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Promoting Access to Care for Women of Reproductive Age with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in Rural Communities

Description
Report highlights the barriers to mental healthcare and substance use disorder treatment for rural women of reproductive age. Discusses continuity of care, access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and workforce shortages among other barriers. Presents recommendations, such as telehealth and care coordination, and provides program examples from different states.
Date
11/2020
Type
Document
Organizations
Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs, Georgia Health Policy Center
Tagged as
Health disparities · Maternal health and prenatal care · Mental health · Substance use and misuse · Women

Organizations (2)