By: Chaunte’ Causey, Communications Manager, PCC
April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a vital time to reflect on how alcohol use impacts individuals, families, and communities, and to promote healthier choices, support, and access to care.
Palmetto Care Connections (PCC) understands that alcohol misuse doesn’t just affect physical health—it can also deeply impact mental wellness, relationships, and overall quality of life. In rural areas, where access to behavioral health and substance use treatment can be limited, it’s even more critical to bridge the gap with innovative, community-focused solutions.
This April, in observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, PCC is spotlighting an important initiative: Mom’s IMPACTT—IMProving Access to Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care Through Telemedicine and Tele-Mentoring.
Mom’s IMPACTT is a mental health and substance use disorder resource and referral program for people who are pregnant or within 12 months postpartum, and for any healthcare provider caring for a pregnant or postpartum person.
Alcohol use during pregnancy and the postpartum period can have serious consequences, and access to supportive, non-judgmental care is essential. Programs like Mom’s IMPACTT provide the vital connection between rural families and the specialized care they need—using telehealth to overcome geographic and transportation barriers.
This Alcohol Awareness Month, let’s continue having open, supportive conversations around alcohol use, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect people with the care they deserve.
To learn more about Mom’s IMPACTT, visit:
🔗 https://muschealth.org/medical-services
