Perinatal Impact

APAL's Impact on 
Perinatal Mental Health

training

APAL offers free trainings, consultations and resources.

counties

In our first year, we have served over 50% of AZ’s counties.

brain

APAL has worked with midwives, RNS, MD/DOs, NPs, PAs, and doulas to guide psychiatric care.

patients

Half of APAL's consultations support patients with AHCCCS or who are uninsured.

savings

APAL has completed over 40 free trainings.

money

APAL's consultation services cost less than 60 cents per woman aged 15-44 per year.

prize

We have 100% satisfaction with the providers we consult with.

APAL is collecting data on trends of perinatal mental illness in the state in order to inform state and federal healthcare systems on best models of care delivery. The lack of data on maternal mental health is shocking and shameful and we are working to shift that paradigm.

This publication was made possible by SAMHSA grant number B09SM085335 (MGBG) and B08T1083927 (SABG). The views expressed in these materials do not necessarily reflect the official policies or contractual requirements of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) or the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.