Postpartum Support International

What Postpartum Support International does

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 and headquartered (functionally, via national coordination) in Portland, Oregon, whose mission is to increase awareness, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health disorders, the most common complication of childbirth. The organization serves three end-users: expectant and new mothers/birthing people (1 in 5 of whom experience perinatal mood/anxiety disorders), fathers and non-birthing partners (1 in 10 affected), and the licensed healthcare professionals (therapists, counselors, nurses, psychiatrists) who treat them. Free direct-to-consumer services include a 24/7 national helpline (1-800-944-4773 / 4PPD) and text lines in English and Spanish, virtual peer support groups, a peer mentor program matching survivors to newcomers, and the searchable PSI Provider Directory (psidirectory.com). PSI also partners with HRSA's Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-943-5746, 60-language interpreter services).

PSI's core product portfolio splits between consumer support and professional credentialing. The professional pillar is anchored by the Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) program, established in 2018 and NCCA-accredited through June 2031, which standardizes training and competency assessment for clinicians and feeds the provider directory with searchable, certified providers. PSI also operates professional training sessions (in-person and online) and a Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line for medical providers. Adjacent programs include The Climb (annual community events), the Mind the Gap national coalition, and the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (PMHA-POC) targeting underserved populations. The platform layer consists of three web properties: postpartum.net (national site), psichapters.com (chapter network portal), and psidirectory.com (provider directory), plus CRM and email infrastructure (Neon CRM, Constant Contact).

PSI operates a federated delivery model through 50 state chapters plus Washington D.C., each with its own volunteer board, local programming, and training scholarships. Revenue is diversified across individual donations and tax-deductible memberships, corporate charitable grants and cause-marketing campaigns (e.g., OLLY $1.5M three-year commitment, Momcozy percent-of-proceeds campaigns), PMH-C certification and training fees, and chapter-level fundraising. All direct-to-consumer services are provided free of charge. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, consistent with a lean central staff supporting a large volunteer-driven chapter footprint. The organization holds no parent-company relationship and is independently governed by a national board of directors.

Name

Postpartum Support International

Legal name

Postpartum Support International

Website

https://psichapters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a US nonprofit that provides free helpline, peer support, and provider-directory services plus NCCA-accredited PMH-C certification for clinicians, serving mothers, fathers, and healthcare professionals across all 50 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mental Health Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Lactation, Postpartum & Perinatal Support Services (HLAFAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

Keywords

• Perinatal mental health
• Postpartum support services
• Professional mental health certification
• Peer support groups
• Maternal mental health nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: PSI relies on individual donations and contributions from community members to promote awareness, prevention, and treatment of maternal mental health issues. All memberships are tax-deductible. Tax ID: 77-0196208.
2. Corporate Partnerships: PSI receives grants and charitable donations from corporate partners. For example, OLLY committed $1.5 million in grants over three years to nonprofit partners including PSI. Momcozy donated 15% of proceeds from select sleep essentials during their Mother's Day campaign.
3. Professional Training and Certification: PSI offers training sessions and the PMH-C certification program for healthcare professionals. Revenue generated supports PSI trainings and events, with scholarships available to offset costs for professionals seeking certification.
4. Membership Fees: PSI offers individual memberships that are tax-deductible and support the organization's mission to increase awareness, education, prevention, and treatment of perinatal mental health issues.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers perinatal mental health support through a free national helpline (1-800-944-4773), an online provider directory (psidirectory.com), virtual peer support groups, and a peer mentor program for affected families. For healthcare providers, PSI offers the NCCA-accredited Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and professional training sessions. The organization operates a nationwide network of 50 state chapters plus Washington D.C. that deliver grassroots awareness, education, advocacy, and local resources.

Product overview

Postpartum Support International is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive ecosystem of perinatal mental health support services. The core offerings include a helpline (1-800-944-4773), an online provider directory (psidirectory.com), virtual peer support groups, and a peer mentor program. For professionals, PSI offers the NCCA-accredited Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) and training sessions. The organization operates a nationwide network of state chapters (all 50 U.S. states) that provide local resources and community-based initiatives. Additional programs include The Climb awareness events, the Mind the Gap Initiative, and the Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color. PSI also partners with companies for charitable giving campaigns to fund maternal mental health programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PMH-C Certification: Perinatal Mental Health Certification program for healthcare professionals
• The Climb
• Mind the Gap
• Perinatal Mental Health Alliance for People of Color (PMHA-POC)
• The Georgia Fund for Perinatal Mental Health
• PEACE for Moms Program

Products and services

• Helpline and Text Support Service Free confidential phone and text helpline available to individuals and families seeking perinatal mental health support, with options for English (#2) and Spanish (#1).
• PSI Provider Directory Web-based directory that connects individuals with trained perinatal mental health professionals in their local area.
• Virtual Peer Support Groups Facilitated online support groups for mothers, partners, and families affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
• Peer Mentor Program Program that pairs individuals with trained peer mentors who have personal experience with perinatal mood disorders for one-on-one support.
• Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) NCCA-accredited professional certification for healthcare providers (therapists, counselors, nurses, psychiatrists) demonstrating competency in perinatal mental health.
• Professional Training Sessions In-person and online continuing education and training programs for healthcare professionals on perinatal mental health topics.
• Perinatal Psychiatric Consult Line Consultation service for medical professionals seeking expert guidance on mental health care for pregnant and postpartum patients.
• State Chapter Network Network of 50 state chapters plus Washington D.C. providing local awareness, education, support groups, scholarships, and advocacy for perinatal mental health.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800,000 people affected annually by perinatal mental health disorders, with only 25% receiving treatment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OLLYcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026OLLY, a San Francisco-based wellness supplement brand, partnered with Postpartum Support International as part of their 'Do What Serves You' campaign for Mental Health Awareness Month. OLLY committed $1.5 million in grants over three years to nonprofit partners including SeekHer Foundation, Girl Up, The National Menopause Foundation, and Postpartum Support International. The partnership aims to encourage women to prioritize their mental and physical health without guilt.
• MomcozycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Momcozy, a maternal wellness brand, partnered with PSI for a Mother's Day campaign centered on a Truths of Motherhood Report and charitable giving initiative. From April 26 through May 10, Momcozy donated 15% of proceeds from select sleep essentials to fund PSI's maternal mental health programs, including its helpline. The campaign aimed to highlight the complexity of modern motherhood and expand access to mental health support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mahmee: Digital maternal health platform connecting expecting and new parents with care providers, content, and community. Comparable to PSI in serving the perinatal audience, but as a for-profit commercial enterprise competing for provider and consumer mindshare.
• Maven Clinic: Well-capitalized commercial women's and family health virtual care platform offering paid perinatal mental health, fertility, and postpartum care. Direct commercial comparator to PSI's free consumer services and a competitive threat to PSI's provider directory channel.

Direct peers

• Seleni Institute: Nonprofit combining clinical maternal mental health services, training, and research. Comparable to PSI in serving the perinatal mental health population and offering professional training, but adds a clinical-care delivery arm that PSI does not operate.
• The Blue Dot Project: Nonprofit focused on raising awareness about perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and reducing stigma. Directly comparable to PSI in audience (perinatal families), mission (awareness and education), and nonprofit delivery model.
• 2020 Mom: Mission-aligned U.S. nonprofit dedicated to addressing maternal mental health through advocacy, policy change, and community awareness. Closely comparable to PSI's grassroots advocacy focus and 50-state chapter operating model.
• Shades of Blue Project: Nonprofit addressing Black maternal mental health through advocacy, community support, and provider training. Directly comparable to PSI's PMHA-POC initiative on culturally responsive care for communities of color in the perinatal period.
• Maternal Mental Health Now: Community-based nonprofit advancing maternal mental health through advocacy, training, and direct support. Closely comparable to PSI in serving perinatal individuals, providing professional training, and engaging in policy advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Largest U.S. grassroots mental health nonprofit, providing helplines, support groups, and public education across all mental health conditions. Comparable business model (chapter-driven, donation-funded, helpline-led) but operates broadly rather than in PSI's perinatal niche.
• HRSA National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: Federally funded 24/7 hotline (1-833-943-5746) offering confidential support to pregnant and postpartum individuals in 60 languages. Directly comparable to PSI's helpline in audience and function, but operates as a government-funded incumbent that PSI routes users to in some states.
• Mental Health America: National nonprofit providing screening tools, peer support, advocacy, and public education across all mental health conditions. Comparable in nonprofit operating model, screening/provider referral infrastructure, and advocacy focus, but at much broader mental health scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PostpartumSupportInternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/psi_alabama
• Xx.com/PostpartumHelp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/postpartum-support-international

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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