CHARM – CHildren And Recovering Mothers

The CHARM or “CHildren And Recovering Mothers” Collaborative is a group of providers from in and around Waldo County, Maine, who are serving mothers and families dealing with pregnancy that is affected by substance use (whether prescribed or not). We meet once a month to coordinate care for these families and individuals and to discuss issues related to providing this care.  The number of drug-affected babies born in Maine ballooned from 178 in 2006 to 995 in 2015, according to figures provided by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services. CHARM is working to respond to this ever-growing need and improve care for these mothers, babies, and their families. CHARM participants include medical health providers who provide care to mom and baby, behavioral health providers who provide mental health and substance use treatment (including medication assisted treatment using buprenorphine), and many others who provide resources to this population.