03/05/2026
The Houston stats you won’t see on the news. 💔
When we say the maternal mental health gap in Houston is urgent, we have the data to prove it.
We created this infographic [point to the image] to show what 1 in 3 low-income moms struggling with postpartum depression really looks like in our city.
Look closely at those numbers:
📊 The Access Gap: Only 1 in 10 moms who need treatment receive it in our communities.
📊 The Barriers: It’s not just cost. It's the silent burden of transportation, childcare, and stigma that keeps moms drowning.
📊 The Cost to Houston: Untreated maternal mental health costs our city $15 million annually in ER visits and child welfare costs.
But data without a solution is just bad news.
That’s why we are launching this March. Our goal is $20,000, and it is a local solution for a local crisis.
We remove the barriers the infographic highlights by:
✅ Providing FREE therapy.
✅ Hosting "Mindful Moms" support groups during existing program hours.
✅ Offering on-site childcare and transportation assistance.
Healing parents heal families. Your donation is an investment in the stability of a Houston family and the future of a Houston baby.
Let's change the statistics. Invest in a Strong Mind today:
https://www.houstonbirthingconnection.org/donate