Acacia Family Support - Support services for pre and postnatal depression and anxiety
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Affirming and inclusive support for LGBTQIA+ families 

Pre and postnatal depression and anxiety can affect anyone, and we’re here to help. Our services provide a welcoming and supportive space for LGBTQIA+ parents and their partners to access the care they need during this important time. We’re committed to providing inclusive services that ensure you feel respected, understood, and supported throughout your journey.

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Acacia LGBTQ+ PND Survival Guide

Maternal Mental Health Survival Guide for Dads and Partners

Living Life to the Full  The most recommended online courses covering low mood, stress and resiliency.  Courses are free for individuals.

NHS Self Help Guides a range of self help/information guides from the NHS

APP Guide for Partners A postpartum psychosis guide to help partners

Joe overcomes debilitating anxiety

Freddy's Story.  Trans mans pregnancy story

Mental Health and Being LGBTQ+.  Christine's mental health story

Birmingham LGBT Services offer a range of services focused on improving the health and wellbeing of individuals including counselling services for people who are experiencing issues with their sexual health, sexuality or gender, providing free counselling to men, women and non-binary people.

The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) offer support to anyone who is down or in crisis online, over the phone on 0800 58 58 58, or on webchat.


OCD Action provide support and information to anybody affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Shout exists to provide support to anyone, anywhere and at any time who may be experiencing a challenging time with their mental health for whatever reason.  Just text SHOUT to 85258.  The text is free and anonymous on all major UK networks.

If you live outside of Birmingham please click here to go to the Hearts and Minds map of local support groups around the country.  All you need to do is put in your postcode and the map will show you what's available locally to you.

Click here to visit our Q&A page.  Acacia answers some common questions about perinatal anxiety and depression.