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Colorado PROSPER

Perinatal Resource Supporting Obstetric Screening,

Psychiatric Education, Equity, and Referral

Perinatal mental health conditions affect 1 in 5 mothers and birthing parent.

These conditions can appear at any time during pregnancy or in the first year following childbirth.

Colorado PROSPER is a free state-wide perinatal psychiatry phone and e-consultation program with a goal to expand the capacity of front-line healthcare providers to implement universal screening, assessment and treatment of perinatal mental health and substance use conditions within routine obstetric and primary care. Colorado PROSPER supports healthcare professionals caring for pregnant and postpartum individuals across Colorado.

Colorado PROSPER will also support new parents struggling with mental health concerns. Our experts in maternal, infant and early childhood mental health will support you by offering local referrals for treatment and have a perinatal psychiatrist available for consultation about medications when needed.

Learn more about Colorado PROSPER by exploring different parts of our website below!

EQUITY

Click here to learn more about Colorado's Equity Need as well as information on the Community Advisory Board and Health Equity Experts to help ensure the program is developed to address health disparities across all communities state-wide and reach those most in need.

SERVICES

Click here to learn more about Colorado PROSPER's Consultation Services available to Colorado healthcare professionals who treat pregnant or postpartum birthing parents.

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Click here to learn more about Educational programs that focus on health equity, culturally responsive and trauma-informed care through ECHO, a Community of Practice and simulation trainings.

SCREENERS

Click here to find screening tools designed to assist perinatal care providers in identifying and responding effectively to the mental health and substance use needs of pregnant and postpartum patients.