Program Description
We are a Public Health Nurse visitation program for prenatal and parenting women, focused on women who have substance use disorder and/or HIV infection. The program also provides nurse visits to Medically High-Risk Newborns (MHRN).
Program Goals
- To address pregnancy concerns
- To educate about managing health conditions
- To assist with health, emotional, alcohol, or substance use concerns
- To provide health education for mothers and babies
- To educate about growth and developmental concerns
- To coordinate care and case management for mothers and Medically High-Risk Newborns
- To access community services
Types of Services Provided
- In-home health and psycho-social assessment
- Coordination of referrals and appointments to prenatal care and Medical
- Referral to Alcohol and Drug treatment programs
- Referral and resource development for pediatric care and family planning
- Resources and referral to housing, transportation, and other social/economic needs. Limited transportation and bus passes are available for medical appointments
- Prenatal and postpartum care teaching
- Clients and family follow-up throughout pregnancy up to 12 months after delivery
Eligibility
- Pregnant women with current use or history of substance abuse
- Pregnant women with HIV infection
- Parenting women with histories of substance abuse or HIV infection who have infants less than one-year-old
Who Can Refer
- Prenatal care providers, hospitals, social workers
- Treatment programs and other case managers
- Family members/friends/self-referral
If you know a pregnant woman with a history of substance abuse and/or HIV infection, please refer her for free Public Health Nursing services.
How to Refer Someone for Services
Contact us at (714) 834-7900.
Links
Perinatal and Infant Assessment and Coordination Team Referral Form
PDF version
Form# F346-775
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