A podcast to connect Utah women--especially those who are infertile, pregnant, or postpartum--to the local maternal mental health resources available. I interview providers around Utah to help bring therapy tips and coping skills conveniently to your ear-holes.
A podcast to connect Utah women--especially those who are infertile, pregnant, or postpartum--to the local maternal mental health resources available. I interview providers around Utah to help bring therapy tips and coping skills conveniently to your ear-holes.
This episode features a discussion with care coordinators Carrie Martinez-Wolf and Eric Christensen from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The conversation illuminates the role of care coordinators in connecting Utah families with children, especially those ages zero to eight and those with special needs, to a plethora of resources.
These resources range from developmental supports to basic needs like food and housing, all offered free of charge and accessible to anyone in need, without regard to immigration status or location within Utah. The care coordinators emphasize the importance of making these resources known to families and providers, highlighting their role in facilitating connections to services such as early intervention, home visiting programs, SNAP, and TANF, among others.
The episode aims to spread awareness about the available support and underline the message that families are not alone in addressing their challenges.
If you would like to connect with Care Coordinators, start by contacting them through one of three ways:
Email: Care.coordination@utah.gov
Call their number: 801-273-2804
Fill out this survey.
01:34 Introducing the Care Coordinators: Eric and Carrie's Stories
05:24 The Heart of Care Coordination: Connecting Families to Resources
07:17 Personal Motivations: Why Eric and Carrie Do What They Do
12:24 Exploring the Scope of Care Coordination Services
16:01 Deep Dive into Zero to Eight Care Coordination
21:36 Making Connections: How Families Access Services
22:27 Navigating Support for Children with Special Healthcare Needs
22:40 Understanding Disability Determination and Support Programs
23:51 The Role of Care Coordinators in Simplifying Processes
25:07 Exploring Waiver Programs and Their Benefits
26:28 Assistance Beyond Healthcare: Housing, TANF, and SNAP
28:12 Integrating Support Systems for Families
28:46 Spotlight on the Utah Parent Center
31:53 The Children's Center: Focused Support for Young Children
35:11 Expanding Access to Care Coordination Services
38:56 Closing Thoughts: The Impact of Community Support
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