CARE FOR MOMS: SUPPORTING NEW MOMS IN SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY AND MENTAL WELLNESS

Pregnancy and the early months of motherhood can be filled with joy and anticipation, but they can also bring significant emotional and physical challenges. For women in recovery, pregnancy and the postpartum period can be especially complex and involve Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs)—a group of conditions that can include depression, anxiety, and trauma-related stress during pregnancy and the postpartum period. 

To help women through these challenges, CPC’s Care for Moms program is designed to support women during and after pregnancy with specialized maternal mental health care and substance use recovery services. Care for Moms works in the community to bring together clinicians and care coordinators who work alongside women as they navigate pregnancy, postpartum, and recovery. Through counseling, recovery supports, and care coordination, the program provides compassionate, whole-person care for mothers and their families. Care for Moms offers a supportive, judgment-free environment where mothers can strengthen their mental health, sustain recovery, and build stability for their families— helping to create healthier beginnings for both mother and child.

Mary

Mary came to us in the middle of a high-risk pregnancy, overwhelmed by medical complications, anxiety, and the pressure of caring for her family while struggling to care for herself. Our team surrounded her with coordinated support—a therapist who helped her manage anxiety and stay grounded in the present, a psychiatrist who guided her through safe medication options, and a case manager who bridged communication with her physicians and helped her navigate the daily challenges that once felt impossible. Week by week, Mary began advocating for herself at prenatal appointments, reconnecting with her family, and preparing for her baby with a calm confidence she hadn’t felt in months. What began as crisis slowly became stability. What once felt isolating became supported. This is the kind of transformation that CPC’s Care for Moms Program makes possible.

“At CPC, we specialize in navigating the complexities of psychiatric medication management, while also emphasizing the compassionate care required to create personalized treatment plans that address the unique health needs of women. Our services include individual, group, and family therapy, where we engage in supportive conversations around topics such as reproductive health, preparing for parenthood, childbearing choices, pregnancy, and postpartum, all through the lens of mental health and recovery. In these trusted environments, women have the space to explore and discuss the issues that contribute to their mental wellness at every stage of life.”

– Julie Edwards, APN