Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for perinatal women

Illinois DocAssist recognizes the vital need to provide psychiatric consultation in support of primary care providers treating patients during pregnancy.  Effective July 1, 2019, Illinois DocAssist is enhancing its support to expectant mothers through the introduction of consultation services related to the delivery of medication-assisted treatment (MAT).  Opioid agonist pharmacotherapy, also known as MAT, continues to be the recommended therapy for pregnant women with an opioid use disorder.

The Illinois DocAssist consultation service is available at no cost to PCPs and other mid-level mental health providers serving HFS enrolled participants.  Illinois DocAssist is available Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 5:00 PM, except holidays, and can be reached toll-free at: 1-866-986-ASST (2778).

UIC – Illinois ADVANCE offers FREE Opioid education for Healthcare Providers.