Women & Infants' Project Link integrates specialized substance abuse treatment with primary and behavioral health care, thus providing a seamless system of care for pregnant and parenting women.

Project Link's treatment program is based on 16 years' experience providing substance abuse treatment for pregnant and parenting women, and involves close monitoring of treatment outcomes. Project Link has received both national and local awards celebrating the program's success in providing effective treatment and improving the health of babies born to pregnant women who enroll in the program.

Project Link provides clinical substance abuse and addiction treatment and case management services tailored to the needs of clients. Through a collaborative partnership with Women & Infants’ Women's Behavioral Health Program, Project Link provides integrated care for women with the dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental health disorders. Staff combines professional expertise in maternal-child health and substance abuse treatment with a strong commitment to women and children, cultural competence, and responsiveness to the needs of the community.

Project Link Services:

• Substance abuse assessment
• Crisis intervention
• Comprehensive psychosocial assessment
• Individual counseling
• Educational and counseling groups:
  • Early Recovery Group
  • Parenting Education Group
  • Relapse Prevention Group
  • Parenting Skills Group
  • Seeking Safety (trauma group)
  • Spirituality - Recovering the Spirit
  • It's All About You
  • Introduction to 12-Step
  • Relationships and Recovery
• Psychiatric Consultation
• Medication Management
• Case management services:
  • Home visits
  • Parenting support
  • HIV Education
  • Help with food, clothing, and shelter
• Supervised playroom
• Assistance with transportation
• Supervised toxicology screens

Treatment Levels:
Project Link offers two treatment levels - outpatient substance abuse treatment and an intensive outpatient treatment program. Determination of the appropriate level of treatment for each individual client is made following an intake assessment by a master's level, licensed clinician.

Referral to Project Link:
Project Link is open to pregnant and parenting women with substance abuse and addiction problems. Pregnant women must be planning to deliver at Women & Infants Hospital. Project Link has reimbursement contracts with most major insurance companies. Sliding scale payment is available and no one is turned away because of inability to pay.

For more information about Project Link, or to schedule an assessment appointment, call 453-7618.
No Show Policy
Effective March 2009, we have a new policy for missed appointments at all Women & Infants’ physician practices.