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Local Resources for Families – Birthstone Women's Wellness

Birthstone Women's Wellness · Community Resources

Local resources for
Southwest Riverside County families.

A curated list of free and covered support services available to families in Murrieta, Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, and Riverside County — because no family should navigate pregnancy and the postpartum period without a support network.

Start with
Birthstone Women's Wellness

Lactation support, doula services, home birth midwifery, and women's wellness — all under one roof in Murrieta. Most visits covered by insurance at no cost. In-office and virtual, 7 days a week including evenings.

Support services for families in
Southwest Riverside County

Lactation & Infant Feeding

Insurance Covered
Birthstone Women's Wellness

Licensed Midwife-led lactation support — in-office in Murrieta and virtual throughout California. Most visits covered by insurance at no cost. 7 days a week.

Book a lactation visit →
Free
WIC Breastfeeding Support

California WIC provides free breastfeeding support including peer counselors, group classes, and breast pump assistance for eligible families in Riverside County.

California WIC →
Free
La Leche League

Free breastfeeding support groups led by trained volunteer leaders. Local groups meet in the Temecula and Murrieta area — a valuable community supplement to professional care.

Find a local group →
Free
National Breastfeeding Helpline

Free telephone breastfeeding support available through the National Breastfeeding Helpline — staffed by trained breastfeeding counselors for after-hours questions.

1-800-994-9662

Doula Services

Medi-Cal Covered
SoCal Doulas at Birthstone Women's Wellness

Birth and postpartum doulas covered by Medi-Cal and most insurance plans — matched through SoCal Doulas, coordinated through our office. Serving all of Southern California.

Learn about covered doulas →
Free · Low-Cost
DONA International Directory

The DONA International member directory allows families to search for certified birth and postpartum doulas in their area — including Temecula, Murrieta, and Riverside County.

Search DONA directory →
Medi-Cal Covered
Riverside County Doula Benefit

Medi-Cal members in Riverside County are eligible for birth and postpartum doula services at no cost. Contact us to verify your specific plan and get matched with a credentialed doula.

Verify your doula benefit →

Postpartum Mental Health

Free · 24/7
Postpartum Support International Helpline

Free confidential support for postpartum depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. Volunteer coordinators connect families with local mental health resources and peer support.

1-800-944-4773
Free · 24/7
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 by call or text. Staffed by trained counselors — available to any parent experiencing a mental health crisis.

Call or text 988
Local
Riverside County Department of Mental Health

Mental health services for Riverside County residents including postpartum mental health support, counseling, and crisis intervention. Medi-Cal accepted.

Riverside County DMH →
Free
Postpartum Support International Peer Mentors

Volunteer peer mentor program connecting families who have experienced postpartum mood disorders with trained peer support — free of charge, available nationwide.

postpartum.net →

Food, WIC & Basic Needs

Free
California WIC Program

Free nutritious food, feeding support, and health referrals for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. Serves families across all income levels who qualify.

Apply for WIC →
Free
Feeding America — Find a Food Bank

Locate the nearest food bank or food pantry in Riverside County — including Temecula and Murrieta. No income verification required at most locations.

Find a food bank →
Local
Murrieta & Temecula Community Pantries

Several churches and community organizations in Murrieta and Temecula operate free food pantries open to all community members — no documentation required at most sites.

Search local pantries →

Insurance & Benefits Assistance

Free
Birthstone Women's Wellness — Benefits Verification

We verify your insurance benefits for lactation, doula, and midwifery services — free of charge, before every appointment. Call or text (760) 264-4077.

Verify my benefits →
Free
Covered California

California's official health insurance marketplace — apply for Medi-Cal or subsidized commercial insurance coverage during open enrollment or following qualifying life events such as birth.

coveredca.com →
Free
IEHP Member Services

Inland Empire Health Plan member services — for questions about your IEHP Medi-Cal benefits including doula coverage, lactation benefits, and provider access.

1-888-711-6806
About this resource list Birthstone Women's Wellness maintains this list as a community service for the families we serve in Southwest Riverside County. Resource availability, phone numbers, and eligibility requirements may change — we recommend confirming details directly with each organization. If you know of a resource that should be added, please contact us at (760) 264-4077.

We are your first call
for everything perinatal.

If you are not sure where to start — call us. We have been navigating these resources for families for years and we are happy to point you in the right direction. (760) 264-4077.