This grant provided culturally responsive mental health screening, education, support, and treatment to women struggling emotionally during the pregnancy and postpartum period through initiatives that reduce stigma, build collaboration, and improve access to care.
Grant activities included:
- Culturally inclusive patient education;
- Professional continuing education on maternal mental health disorders, evidence-based practices, and culturally responsive care;
- A master’s level intern training module;
- Recruitment of BIPOC interns and clinicians;
- Development of an advisory committee of diverse community organizations and community members to guide program development and evaluation;
- Outreach to the St. Joseph County community to communicate and collaborate with current and potential partners;
- Becoming a hub and bridge for participants who need support but may be hesitant to access mental health care; and
- Screening, referring, and providing services at an appropriate level of care based on participant needs.
Impact
Reduces stigma and centers minority groups in education while building collaboration with diverse community organizations and community members and increasing access to care
News
February 7, 2024 // MHAM Receives Grant from Valinhos Foundation to launch a Maternal Mental Health Project!
