NURTURE OREGON/MID VALLEY NURTURE
You and your family matter
No Shame, No Blame
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​Nurture Oregon’s mission is to keep families healthy and unified by providing
quality, integrated care.
Nurture Oregon envisions a state where pregnant people who use substances
receive safe, supportive, stigma-free care. Nurture Oregon is an integrated care
model providing services for pregnant families with peer support, maternity care,
substance use treatment, and social service coordination. Oregon Health
Authority Health Systems Division is building on a 2015 Multnomah county
pilot to expand and adapt this program around the state. The 2021 expansion
project includes five counties across Oregon, with a specific focus on rural
and frontier communities and sites serving BIPOC families.
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Prenatal and Postnatal Care: Offering healthcare services to ensure the health of both the mother and the baby before and after birth.
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Education and Resources: Providing information and resources on pregnancy, childbirth, infant care, and early childhood development.
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Support Services: Offering counseling, support groups, and assistance with navigating healthcare and social services.
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Nutritional Support: Ensuring that mothers and children have access to proper nutrition, which is vital for healthy development.
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Developmental Screenings: Conducting regular check-ups and screenings to monitor the development of young children and address any concerns early on.
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Parenting Support: Helping parents develop skills and confidence in caring for their children through classes, workshops, and one-on-one support.
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ReConnections Counseling serves as the lead organization for Nurture Oregon in Lincoln and Benton County, collaborating with community partners including the Community Doula Program to offer integrated care to pregnant and postpartum clients who have used substances during their pregnancy. This model includes peer support, birth doula support, mental health and substance use treatment, and care coordination and case management.