Get support
You don’t have to do this alone.
Every Project NICU program is free for NICU families. Find parents who understand, someone to talk to, and a community that gets it.
Support circles
Free virtual groups where NICU families support one another.
For every NICU parent
All NICU Parents, with Eastern and Pacific time sessions
For moms, dads and grandparents
NICU Moms Circle, NICU Dads Chat and NICU Grandparents
For life after the NICU
Parents of Medically Complex NICU Grads, Parents of Neurodivergent NICU Grads and Micro Preemie Parents
Circles of shared experience
NICU Parents of Color, LGBTQ+ NICU Parents, Spanish-Speaking NICU Parents and Survivors of Preeclampsia + HELLP
Free, on Zoom, and cameras are optional. Circles change month to month, so check the schedule for this month’s dates.
See this month’s circles
One-on-one support
A parent who’s been there, or a counselor who can help.
Request a parent mentor
Get matched one-to-one with a veteran NICU parent who understands the journey firsthand.
Families are typically connected within 24 hours.
Free counseling
Free, confidential counseling in partnership with BetterHelp, for NICU parents and caregivers.
Care packages and resources
Practical comfort and trusted information for your family.
Care packages
A care package for your family, shipped anywhere in the United States.
Resources for families
Trusted information and tools to help you understand the NICU and what comes next.
Our online community
Connect with NICU families any time, between circles and long after discharge.
For NICU nurses, social workers and care teams
Help the families you care for find us.
Share our support circles
Download our printable Support Circles flyer for your unit, family lounge or discharge folders.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us a little about what’s going on and we’ll point you to the right support.
Bereavement support
Bereavement Box
A gentle package of comfort, sent to your home with care.
Remembering your baby
Free, confidential counseling is here for you, and you are welcome to honor your baby on our Remembrance Wall.
In crisis or need help right now? Call or text 988, or call 911 in an emergency. Project NICU offers peer support, not medical or mental health treatment. For medical concerns, contact your baby’s care team.
Already through the NICU? Become a Parent Mentor