ForWhen
Guiding new and expecting parents to perinatal and infant mental health supports
Are you pregnant or have a baby less than 12 months old and are struggling with your mental health?
Perhaps your baby blues won’t go away.
Perhaps you’ve found your transition to parenting harder than expected.
Perhaps with a previous baby, you’ve had perinatal mental health challenges and you want to be well supported this time around.
We are here ForWhen you need to be supported. We’ll navigate you to the critical mental health and wellbeing services you might need at this challenging time in your parenting journey.
Call ForWhen
1300 24 23 22
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Step 1: Call our number
New or expecting parents/carers, concerned family members, or health professionals can call us on 1300 24 23 22 9.00am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday to speak with a local navigator.
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Step 2: We’ll listen
Your local navigator will listen to you, assess the challenges you’re facing, talk through how you’re feeling, and consider your needs.
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Step 3: Navigate to services
Your navigator will search and guide you to services and supports that are suitable for your needs.
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Step 4: Get you connected
Then, they’ll connect you with the right support service to help your mental health and wellbeing.
This year, 97% of parents rated the ForWhen clinician “very good” or “excellent”.
Do you need assistance contacting ForWhen?
It’s important to us that everyone can access ForWhen. We have options available to make accessing ForWhen easier for you.