1 in 5 mothers. 1 in 10 dads.
Experience perinatal depression or anxiety.

San Joaquin County Sista Coach Program

The Sista Coach Program is a case management program funded by San Joaquin County Public Health for Black/African American pregnant and birthing people or has an infant 0-3 months.

Each program participant works with their very own personal support advocate ( a Sista Coach) who will administer evidence-based assessments and screening tools and provide individualized support accordingly. This can include 1-on-1 meetings, going to doctor visits, and providing baby items. The participant will also receive access to a monthly support group.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Identify as Black or African American
• San Joaquin County resident
• Pregnant or have an infant ages 0-3 months

WHY REFER TO A SISTA COACH?

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The infant mortality rate for the African American community is currently at a rate of 11 deaths per 1,000 births and the fetal mortality rate is 14.9 deaths per 1,000 live births; more than twice the rate for white infants. (San Joaquin County 2019-2022 Community Health Needs Assessment)

1 in 5 mothers. 1 in 10 dads.
Experience perinatal depression or anxiety.

Perinatal Wellness of Fresno County

Perinatal Wellness of Fresno County

Perinatal Wellness was developed to work specifically with pregnant and post- partum birthing persons experiencing mood disorders and anxiety. Our staff consists of a Care Navigator, and Maternal Behavioral Health Professional who all work together with the birthing person and her family to develop a comprehensive care plan so that she can feel better and return to wellness. Perinatal 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.

PRETERM BIRTH:

In 2019, 1 in 10 babies (10.0% of live births) was born preterm in Fresno county. The rate of preterm birth in Fresno county is highest for black infants (13.9%), followed by American Indian/Alaska Natives (12.0%), Hispanics (9.5%), Asian/Pacific Islanders (9.0%) and whites (8.6%). Our perinatal program empowers women through awareness and education in hopes of reducing this disparity.

ACE AWARE:

Our perinatal programs support both the family and provider(s) in understanding how to screen, address, and manage stress during pregnancy. Traumatic events that occur before or during a woman’s pregnancy may impact the development of her pregnancy, unborn child, and self. Our program uses a trauma informed approach that even applies to an infant in utero.

PERINATAL WELLNESS:

• 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

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

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

CONTACT PROGRAM:

Elizabeth C. Maldonado
Care Navigator
Phone: 559.801.1598
Fax: 559.244.4589
Email: ecastromaldonado@healthcollaborative.org

Perinatal Wellness of Fresno County Coalition

Schedule: Every 3rd Thursday of the Month
Contact: Alexandra Addo-Boateng
Email: aaddo-boateng@healthcollaborative.org

Community Network Building:

• Support: providers, medical and behavioral health
• Provider training: perinatal mood disorders and anxiety
• Referrals: establishing a referral process within your practice
• Increase local network

Alexandra Addo-Boateng
Director of Perinatal Services
Phone: 559.244.4581
Fax: 559.244.4589
Email: addo-boateng@healthcollaborative.org