Substance Use and Pregnancy

You are not alone!

Many people struggle with substance use during pregnancy. It can be hard to ask for help.

Substance use disorders are treatable chronic health conditions. Every pregnant person wants a healthy baby but may not know where to find help.

A Family Wellness Plan (FWP) can help you start or maintain recovery as you prepare to welcome your new baby.

A Family Wellness Plan Can Guide Your Journey

A Family Wellness Plan (also called a Plan of Safe Care) helps pregnant people and babies achieve a healthy lifestyle, strengthen family bonds and work towards
keeping moms and babies together.

The Family Wellness Plan:

  • Acts as a personal resource guide for you and your family
  • Acknowledges your personal accomplishments and strengths while identifying areas of concern
  • Provides a planning tool to help organize your resources and support systems

We are here to help!

A Family Wellness Team is made up of Peer Support Specialists (with lived expertise), Public Health Nurses and Substance Use Treatment Care Coordinators.We work alongside you to provide support, education, tools and confidence for success!

In-person visits can occur in your home or elsewhere.

The Family Wellness Team:

  • Provides prenatal and postpartum parenting support
  • Helps reduce the stress of being pregnant and parenting
  • Supports your health, well-being and family resilience
  • Connects you to valuable resources in your community.

Treatment Works

Treatment providers act as your advocates. They speak up for you and help you prepare for your new baby. They are not part of the child welfare system.

A treatment provider will work with you to create the best plan to prepare for your pregnancy.

Finding support and treatment for substance use is a sign of strength.

Many programs allow you to bring your child along!

Need Support?

Family Wellness Team: Peer Support Specialist, Perinatal Substance Use Treatment Coordinator and/or Public Health Nurse | Call or text Warmline: 714-726-5920

Prenatal care services: Call the Coalition of OC Community Health Centers to find a provider:  714-352-5990

Treatment or detox services (for pregnant/postpartum persons): Call 714-480-6660 | After hours and on weekends, call OC Links 855-625-4657

Basic needs: Visit the OC Navigator online: OCNavigator.org

To download this information:  Substance Use and Pregnancy Brochure

(created by the OC Family Support Task Force):

English | Spanish | Vietnamese

To download the print ready version:  Substance Use and Pregnancy Brochure

English | Spanish | Vietnamese