Maternal Wellness

Perinatal Wellness was developed to work specifically with pregnant and post- partum women experiencing maternal depression and anxiety. Our staff consists of a Care Navigator, and Maternal Behavioral Health Professional who all work together with the woman and her family to develop a comprehensive care plan so that she can feel better and return to wellness. Maternal Wellness focuses on combating social determinants of health: food insecurity, relationships, employment, access to medical and behavioral health care.

Through weekly  one-on-one in-person visits, the care coordinator will administer evidence based assessments and screening tools, provide health education, linkage to resources, and help with appointment tracking and goal setting.

PERINATAL WELLNESS: 

Perinatal wellness aims to increase access to services for moms at risk for a mood disorders by integrating:

• Counseling services
• Case coordination
• Collaborative community education and awareness
• Linkage to local support groups
• Maternal screenings in alternative and nontraditional setting
• Family case management and planning

MILITARY FAMILIES:

• Access to community resources
• Case management and linkage to referrals
• Supporting military families undergoing unique stressors

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Pregnant or have had an infant within 24 months
• Pregnancy loss within the last 12 months
• Kings County resident

CONTACT PROGRAM

Elizabeth C. Maldonado
Care Navigator
Phone: (559) 801 -1598
Fax: (559) 244 -4589
Email: ecastromaldonado@healthcollaborative.org