Maternal Health Program
HOPES is thrilled to introduce our Maternal Health Program, specifically for pregnant women engaged in substance use. Our team is currently recruiting mom’s early in their pregnancy journey for maternal health.
Opioid history or opioid use disorder to be eligible for this program.
The Maternal Health Program will expand access to critical maternal and infant health services, including:
- Prenatal Care
- Nutrition Counseling
- Lactation Counseling
- Postnatal/Postpartum Care
- Family Planning/Birth Control
- Couplet Care (Mom/Baby Care)
- Behavioral Health Counseling
- Peer Support
- Case Management
- Maternal Health
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) during pregnancy
Buprenorphine is a safe medicine for pregnancy. It lowers cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It also reduces the risk of overdose and helps protect the fetus.
Patients get care from a collaborative team approach. Our goal at HOPES is for a healthy pregnancy and babies.
Meet the Team
Giselle Delgado, Kate Ault, Taylor Tomlinson, Chelsea Travers, Teresita Espana Jimenez, Hannah Myers, Brianna Oki, Jazmine Hernandez, Amaris Luna Ayala
Dr. Faith Whittier, a board-certified OBGYN and Chief Medical Officer at Northern Nevada HOPES, is leading our Maternal Health Program alongside Dr. Chelsea Travers.
With extensive experience in patient-centered care and a strong commitment to serving marginalized communities, Dr. Whittier brings trusted leadership to this vital program. Her work ensures that families in our region receive compassionate, comprehensive care during pregnancy and beyond—strengthening the health and well-being of our entire community.
paying for care
HOPES takes most insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare. HOPES also cares for uninsured patients. Our Intake and Eligibility team meets with all new patients to make sure they can get the care they need.
commonly accepted insurances
- Medicaid Fee for service
- Anthem Medicaid
- Silver Summit Medicaid
- Anthem Medicaid
- UHC/HPN Medicaid
- Molina Medicaid
- Medicare part B
- Prominence
- Aetna PPO
- Health Plan of Nevada PPO
- United Health Care PPO
- Humana PPO
- Cigna PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- AARP Medicare PPO
- Access to HealthCare
- Hometown Health PPO
- Alignment PPO
**For any HMO insurance plan, patients will need to contact their insurance to assign HOPES as their provider before they are scheduled. If their insurance is not listed, they can contact HOPES or their insurance to see if HOPES is in-network.
*HOPES accepts patients regardless of their insurance status, if you are un-insured or under-insured, we want to make sure you get the care you need and deserve. If you don’t have insurance, we use a sliding fee scale which adjusts cost based on what you can afford to pay.
