Free perinatal mental health consultation line for Washington State health care providers

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 07/01/2019 08:35 AM PDT

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Free perinatal mental health consultation line for Washington State health care providers (877-PAL4MOM)

What is it?

The University of Washington Partnership Access Line for Moms (PAL for Moms) is a free telephone consultation service for health care providers caring for patients with mental health problems who are pregnant, postpartum, or planning pregnancy. Any health care provider in Washington State can receive consultation, recommendations, and referrals to community resources from a psychiatrist with expertise in perinatal mental health.

How can it help?

Psychiatrists provide consultation on any mental health-related question for providers of patients who are pregnant, in the first year postpartum, who are planning pregnancy, or who have pregnancy-related complications (e.g. pregnancy loss, infertility). Topics may include depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric disorders; adjustment to pregnancy loss, complications, or difficult life events; risks of psychiatric medications; non-medication treatments; and consulting about women on psychotropic medications who are wanting to or thinking about getting pregnant.

When can I call 877-725-4666 (PAL4MOM)?

The consultation line is now open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (Pacific). Providers can call at any time and receive a call back within one working day. You can also email with any questions or to schedule a consultation.

Where can I learn more?

Visit the UW Maternal-Child Mental Health Program website for more information about the PAL line and other programs supporting maternal-child mental health.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than two million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, and, beginning in 2020, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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