About Us
Introducing Colorado PROSPER
Perinatal Resource Supporting Obstetric Screening,
Psychiatric Education, Equity, and Referral
Colorado’s new perinatal health and substance use consult line. We support Colorado healthcare clinicians working with pregnant and postpartum individuals by providing free statewide perinatal psychiatry support and referrals. Our consultation line helps build capacity for clinicians in implementing screenings, providing education, trainings, and resources for their patients with a focus on equity, gender responsiveservices, trauma-informed care, and cultural considerations.
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.
Information you'll find on our site.
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Educational programs that focus on health equity, culturally responsive and trauma-informed care through ECHO, a Community of Practice and simulation trainings.
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Toolkits and resources to support screening, referral and medication treatment options.
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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.
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Provider Resources
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Family resources.
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And more.
What is our goal?
We focus on equity, trauma-informed care, and cultural considerations. We provide educational opportunities, simulation training on health disparities, and resources. We strive to build healthcare provider capacity to implement universal screening and treatment of perinatal mental health and substance use conditions within routine obstetric and primary care.​