Mater Mothers CHAMP Clinic
Mater Mothers CHAMP Clinic
Address
Antenatal Clinic, Level 7, Mater Mothers' Hospital, Raymond Terrace, South BrisbaneIntake number
07 3163 8330Intake email
champ@mater.org.auWebsite
https://www.matermothers.org.au/services/champ-clinicIntake opening hours
Contact service for information.About CHAMP Clinic
CHAMP Clinic is located within Mater Mothers’ Hospital and provides care to pregnant women experiencing problematic substance use. CHAMP Clinic provides specialist antenatal support assists pregnant women to make changes to substance use. CHAMP Clinic’s experienced staff provide health education and support.
CHAMP Clinic provides antenatal care for pregnant women who:
- are unable to stop using recreational drugs (including alcohol)
- recently quit recreational drug use and have ongoing risk factors
- are drug dependent (or habitual users)
- are on opioid replacement therapies
- are prescribed regular opioid analgesia.
Programs
CHAMP staff can support women with mental illness and/or psychosocial problems and will advocate for pregnant women with special needs. CHAMP clinic provides the following support:
- Midwife antenatal check ups
- Preparation for birth
- Access to specialist doctors when needed
- Health education
- Alcohol & drug use interventions
- Relapse prevention and support
- Social worker support
- Referral to other health or support services
- Parenting information and advice
- Early discharge planning.
Intake, assessment and referral
Women can self-refer to CHAMP Clinic.
Additional information
To find out more about this Service contact the CHAMP Coordinator: 07 3163 2417
Note:
There is no age range restriction to utilise this service.