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Welcome to SUPeRAD: Your Partner in Pregnancy & Substance Use Disorders
New SUPeRAD Clinic in Rose Park
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If you’re pregnant and have a substance use disorder (SUD), you are not alone. The Substance Use & Pregnancy—Recovery, Addiction, and Dependence (SUPeRAD) Clinic creates a place where you feel comfortable and respected. Our team members are non-judgmental, trauma-informed, transparent, and supportive. We treat substance use disorders like any other health issue. Our goal is to help you meet your goals for care during and after your pregnancy for up to one year.
Substance use disorder (also known as addiction) during pregnancy is a treatable health condition, not a personal failing. We’re here to help you navigate this journey with kindness and understanding. You’ll receive counseling about the available treatment options, resources, and care you need to make decisions around your pregnancy and addiction recovery.
Your health and goals come first. We are medical providers and not law enforcement or Child Protective Services. We will transparently discuss how your unique situation may be affected by the law. Our focus is on you and your family’s well-being.
We are here to support you every step of the way.
Why Choose Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Health?
The SUPeRAD Clinic is the first program in Utah and the Mountain West region to specialize in caring for pregnant people with substance use and addiction. We bring you all the care you need in one location from pregnancy care and monitoring to addiction recovery, treatment, and counseling. You'll have care and support from multiple specialists who will tailor your treatment plan to your individual goals and needs.
Since opening in 2017, we've helped 76% of pregnant people with opioid use disorder transition to medication for opioid use by delivery. We've also shortened a baby's hospital stay to 10.5 days for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, a set of physical and behavioral symptoms in those born to mothers who were addicted to opioids during pregnancy. The national average is 14 days.
MOUNTAIN WEST'S FIRST
substance use addiction program for pregnant people
1,300 PREGNANT PATIENTS
who have been treated
POSTPARTUM HOSPITALIZATIONS REDUCED BY 26%
after giving birth
Substance Use Disorder Criteria to Qualify
SUPeRAD helps people with a substance use disorder who are planning to get pregnant, are pregnant, or who had a pregnancy within the past year.
We see pregnant and postpartum people in any stage of their substance use disorder:
- Actively using substances
- Seeking harm reduction
- Seeking recovery
- In recovery
- In mandatory (court-ordered) treatment
Types of Substance Abuse & Disorders We Treat
We treat many conditions associated with substance use disorders before, during and after pregnancy:
- Opioid use disorder, including heroin, fentanyl and opioid pain relievers
- Methamphetamine or cocaine use disorder
- Alcohol use disorder
- Cannabis use disorder
- Medication dependence (opioids, benzodiazepines)
- Polysubstance use disorders (using multiple substances)
- Mental health disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Psychosis
- Disordered eating
We do not always treat mental health disorders. However, we will work with a collaborating team of mental health specialists for additional resources, support, and medications as needed.
Substance Use Disorder Care & Services for Pregnant Women
We understand that seeking care for substance use disorder during pregnancy can be overwhelming. Our clinic provides a safe, welcoming space where you can find the support and care you need.
We offer care in both inpatient (hospitalized) and outpatient (clinic) settings. Our hospital program offers medication and specialized services to help pregnant people transition off substances. Our clinic also provides pregnancy care and monitoring before, during, and after your pregnancy for up to one year after you give birth.
Our dedicated team of specialists offer compassionate, expert care:
- Maternal fetal medicine specialists care for people with high-risk pregnancies.
- Addiction experts treat people with addiction and help them move toward long-term recovery.
- Resource managers help people navigate their care and connect them with community resources.
- Care coordination with other treatment providers includes outpatient treatment programs and residential treatment programs.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Care
- Prenatal care with individualized care plans
- Care coordination with other specialties, such as heart care, mental health, social work, and resource management
- Infectious disease testing and treatment for HIV, Hepatitis B and C, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
- Pediatric consultation for neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
- Contraception care based on each person’s individual family planning goals
- Postpartum care through one year after giving birth, an especially vulnerable time for people with substance use addiction
- Gynecology care with trauma-informed providers (trained to recognize trauma and prevent re-traumatization)
Substance Use & Addiction Care
- Harm reduction support
- Medication for opioid use disorder
- Buprenorphine including extended-release buprenorphine
- Naltrexone
- Methadone through outpatient treatment programs (not prescribed through SUPeRAD)
- Medication and hospital services for people ready to stop using substances
- Coordination with methadone clinics
- Mental and behavioral health services
- Peer recovery support
- Pain management strategies
- Optional research study opportunities
What to Expect During the Program
Your first appointment in the outpatient clinic will take 2–4 hours. You’ll meet many of our team members who will explain the services they offer during your first visit:
- Health care providers
- SUPeRAD care coordianator
- Social workers
- Behavioral health providers
- Peer recovery coach
- Nurses
Hospital stays for pregnant people who want to stop using substances typically last 3–5 days. This gives you time to stabilize on medication while our care team closely monitors you and your baby. You will receive care in Women & Children's department at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital. We recommend you bring personal items, entertainment, clothing, and toiletries to make your stay comfortable. You're free to see visitors in accordance with our visitor policy guidelines and enjoy time outside for fresh air.
We’ll schedule follow-up clinic appointments throughout your pregnancy and after delivery. These visits will monitor the health of you and the baby. We typically schedule these appointments every two weeks. However, we can adjust the frequency based on your personal needs. We can also connect you to other care you need, such as heart care, dental care, or mental health providers.
You can come and go as you please at any point throughout your care. If you decide to stop care, you are always welcome back.
Meet the SUPeRAD Clinic Team
SUPeRAD Clinic Locations
South Jordan Health Center
5126 W. Daybreak Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84009
Phone: 801-213-4500
Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah Hospital Ambulatory Care Clinic
50 N. Medical Drive
Clinic E22
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone: 801-213-4500
Schedule a SUPeRAD Clinic Visit
Anyone can come to the SUPeRAD Clinic regardless of their insurance status. You don’t need a referral to be seen by our team. Our resource managers will help you navigate starting your addiction and pregnancy recovery.
Text or call our clinic at 385-881-3035 from 8 am–5 pm, Monday through Friday, to learn more or make an appointment. This phone number is not for emergencies. Please call 911 if you're having an emergency.
