Hand To Hold
Non-profit OrganizationsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Hand to Hold is a national nonprofit organization based in Austin, Texas, focused on providing early intervention mental health support, education, and a supportive community for NICU and bereaved parents. Its services, offered at no cost to families, include in-person and virtual support options such as groups, one-to-one support, counseling, educational resources, podcasts, a mobile app, and comprehensive bedside assistance through partnerships with hospitals. The organization emphasizes care for the parent as a means to support the baby, addressing elevated risks of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders among NICU parents and disparities affecting women of color. The nonprofit operates through a team of professional staff with lived NICU or bereavement experience and positions itself within the nonprofit sector dedicated to maternal mental health and family support, aiming to expand access via a hybrid model of services. Recent developments include formal partnerships and recognition within the NICU community, reflecting ongoing collaboration and program expansion.