• Progress:  In Progress
  • MHSP Priority Area: Supporting Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Needs
  • Recommendation: Develop a mechanism for universal postpartum depression screenings and faster mental health and SUD* referrals to support new mothers, which can also improve access to care and resources for women experiencing postpartum depression and improve integrated care programs and expanded mental health and SUD services.
  • Actionable Strategies: Improving Education and Screening via an App or Website
  • Lead: Materna Phi Health
  • Lead Web Site: https://www.phiahealth.com

 

Behavioral Health and SUD Actionable Strategies Plan

Phia Health was awarded $150,000 to support a statewide initiative to deploy a behavioral health platform that supports pregnant and postpartum individuals across Pennsylvania. The platform provides evidence-based perinatal mental health screenings, continuous risk detection, and rapid escalation to licensed clinicians and care coordinators. Phia partners with OB practices, health systems, employers, and Medicaid MCOs to close critical care gaps and support families through the most vulnerable period of their lives. The initial phase of the initiative will focus on select urban and rural counties, with plans to go statewide. The Phia Health platform provides evidence-based perinatal mental health screenings with rapid escalation to licensed clinicians and care coordinators when needed. This approach proactively identifies behavioral health risks and ensures connection to treatment.