Description
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is accepting applications for the Screening & Treatment for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders (MMHSUD) program. The purpose of this program is to improve maternal mental health and substance use disorder outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women by providing obstetric, primary care, and other maternal health providers with timely access to teleconsultation, training, and care coordination support including resource and referrals.
Key aspects of this program include:
• Providing teleconsultation, training, and care coordination support to maternal health providers
• Improving maternal mental health and substance use disorder outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women
• Supporting states, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations in their efforts to address maternal mental health and substance use disorders
• Encouraging the use of evidence-based and evidence-informed approaches to address maternal mental health and substance use disorders
• Promoting partnership and local leadership in addressing maternal mental health and substance use disorders
• Prioritizing program integrity and fiscal stewardship in the administration of grant funds