The MOMs Clinic
The Department of Family and Community Medicine's MOMs Clinic supports families through life transitions — specifically during the perinatal period.
About Us
The MOMs (Making Optimal Mental health care) Clinic was founded in response to data: One in three African American women at SLUCare-affiliated hospitals and clinic screened positive for depression at their initial prenatal health care visit, but lacked a mental health referral or resources. The clinic was formed to offer Black maternal mental health services and now offers expanded care to all birthing persons, parents and families in need.
In-person and telehealth services are provided by master's and doctoral students studying couples and family therapy, clinical psychology and social work. All therapists are supervised by a licensed professional.
Services
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Couples counseling
- Family counseling
- Parenting classes
- Telehealth services
Session Costs
Through a coordinated effort, the MOMs Clinic and partner clinics offer mental health services, and women's and obstetric health care services for free through the first two years postpartum.
Additional Resources
The MOMs Clinic partners with the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank to provide clients diapers and menstrual products.
Clients who need access to technology and internet for telehealth services can check out tablets and hotspots through the clinic's technology library.
Pregnant people or new parents needing immediate help can call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-9-HELPMOMS. The free, confidential hotline is available 24/7 in English and Spanish.