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Aim to develop and implement a comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT) training for professionals in perinatal health and substance use disorder fields (family court and judicial system), as well as those with lived experience.
Environment and Economic Circumstances
Currently recruiting workgroup chair/co-chair. If you or a member of your team, department, or network may be interested, contact mo_actionnetwork@umkc.edu.
Health Care Access and Quality
Aim to improve substance use disorder (SUD) screening of pregnant and postpartum women through the development of self-screening tool that connects mothers to needed resources and supports without fear of disclosing or asking for help.
Social Community Context
Aim to improve community care process throughout the perinatal and postpartum care period, including the provision of social support, available resources and supports, and parent education.
System Capacity and Legislative Policy
Aim to develop and distribute public service announcements (PSA) related to the knowledge of legal rights and services for mothers and families affected by substance use and mental and behavioral health challenges. Includes the development of tools and resources from the lived experience perspective to empower mothers and families to engage in health-related decision-making processes and navigate needed services and supports.
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