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“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 years. This assessment plays a crucial role in shaping the future of maternal, child, and family health initiatives across the state.

One key component of this assessment is gathering input from valued partners like you. We are seeking your insights on how Title V/OMCFH services in West Virginia collaborate with community partners to benefit families. We are also interested in identifying any gaps or barriers that may prevent the delivery of high-quality services in your community.

Your responses will be summarized in the West Virginia Title V Needs Assessment and will directly inform the strategic development of initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes for all West Virginians. This feedback will not only guide the allocation of resources but will also influence the initiatives and funding projects OMCFH prioritizes over the next five years.

Please note that participation in this survey is voluntary and anonymous. Your responses will not be identifiable to you or your organization.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership with the OMCFH. Together, we can continue to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of families across the state.

We greatly value your time and feedback!” – Jennifer Hancock, PsyD, Director

Survey link: https://surveys.dh.wv.gov/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=qlKL368

From West Virginia Watch,

“A new pilot program hopes to expand mental health support for hundreds of pregnant women with substance use disorder in West Virginia.

Mental health challenges are a major issue facing women served by the West Virginia Perinatal Partnership’s Drug Free Moms and Babies Program, according to Janine Breyel, the organization’s deputy director.

West Virginia faces critical shortages of both maternity care and mental health care. The state leads the nation in the rate of babies born with neonatal abstinence syndrome.

WVPP announced on Wednesday that it received a $110,000 grant to examine the use of the Moodr Digital Healthcare Solution, a product from a Morgantown-based tech startup designed to assist health care providers in proactively addressing, treating and evaluating mental health challenges. 

“We are optimistic that this tool will help expand the reach and effectiveness of our program resulting in improved health outcomes for mothers and babies affected by substance use,” Breyel said.

The platform will allow for better follow-up and monitoring of patients, she added…”

Read the full article here.