Faculty experts within the Indiana Consultations for Healthcare providers in Addiction, Mental Health, and Perinatal Psychiatry Program (CHAMP) have compiled a list of tools and resources from our partners around the country, including the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) Division of Mental Health and Addictions, the University of Washington, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and more.
Medication Information and Resources
The National Institutes of Health's LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to ensure scientific validity and currency.
Algorithms and Care Plans
Screening Tools (* denotes validated in perinatal population)
- Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BRPS)
- Adult ADHD Self-Reports Scale (ASRS-5)
Local and National Resources
The Indiana Behavioral Health Access Program for Youth ("Be Happy") within Indiana University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry is an innovative new child psychiatry access program for pediatric primary care providers. The program aims to improve Hoosier families’ access to best practice pediatric behavioral health care across the state by supporting health care providers in their local communities with guidance from psychiatric specialists.
The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry Adolescent Addiction Access (AAA) Program is a free provider-to-provider helpline for Indiana providers caring for youth ages 17 or younger with substance use disorders (SUD).
With support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), AAA provides timely access to evidence-based patient care services and community referral support from a team of experienced IU School of Medicine addiction specialists, including psychiatrists, psychologists and licensed clinical social workers. Addiction specialists are on hand Monday through Friday to offer consultations on a wide range of substance use and mental health services at no cost to providers.
Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing in every country worldwide.
NAMI Indiana is the state organization of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Indiana provides legislative advocacy, support, education, and training programs for people and groups across Indiana.
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Mental Health and Addiction offers the Indiana Pregnancy Promise Program, a free, voluntary program for pregnant and postpartum Medicaid members who are or have been impacted by substance use disorders. The program ensures women’s privacy and confidentiality. The Pregnancy Promise Program connects individuals to prenatal and postpartum care, other physical and mental health care, treatment for substance use disorders, and addresses unmet health-related social needs of the family. The Pregnancy Promise Program provides support during the prenatal period and for 12 months after the end of pregnancy, or through the infant’s first year of life. The program offers hope to mothers and infants by identifying resources and supports needed to set a strong foundation for their future.
Massachusetts Child Psychiatry Access Program for Moms Depression (MCPAP) offers two unique resource toolkits:
Mental Health America of Indiana’s (MHAI’s) mission is to work for Indiana’s mental health and victory over mental illness.
The Division of Mental Health and Addiction sets care standards for the provision of mental health and addiction services to Hoosiers. DMHA is committed to ensuring that clients have access to quality services that promote individual, family and community resiliency and recovery.
A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is a specially designated clinic that provides a comprehensive range of mental health and addiction services and be in compliance with the state’s criteria, developed by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction. CCBHCs serve all that walk through their door, regardless of their diagnosis, insurance status, place of residence or age.
Indiana Suicide Prevention offers resources including professional trainings, information from suicide prevention partners, and inforamtion from Indiana 988.
Care Connect Indy's mission is to connect Marion County residents to the help they need, when they need it most.
FindTreatment.gov is a product of SAMHSA’s Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (CBHSQ). It is the most comprehensive resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories. FindTreatment.gov provides the ability to search for substance use and mental health facilities, health care centers, and opioid treatment providers.
Findhelp.org has resources for food pantries and meal programs near you. You can also find housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
CHAMP is proud to partner with the University of Washington's Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences' Aims Center. The University of Washington offers a variety of resources to help advance the quality of perinatal care around the country.
The Aims Center's vast resource library includes trainings, resources, and materials to help you implement intergrated models of care.