Services for Pregnant Women
While opioids can be prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain, taking opioids during pregnancy can lead to serious problems, including opioid use disorder (OUD). Opioid use disorder is a problematic pattern of opioid use that causes significant impairment or distress.
Women in Louisiana who are pregnant and needing help for opioid use disorder have options for their care. There are many local opioid treatment programs (OTP) and office-based opioid treatment programs (OBOT) that provide the specialized treatment they need. Find Treatment Near Me
If you have questions about addressing the mental health needs of your pregnant and postpartum patients, call the Provider-to-Provider Consultation Line (PPCL) at 1-833-721-2881 to talk to a mental health expert.
Resources For Pregnant And Postpartum Women
National and Louisiana Harm Reduction Resources
NATIONAL RESOURCES
LOUISIANA RESOURCES
- Louisiana Harm Reduction Portal - The portal includes a map of organizations across the state where harm reduction products - including naloxone and fentanyl test strips - can be obtained for free.
- Syringe Service Programs - These programs provide HIV, HCV, and STI testing and linkage to other medical services, including SUD treatment, in addition to harm reduction supplies (e.g., sterile syringes, naloxone, fentanyl test strips, sharps containers and wound care supplies).
OTHER SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
- LA 211 - United Way Text system - 211 (898-211-OPIOID) (24 hours)
- National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
- Louisiana 988 - Suicide and Crisis Line
- Postpartum Support International - For non-crisis situations
OTHER SOCIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES
FindHelp Louisiana - Find free or reduced-cost resources like health care, food, housing, finical assistance and more.
Family Resource Center - While not specific to SUD, the BFH Family Resource Center can provide resources and referral support for Louisiana families, pediatric health providers, and individuals. The center works to ensure families receive timely linkage to resources and community programs, at no cost to families or providers.