Ramsey County Mental Health Center

Recovery Services for Pregnant and Parenting Women - Mothers First

Mothers First provides support to families for sober pregnancies and assists women/birthing persons struggling with substance use.

Description

The Mothers First staff is a diverse interdisciplinary case management team that includes a licensed alcohol and drug counselor, public health nurse, mental health practitioner and certified peer recovery specialist.

Substance use support:

• Substance use assessment
• Treatment program referrals (inpatient and outpatient)
• Individual counseling and support

Pregnancy and parenting support:

• Perinatal support
• Referrals to age-appropriate children's programming
• Referrals to parenting assessments and programming

Health support and advocacy:

• Birthing education
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist support
• Mental health screening and referral for mental health assessments and services
• Referrals to community resources

Features

• Area Served by County
  • Ramsey County

• Medical Services
  • Case management

Eligibility

Serves pregnant women and birthing persons who are currently:

• Living in Ramsey County
• Pregnant and/or parenting a child under the age of 1
• Motivated to begin a treatment program, currently in a program or have recently successfully completed a program and maintaining sobriety

Application Instructions

Mothers First accepts self-referrals and referrals from community professionals, and family and friends.

Make a referral by filling out the online form or by calling (651) 266-4111.