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In crisis? Call or text 988.Text HOME to 741741. PSI: 1-800-944-4773.
Doula wellbeing
Doula mental-health resources
Free, private, and vetted support links for working doulas. Crisis help is first.
Crisis help first.
Lower-cost therapy links.
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Support for working doulas
Crisis help right now
Free and private support. If you are in crisis, please reach out now.
State crisis lines
988 works in every state. These states also have listed public lines.
- California: California 988Call 988 · 24/7Call
- Washington: Washington Recovery Help LineCall 1-866-789-1511 · 24/7Call
- Colorado: Colorado Mental Health LineCall 988 · 24/7Call
- Minnesota: 988 Minnesota LifelineCall 988 · 24/7Call
- Massachusetts: Behavioral Health Help LineCall 833-773-2445 · 24/7Call
- Georgia: Georgia Crisis and Access LineCall 1-800-715-4225 · 24/7Call
Lower-cost therapy
Places to look when full-price therapy is too much.
Peer support
Other doulas can help you feel less alone. Peer support is not medical care.
Training organizations
Your training or certifying group may also have member support.
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Research deep dive
The long-form DoulaPaid article explains burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress, and vicarious trauma in doula work.
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These resources are for wellbeing reflection, not medical or psychological evaluation. They do not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. If you are in crisis, call or text 988. If you have ongoing concerns about your mental health, please talk with a licensed professional. Do not enter private health details or client details here.