Healthy Moms Program is a dedicated facility located at 2910 H Street, Eureka, CA, providing specialized support for women navigating substance use disorders during pregnancy and early motherhood. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by this population, the program offers a compassionate and holistic approach to recovery, focusing on the well-being of both the mother and child. This critical service integrates evidence-based addiction treatment with essential prenatal and postnatal care, ensuring a seamless continuum of support.
Comprehensive Care for Mother and Child
The core philosophy of the Healthy Moms Program centers on integrated care, understanding that maternal recovery is intrinsically linked to the health and development of the baby. Treatment plans are highly individualized, encompassing therapeutic interventions designed to address the specific needs of expectant and new mothers.
Program Services
- Individual and Group Counseling: Focusing on trauma, stress management, and relapse prevention.
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Safely administered and monitored for appropriate candidates.
- Parenting and Life Skills Education: Offering practical skills to foster healthy family environments.
- Case Management: Connecting participants with housing assistance, nutritional support, and continued medical care.
- Prenatal and Postnatal Health Services: Ensuring regular check-ups and coordinated care with obstetrical providers.
A Supportive, Community-Focused Environment
Recovery is often most successful within a supportive community. Healthy Moms Program cultivates a non-judgmental, nurturing environment where women can share experiences and build lasting connections with peers. The program structure emphasizes empowerment, helping participants regain control over their health and make positive choices for their futures and the futures of their children. By stabilizing the mother’s health and addiction issues, the program significantly improves birth outcomes and promotes secure parent-child bonding.
The facilityÍs location in Eureka, California, provides accessible resources, and staff members are committed to advocating for participants as they transition back into their daily lives with the tools necessary for long-term sobriety and successful parenting.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does this program only serve pregnant women?
No, the Healthy Moms Program supports both pregnant women and new mothers who are struggling with substance use disorder. The program is designed to cover the critical periods before, during, and immediately following delivery.
2. Are children allowed to stay with their mothers during treatment?
Program guidelines vary, but Healthy Moms Program prioritizes keeping the mother and baby together when clinically appropriate and safe, facilitating immediate bonding and recovery within the family unit.
3. How is the medical care integrated with the addiction treatment?
The program employs a collaborative model where addiction specialists work directly with prenatal/postnatal healthcare providers to ensure that all treatmentincluding any necessary Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)is safe, monitored, and coordinated with obstetrical care.
