Stigma

Address and seek to change stigmatizing attitudes towards substance use disorders and MAT services among patients, providers, other staff, community members, and policymakers. 

Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders in Perinatal Individuals: A Toolkit for Substance Use Disorder Treatment Providers

This toolkit is tailored specifically to the unique needs of multidisciplinary substance use disorder (SUD) providers and programs serving perinatal individuals. It is meant to be a quick reference resource about mental health and SUD specific to perinatal individuals.

Substance Use and Pregnancy—Part 1: Current State Policies on Mandatory Reporting of Substance Use During Pregnancy, and Their Implications

This is the first in a series of articles on state policies that support or inhibit postpartum women’s (PPWs’) access to long-term recovery from opioid-use disorders (OUDs). It reviews current federal and state policies on mandatory reporting by health care professionals of a patient's substance use during pregnancy and their implications

Your Words Matter – Language Showing Compassion and Care for Women, Infants, Families, and Communities Impacted by Substance Use Disorder

This resource offers background information and tips for providers on how to use person-first language and on which terms to avoid using to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction or substance use disorder with pregnant women and mothers.

MCPAP for Moms

MCPAP for Moms provides obstetricians, midwives, and PCPs with psychiatric consultation for behavioral health concerns and questions around medications when pregnant or breastfeeding. MCPAP for Moms also supports connections with community-based services and support groups.