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State launches phone line and training to connect providers with perinatal psychiatrists; early data show hundreds served

Department of Social Services · May 23, 2025
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Summary

DSS showcased the Access Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms program: a statewide, free provider consultation line staffed by perinatal psychiatrists, training webinars and toolkits, and outcomes through Dec. 2024 including 2,667 consultations and 344 patients receiving outreach and referrals.

Beth, the Access Mental Health presenter, described a statewide perinatal psychiatric consultation program that provides free, real‑time support to clinicians caring for pregnant and postpartum patients with mental‑health or substance‑use concerns.

She said providers can call a toll‑free line—(833) 978‑6667—to reach board‑certified psychiatrists with…

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