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July 1, 2025 · James Chamberlain
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May 12, 2025 · James Chamberlain
2025 Weave WV Summit
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May 7, 2025 · James Chamberlain
40 Percent Decline in Overdose Deaths in WV Linked to Fewer Kids Entering Foster Care Due to Parental SUD
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March 6, 2025 · James Chamberlain
WVPP Scholarship & Training – Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
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January 30, 2025 · James Chamberlain
OMCFH Calls for Needs Assessment Survey Responses
“As part of the federal Title V Block Grant, the West Virginia Office of Maternal, Child, and Family Health (OMCFH) is required to complete a comprehensive Needs Assessment every five […]
December 6, 2024 · James Chamberlain
Pilot program focuses on mental health care for pregnant women with substance use disorder in WV
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November 20, 2024 · James Chamberlain
WVCTSI, WV AAP, Launching a Pilot ECHO Project
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November 13, 2024 · James Chamberlain
DoHS Reminds Women of Treatments Available for Substance Use Disorder During Prematurity Awareness Month
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October 2, 2024 · James Chamberlain
Webinar – Postpartum Psychosis: Recognizing and Treating the Maternal Mental Health Crisis
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September 17, 2024 · James Chamberlain
Webinar Recording – Effective Screening for Perinatal Anxiety and Mood Disorders
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April 2, 2024 · James Chamberlain
HRSA Updates Maternal Mental Health Hotline – 833 TLC MAMA (833 852 6262)
From HRSA: The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. […]
March 13, 2023 · James Chamberlain
Weave West Virginia – Innovative West Virginia Partnership Launches Project to Improve Outcomes for Individuals Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence and Substance Use Disorder
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June 22, 2022 · James Chamberlain
HRSA Launches New Maternal Mental Health Hotline – UPDATED 2024
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) launched a brand new Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS) – Now: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262). This new hotline is confidential and toll-free and is designed for expecting […]
November 14, 2019 · admin@wvperinatal.org
Study: 54 out of every 1,000 WV children are affected by opioid use, will need $4B in services
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August 7, 2018 · admin@wvperinatal.org
Suboxone may be safer for women in pregnancy
By Wendy Holdren Register-Herald ReporterSee the Original Article In a recent study examining the safety of addiction treatment medications, West Virginia University faculty found that Suboxone may be safer for […]