Maternal Mental Health Resources in Kentucky

Maternal mental health is an urgent concern in prenatal and postpartum care in Kentucky. Providers need fast, reliable guidance to support patients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use disorder, or other perinatal mood disorders. 

This is where KyCOMPASS steps in, as a statewide consultation program for clinicians who care for pregnant and postpartum patients. Through a secure online portal, providers can schedule consultations, connect with licensed reproductive psychiatrists, and receive evidence-based recommendations for screening, medication management, EPDS interpretation, individualized care planning, and referrals for mental health or substance use disorder treatments. 

Outside of KyCOMPASS, there are other resources throughout the state that are worth noting as direct resources for providers who are dealing with a struggling patient. WIC, HANDS, KyPQC, Kynect Resources, 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline, and the PSI Provider Directory, each play a role in supporting families with home visiting support, mental health assistance, and crisis intervention. These services improve patient outcomes and help address risk factors associated with maternal mental health.

By utilizing these resources, providers can identify patient concerns early on and respond with trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches to a specialized multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals. Register with KyCOMPASS to enhance maternal mental health care in your Healthcare practice.