Community resources
Groups can be joined at any time and are available to the public
Register here. You can also call 512-454-3743.
- Groups are free!
- Members just need to register, and AnyBabyCan will get in touch with them and make sure they have the info to join the group. They do not have to make a commitment to attend every week. They can show up when they want/are able to.
- Includes two groups: support group for moms with babies under 18 months and pregnancy support group
Childbirth preparation classes at no-cost for expecting mothers and their supporting partners.
Find classes here. You can also call 512-454-3743.
- 4 week class
- English or Spanish
- Must be pregnant to participate
Program for pregnant members who are less than 28 weeks pregnant with their first pregnancy, or who have no living children/are not parenting any children, as well as teenagers.
Visit anybabycan.org. You can also call 512-454-3743.
Members are matched with an OB Nurse who meets with them in person throughout their pregnancy.
Counseling services as wrap-around service for currently enrolled AnyBabyCan clients
Visit anybabycan.org. You can also call 512-454-3743.
- This program does not provide crisis services
- English or Spanish
- LIMITS: Must be current AnyBabyCan client
Grief and loss support groups
Visit austingrief.org. You can also call 512-472-7878.
- Individual, family and couples, group therapy
- Sliding scale starting at $30 for income under $30k annually
- Accepts Medicaid, Medicare and BCBS as of October 2021
Monday to Thursday: 8am – 8pm, Fridays: 8am – 6pm
Provides prepared meals/fresh grocery items for 3 months, delivered to member’s home after they have delivered their baby
Visit gafoods.com. You can also call 1-800-852-2211.
- To access the service, member needs to call the number listed after delivering their baby
- To receive the 2nd box, the member must report having scheduled a postpartum visit.
- To receive the 3rd box, the member must have an insurance claim of a completed postpartum visit.
- LIMITS: Not available for CHIP Perinate members.
GALS is dedicated to providing emotional, physical and informational support to birthing people and healthcare providers who are under-supported in order to improve birth outcomes and strengthen families.
Visit givingaustinlaborsupport.org. You can also call 512-934-2171.
- Doula services for high-risk pregnancy
- Includes prenatal and postpartum home visits
- CHIP Perinate members can receive prenatal and during delivery support
- Member should complete online referral as soon as they are interested in services, as well as call when in labor
Behavioral health case management services for members with chronic/ multiple/ complex medical and mental health needs
Visit magellanhealthcare.com. You can also call 1-800-424-1764.
- Fill the online Form to schedule a call for member with specialist
- Member can call the 1-800 phone number to complete an intake call to be connected to case management services and in-network mental health providers
Prenatal and Postpartum Services in English and Spanish, including support groups
Visit msvwatx.org. You can also call 512-710-5729.
- All sessions include free childcare, a nutritious meal, and transportation assistance.
- Monthly Community Wellness Clinics
- Childbirth Preparation Classes
- Birth Companion (Doula) Trainings
MyStrength is a self-guided online tool and mobile app for members* to learn to reduce chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression or substance use disorder. MyStrength also offers materials to support pregnant women and new parents.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Visit mystrength.com or download the myStrength mobile app
- Select Sign up
- Use access code DCHP
- Complete a brief personal profile.
You can also call 1-800-945-4355 (TTY 7-1-1).
*For ages 13+
Peer support groups for families from when they are just starting their parenting journey and expecting a baby, all the way to older toddlers up to three years old, as well as when they welcome more children
Visit pipaustin.org. You can also call 512-829-1704.
- Families meet for 8 – 10 weeks together with a trained PIP facilitator who guides them through the PIP program and helps foster meaningful relationships. Groups meet during the day or evenings and either one or both caregiver(s) can attend.
- Each meeting includes time to focus on baby development and a break time for informal socializing with other parents.
Provides resources to mothers with perinatal mood disorders.
Visit pphatx.org. You can also call 512-920-3737 or 512-590-1853.
- Therapy and psychiatric voucher programs to subsidize the cost for clients.
- Have a list of mental health care providers that specialize in treating perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (Kristy’s List)
Focuses on the treatment of psychiatric disorders and emotional challenges in women during reproductive changes over the lifespan of women.
Visit uthealthaustin.org. You can also call 833-882-2737.
- Schedule an appointment here
- Medicaid and other types of insurance accepted.
iSpeak Austin offers language access cards to help you connect with an interpreter in your preferred language, at no cost. Use your iSpeak wallet-size card for hospitals, health clinics, emergency and non-emergency services, public assistance and more. Go to austintexas.gov/ispeak to download your iSpeak card at no cost.
