Health Professionals

There are many resources regarding pregnancy and substance use for healthcare professionals. Learn more about substance use and pregnancy here or how specific substances affect women and their pregnancies.

Reference Guides for Reproductive Health Complicated by Substance Use

• Reference Guide for Labor and Delivery Complicated by Substance Use (Revised April 2021)

• Reference Guide for Reproductive Health Complicated by Substance Use (Revised April 2021)

• CARA Provider Fact Sheet

• CARA Reporting Guidance

• CARA Plan of Care Form

• CARA POC flowchart

• Descriptions and Links for CARA Training

• CARA-MCO Contact Sheet

• Distinctions Between CARA PoC and CPS Processes

Learn more about federal requirements for health care provider notification per the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016.

Learn more about Senate Bill 480 of the 79th Nevada Legislative Session relating to the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 requirements.

Nevada State Opioid Response Site: ADOPT SBIRT

Nevada National Governors Association Provider Toolkit

You Quit, Two Quit

National Preconception Care Clinical Toolkit:  Substance Use

SAMSHA- Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

AAFP- Addressing Alcohol Use Practice Manual

AAFP-Incorporating Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention Into Practice

ACOG- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention

You can find additional professional resources here:

Ireta Webinars

It is important that healthcare professionals in Nevada know the laws regarding substance use during pregnancy. Learn more about the laws here.

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum mothers facing mental health
challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish.

Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) to connect with counselors at the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline.  TTY users can use a preferred relay service or dial 711 and then 1-833-852-6262.
Pregnancy and a new baby can bring a range of emotions. In fact, many feel overwhelmed, sad, or anxious at different times during their pregnancy and even after the baby is born. But if these feelings last for more than two weeks, and make it hard to carry out daily tasks, like caring for themselves or their family, a parent may have perinatal depression or anxiety. These are common and treatable health conditions during or after pregnancy. And that’s why a new parent, or those supporting them, should reach out right away for help.  The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline’s counselors provide real-time emotional support, encouragement, information, and referrals. Pregnant and postpartum people can get the help and resources they need, when they need it.