sponsored Professional $75/year, Student $50/year.
• PMH 101 Training Course Three-hour foundational continuing education course on recognition and identification of perinatal mental health conditions, available in pre-recorded online, live virtual, and in-person formats, and providing 3 CE credits.
• Intermediate and Advanced CE Workshops Expert-led live continuing education workshops for clinicians and allied professionals on specialized perinatal mental health topics, offered in-person and virtually throughout the year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,000 individuals accessed perinatal mental health support through PHA website in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UCSD Women's Reproductive Mental Health CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partnership providing specialized reproductive mental health services and training for the San Diego community.
• UCSD Milk BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration supporting maternal and infant health through lactation resources and education.
• Miracle BabiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSan Diego nonprofit providing support to NICU families including the My Brain & My Baby program for mental health support during complicated pregnancies and NICU journeys.
• San Diego Breastfeeding CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLactation support and parenting group services for new families.
• URCC (Urban Restoration Counseling Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedi-Cal mental health services partnership supporting access to care for underserved communities.
• Sharp Maternal Mental Health IOPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntensive outpatient program for moderate to severe postpartum mental health conditions at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital.
• Rady Children's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor children's hospital partnership for pediatric and family mental health coordination.
• Kaiser Permanente HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership for perinatal mental health services.
• Scripps HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership for perinatal mental health services.
• Sharp HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partnership including Sharp Mary Birch Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital support groups.
• Tri-City Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership for perinatal mental health services.
• Providence Mission HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system partnership for perinatal mental health services.
• Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis intervention partnership for immediate mental health support.
• Vista Hill ADAPTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partnership supporting access to care for Medi-Cal clients.
• Lightfully Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral health treatment partnership.
• San Ysidro HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center providing healthcare access to underserved communities.
• Postpartum Support InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing PSI-CA Chapter, online support groups, and maternal mental health resources including the PSI Helpline (800-PPD-MOMS).
• PSI-CA Chapter and Maternal Mental Health NowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalifornia chapter of Postpartum Support International and related maternal mental health advocacy organization.
• The Institute for Reproductive Grief CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing reproductive loss support and education.
• Thrive Wellness CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness services partnership for perinatal families.
• SD Black Workers CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlack worker advocacy organization; PHA supports maternity rights research.
• SAY San Diego | First 5 First StepsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly childhood development and family support partnership.
• Family Health CentersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Centers providing primary care to underserved populations.
• San Diego Kids First / San Diego Therapy FirstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild and family therapy services partnership.
• Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health (formerly 2020 Mom)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational policy organization focused on maternal mental health advocacy and awareness.
• Global CommunitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational development organization partnership.
• Jewish Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services organization providing family and community support.
• San Diego State University – Childhood Development Training ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for training future perinatal professionals.
• Volunteers of America – San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services organization providing community support programs.
• Avocado HealthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrand and corporate partnership for perinatal wellness products/services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Black Mamas Matter Alliance: National alliance advancing Black maternal health through research, policy, and care model innovation - aligned with PHA's equity-focused initiatives including BIPOC scholarships and Medi-Cal provider partnerships.
• Mahmee (Pelago): Tech-enabled maternal and infant health platform offering virtual perinatal support, provider matching, and care coordination - competes for the same families and providers PHA serves, but with scaled technology and national reach.

Direct peers

• The Postpartum Stress Center: Pennsylvania-based specialty treatment center for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders offering therapy, support groups, and training - directly comparable clinical and educational offerings to PHA.
• Maternal Mental Health Now: California-based nonprofit (formerly 2020 Mom) focused on maternal mental health policy, awareness, and advocacy. PHA partners directly with them and operate in overlapping awareness/advocacy space at state level.
• Perinatal Support Washington: Washington-state nonprofit offering Warmline peer support, provider directory, and parent/professional education for perinatal mental health - a near-identical service model to PHA in a different geography.
• Postpartum Support International - California Chapter: California state chapter of Postpartum Support International providing regional perinatal mental health coordination - PHA is listed as a PSI-CA affiliate and operates in overlapping state-level awareness and referral space.
• Seleni Institute: New York-based nonprofit providing perinatal mental health clinical services, training, and outreach - shares PHA's combined direct-service and professional-education model with broader geographic reach.

Broad incumbents

• National Perinatal Association: National professional association advocating for perinatal health across mental health, clinical, and policy domains - operates at broader scope than PHA but overlaps in professional training and resource curation.
• Postpartum Support International: National umbrella organization for perinatal mental health support operating the 1-800-PPD-MOMS helpline, state chapters, and provider training. PHA is a PSI-CA affiliate and shares the Warmline and peer-support model at a national scale.

Regional players

• Pacific Post Partum Support Society: Canadian nonprofit based in British Columbia offering a peer-support Warmline and provider referrals for perinatal mental health - the closest international analog to PHA's service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/postpartumhealthalliance
• Xx.com/phasandiego

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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