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Maternity Support Services offered at Answers Counseling - Tacoma TG Campus

Maternity Support Services offered at Answers Counseling - Tacoma TG Campus

Program designed to help pregnant women receive the medical and social services they may need. All pregnant women covered under Medicaid (WA Apple Health) are eligible for services. Offers a team that helps advise and support mothers through their pregnancy. Team includes a: - Registered Nurse - Nutritionist - Behavioral Health Specialist - Community Health Worker - an Infant Case Manager. Services are provided wherever convenient for participants whether that be in home, clinic or in the community. Services may include, but are not limited to: - free pregnancy testing - assistance in obtaining early and regular medical care - assistance in applying for Medicaid Medical Insurance/Apple Health - nursing information and education about pregnancy, labor and delivery - diet and nutrition counseling - information and education about baby care and parenting skills - assistance in accessing dental and vision care - childbirth education classes - care seat safety and car seats - family planning services - assistance in obtaining paternity information - assistance with housing - transportation to all medical and dental appointments - substance abuse counseling - lactation, breastfeeding support and breast pumps - free crib program - perinatal, prenatal and postpartum anxiety/depression support and counseling.

Physical Address

521 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

Hours

Office: M-F, 8am-5pm

Voice

(253) 851-1801

800-275-2246

Application process

Call, or visit the website.

Fee

No cost to client. Accepts all WA Apple Health Insurance - Amerigroup, - CHPW, - Coordinated Care, - Molina, - and United Health.

Eligibility

Must be eligible for pregnancy Apple Health (Medicaid). Pierce County clients are typically connected to the MultiCare health system.

Agency info

Answers Counseling, Consultation and Case Management

Located in eight counties and provide home visiting nursing, behavioral health, dietetic and community health services.