Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA)

The Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for Paraprofessionals aims to enhance community-based experiential training for students preparing to become mental health workers, peer support specialists, and other behavioral health paraprofessionals. A special focus is placed on the knowledge and understanding of the specific concerns of children, adolescents, and young adults who have experienced trauma and are at risk for behavioral health disorders. HRSA will award approximately $10.9 million to up to 29 awardees over a period of four years. More information: https://bit.ly/4bLxU5h

Mental health conditions are the most common complications of pregnancy and childbirth, impacting at least 1 in 5 women during the perinatal period, with individuals from historically marginalized communities at even higher risk. Approximately 75% of those affected remain untreated. To help health care professionals learn more about these conditions, Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance and CVS Health have curated a database of perinatal mental health trainings. Our user-friendly, searchable database makes it easy to find a training based on your schedule, profession, and topic of interest. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3FhrtKI.

Join Maternal Mental Health NOW on May 1–2, 2025 for a virtual Legal & Ethical Dilemmas in Perinatal Mental Health: Assisted Reproductive Technology conference. This year’s conference brings together leading law, medicine, and mental health experts to share deep insights and practical tools for providers, lead thought-provoking discussions and present real-world case studies. This conference meets the criteria for 6 continuing education credits for licensed mental health professionals, including LMFTs, LPCCs, LCSWs, LEPs, and psychologists. REGISTER: https://bit.ly/3Fxqma0

Becoming a new mom or expecting a baby can be overwhelming, and support is crucial during these times. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential help 24/7. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA to connect with professional counselors. This service is also available to partners and family members. Assistance is offered in English and Spanish, with interpreters available for over 60 other languages. Please share to support someone who might need this!

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Our Webinar and Fact Sheet is an excellent resource to learn more about the challenges birthing people with disabilities face and strategies to improve their perinatal health outcomes. Access this content: https://bit.ly/4hhhRNn

Calling all Social Workers! Join the National Association of Social Workers for a virtual learning opportunity presentation by Lynne McIntyre, MSW, MA, PhD. This session is offered FREE for NAPSW members and is $15 for non-members. Registration is required. 1 CEU is available. Register: https://bit.ly/4iqjNnO

Jerelle Medina, an Occupational Therapy student from Keck Graduate Institute, is seeking participation in an anonymous survey on perinatal loss experiences. Your insights will help improve culturally sensitive care. If you’ve experienced perinatal loss in the last 5 years, please consider sharing your insights. Participation is anonymous! For more details or questions, contact Jerelle at [email protected] or supervisor Dr. Kiley Hanish, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C at [email protected]. Survey Link: https://bit.ly/3Xa4yHI

Becoming a new mom or expecting a baby can be overwhelming, and support is crucial during these times. The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers free, confidential help 24/7. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA to connect with professional counselors. This service is also available to partners and family members. Assistance is offered in English and Spanish, with interpreters available for over 60 other languages. Please share to support someone who might need this!

Since its launch on Mother's Day 2022, the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline has been used by over 55,000 help-seekers! The Hotline is a federally-funded program that provides free, 24/7 voice and text support to those struggling with maternal mental health conditions. We are organizing a virtual Advocacy Day so that people can meet with their Members of Congress on April 2nd to ensure that Congress continues funding this critical resource. Want to join us for Advocacy Day? It's an incredible opportunity to work alongside people who are passionate about maternal mental health and creating positive change in our country. We would love to have your voice at the table! Register for Advocacy Day: https://bit.ly/4kclt6a Deadline to register is March 10!

TAKE ACTION TODAY ?Congressional leaders are considering devasting cuts to Medicaid. Pregnant women are at risk since over 40% of births in the US are covered by Medicaid. We are joining NAMI in today's Medicaid Day of Action. Protect Medicaid and our nation's mental health: https://bit.ly/4idbWKl