NC Perinatal Substance
Use Project
In collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), the Governor’s Institute connects pregnant women and women with dependent children affected by substance use disorders to services and resources across North Carolina.
Treatment Referrals
Screening, information, and appropriate referrals for women throughout North Carolina who are pregnant or parenting and using substances. Updated listing of available perinatal and maternal substance use disorder treatment beds (residential services) throughout the state.
Technical Support
Technical assistance to agencies working with pregnant and parenting women on issues related to substance use.
Education & Outreach
Gender-responsive substance use disorder treatment training for agencies providing services to women who are pregnant and parenting.
Weekly Bed Availability
This resource provides practical guidance, tools, and information to support professionals, organizations, and communities working to improve health and well-being across North Carolina.
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Admission Preference: In accordance with 45 CFR §96.131 Treatment Services for Pregnant Women of the Substance Use Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Services Block Grant (SUPTRS), pregnant women are given preference in admission to programs/facilities supported by these funds. Priority admission is as follows: (1) Pregnant women using substances intravenously, (2) Pregnant women with a substance use disorder, (3) individuals using substances intravenously, (4) All others.
Need help now?
Paige Boser, LCSW, PMH-C
Perinatal Substance Use Specialist paige.boser@dhhs.nc.gov
1.800.FOR.BABY
1.800.367.2229 (#5)
Cell: 919.665.4778
North Carolina Pregnancy & Opioid Exposure Project
The North Carolina Provider Education Program (NCPOEP) equips healthcare professionals with evidence-based education and clinical resources to improve the prevention, identification, and treatment of substance use disorders.
Proof Alliance NC
Proof Alliance North Carolina provides education, support, and resources to prevent fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) while improving the lives of individuals and families affected by prenatal alcohol exposure.
