Substance Use Initiative
Substance Use and Mental Health Conditions
MDPQC received supplemental funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address substance use and mental health conditions among pregnant people, postpartum people and affected newborns. The overall objective is to increase clinical-community linkages to provide better care and treatment, including mental health care, to pregnant and postpartum people experiencing substance use and mental health conditions. By participating in this initiative, MDPQC hospitals and facilities will be able to increase processes to identify community resources and increase referrals to treatment and support services for substance use and mental health.
Please reach out to Alynna Nguyen at anguyen@hqi.solutions or 804.287.0285 with any questions related to this project.
Opioid Use Community Resource Inventory
This guide is a compilation of local and statewide resources for hospitals and facilities working with patients experiencing substance use and mental health conditions across Maryland. As part of our substance use initiative, we’ve created this community resource inventory for providers and staff to utilize when referring patients to substance use and mental health services. This is not a comprehensive list of available resources. Please call or refer to the organizations' websites for up-to-date information.
Featured Community Resource: Better Together Program
The Better Together Program supports families facing investigation by Child Protective Services (CPS) before a case is opened in court, and pregnant women likely to face CPS investigation at birth. It provides legal assistance, community services and peer support to prevent CPS from removing children from their parents, and keep children in the home with their families whenever possible. Their team of lawyers, a social worker and parent advocates work with parents to solve problems that could lead to their children being removed. Learn more.
Resources on Opioid Use During Pregnancy (for healthcare providers and health departments)
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) - a three-part infographic series on best practices to support pregnant and postpartum women with opioid use disorder and infants prenatally exposed to opioids.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March of Dimes
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Maryland Maternal Health Innovation Program (MDMOM)
MACS for MOMs (Maryland Addiction Consultations Service for MOMs)
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ECHO Clinic – real-time, online learning sessions with expert specialist teams
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Consultation Services – warmline for clinical questions, resources, and referral information
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Training – opportunities for continuing education and ongoing support
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Learning Events
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May 21, 2024 Webinar – Screening for and Discussing Substance Use with Pregnant People: Why Words Matter
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Presentation Slides​​​​​​​
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August 13, 2024 Office Hours Recording - MDPQC SUD Initiative
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September 10, 2024 Webinar - Birth Equity and Health Justice: A Critical Examination of Test and Report​
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Screening Tools and Referral Resources
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Referral Resources for Patients with Positive SUD Screen in Maryland
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MDH - Behavioral Health Hospital Coordination Dashboard – Resource Dashboards for Providers
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MDH - Postpartum Infant and Maternal Referral (PIMR) Form, Best Practices, and Instructions for Use
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Resources for SDOH Screening Implementation
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Action Plan Template for Implementing Universal SDOH Screening
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The Joint Commission Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Screening Question Bank
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American Hospital Association’s ICD-10-CM Coding for Social Determinants of Health
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American Hospital Association, Screening for Social Needs: Guiding Care Teams to Engage Patients
Resources for Substance Use Screening Practices
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Maryland SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referrals to Treatment)
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NNEPQIN’s Screening for Substance Use During Pregnancy Using SBIRT as a Framework
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Universal Screening Tools for Substance Use
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Validated Screening Tools for SDOH
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