Arizona Perinatal Psychiatry Access Line
APAL is a statewide perinatal psychiatry access line. We assist medical providers in caring for their pregnant and postpartum patients with mental health and substance use disorders.
Perinatal psychiatrists are available by phone, Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., to answer provider questions and review treatment options.
Call 888-290-1336
Mission Statement: To reduce maternal mortality by guiding frontline healthcare providers – in real time – in psychiatric management so they may give high-quality care to their patients with perinatal psychiatric disorders and reproductive mental health concerns.
Generously funded through September 2025 by Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) and Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment grant program.
APAL's Impact
APAL has made significant achievements in improving access to perinatal mental health care across Arizona.
Resources for Families
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