Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Summit

Thank you for a successful Summit!

We are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us for the 2nd Annual Optimizing Outcomes: Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Summit. The expertise, passion, and commitment of the presenters and attendees made this year’s event one to remember and helped establish a strong foundation for practice change across North Carolina.

We look forward to continuing these important conversations and bringing the same energy and momentum to next year’s event.

NC MATTERS Fellows group picture — The 2025 NC MATTERS Fellows were celebrated at the Summit in Durham, North Carolina.

Optimizing Outcomes is designed to equip providers with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to enhance maternal health outcomes in their communities. Here’s what you can expect:

Expert Insights – Stay informed with the latest updates in maternal health screening and treatment.
Destigmatizing Approaches – Explore integrated care models that promote compassionate, stigma-free care.
Peer-to-Peer Collaboration – Engage in real-world case discussions with professionals across perinatal care regions.
Actionable Strategies – Participate in interactive group breakouts to develop practical work plans for immediate implementation.