Your Link to Mental Health and Substance Use Consultation, Support and Resources

 

“The team’s psychiatrist was amazing. That was one of the best experiences consulting. She was kind, intelligent, and had so much wisdom to share.” ~Obstetric Provider, New Haven County


CHECK OUT OUR PROVIDER TOOLKIT!

Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Toolkit – Spring 2025

For more information about our toolkits, go to our Toolkit section on our provider resource page


Join our ACCESS Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms Hub Team Perinatal Psychiatrists for a free, monthly educational discussion on a variety of mental health and substance use topics for obstetrical providers. Monthly meetings will be virtual through the Webex platform and will provide a short, structured didactic followed by an open discussion. Email elizabeth.garrigan@carelon.com for more information.

Second Thursday of Every Month 12:30pm – 1:30pm

REGISTER FOR CLINICAL CONVERSATIONS SERIES

  • October 9, 2025: Benzodiazepines in Pregnancy
  • November 13, 2025: Antipsychotics in Pregnancy 101
  • December 11, 2025: How Do You Prescribe Lamotrigine in Pregnancy

  • September 11, 2025: How Do You Prescribe Lithium in Pregnancy?
  • August 14, 2025: Are Stimulants “Safe” to Use When Treating ADHD in Pregnancy?
  • July 10, 2025: Alcohol Use in Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • June 12, 2025: What to Do When Someone Screens Positive for Hypomania?

The ACCESS Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms Clinical Conversations series started in 2023. All previously recorded sessions can also be found on our provider resources page


ACCESS Mental Health and Substance Use for Moms offers psychiatric expertise and consultation to medical providers treating perinatal individuals presenting with mental health and/or substance use concerns. For obstetric, pediatric and adult primary care, and psychiatric providers treating pregnant and postpartum patients up to one-year post delivery.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
833-978-MOMS (6667)

For information on all ACCESS Mental Health CT programs click here.

Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
833-978-MOMS (6667)
Funded by the CT Department of
Mental Health and Addiction Services
Carelon Behavioral Health