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Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Support for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals.

This Act aims to improve access to healthcare for pregnant and postpartum individuals, especially those from racial and ethnic minority groups, who are struggling with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Through grant programs, local organizations will be able to offer better support, education, and treatment, leading to healthier mothers and children. Additionally, the Act seeks to increase the number of specialists in this field.
Key points
Improved access to mental health care and substance use treatment for pregnant and postpartum individuals, focusing on minorities.
Support for community-based organizations offering care programs, education, and stigma reduction.
Increase in the number of maternal mental and behavioral health care providers through training and scholarship programs.
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Additional Information
Moms Matter Act
Print number: HR 909
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-02-08