KCC | Technical Assistance
Screening Implementation Support
KCC’s technical assistance services provide clinics, hospitals, and community health organizations with customized support for integrating behavioral health screening and treatment into their practices. We work with you to identify your needs and priorities and take action to meet your goals. We can help you create sustainable workflows, streamline and optimize your screening process, update policies, create treatment algorithms, and build strong referral networks. Our technical assistance services are designed to empower your team to confidently and consistently meet the behavioral health needs of pregnant and postpartum patients.
Development of Policies and Workflows
Custom Policies
Our team can help you develop tailored policies that align with current best practice recommendations to ensure consistent and effective screening and intervention for perinatal mental health and substance use disorders.Workflow Optimization
We provide guidance on integrating screening and referral procedures into your team’s existing routine and leveraging your Electronic Health Record system to maximize efficiency and ensure that screening is a feasible and sustainable practice.Administrative Support Tools
We can assist with creating algorithms, training plans, and other resources to improve clarity and ensure that behavioral health basics are included in regular staff training and onboarding processes.Leveraging Peer Support in Your Community
A Perinatal Support Group Guidebook has been developed through collaborative efforts between the Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute and the Kansas Chapter of Postpartum Support International. This guidebook provides information and guidance for those looking to start a perinatal support group. It offers practical tips and ideas to consider when creating and maintaining a support group that specifically addresses the perinatal experience.
Maternal & Child Health (MCH) Integration Toolkits
The MCH Integration Toolkits provide practical tools, guidance, and templates to support implementation of screening, treatment, and referral for perinatal mental health and substance use conditions. From KanCare billing and reimbursement guidance for behavioral health screenings to policy templates and workflow examples, the toolkits contain practical resources needed to support every step of managing perinatal behavioral health care.
Perinatal Mental Health Toolkit
Research shows that perinatal mental health conditions often begin during pregnancy rather than after childbirth, making early intervention essential. This toolkit provides tools to support every step of behavioral and mental health from pregnancy through postpartum.
Perinatal Substance Use Toolkit
Mental health and substance use disorders are deeply interconnected, and almost 50% can co-occur, particularly during the perinatal period. This toolkit provides guidance on addressing these overlapping issues, helping professionals understand the complexities of self-medication, co-occurring conditions, stigma of substance use disorder, and evidence-based approaches for integrated care.
Are you ready to implement screening in your practice but unsure how to get started? We're here to help you navigate the process. Call our team at 1-800-332-6262 to request technical assistance or connect using our online request form.
