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MTPAL supports healthcare professionals caring for people who are pregnant or in the postpartum period by providing timely psychiatric consultation, clinical guidance, and connections to community resources across Montana.

Free & Confidential

Same-Day Response

Statewide Coverage In Montana

Pregnancy & Postpartum Focus

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How MTPAL Supports Perinatal Providers

Clinical Guidance & Best Practices: Evidence-based recommendations for identifying, assessing, and treating perinatal mental health conditions.

Medication & Non-Medication Consultation: Support weighing benefits and risks of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions during pregnancy and postpartum.

Care Coordination & Referrals: Connections to community resources, specialty services, and referral pathways across Montana.

Support for Complex Stressors: Guidance for stress reactions related to pregnancy loss, complications, or significant life events.

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How It Works

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1. Request a Consultation

Call 844-40-MTPAL or submit a brief consultation request.

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2. We Triage Your Request

Our team gathers key details and confirms eligibility.

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3. Get Same-Day Support

A Psychiatrist returns your call the same business day.

Meet the Perinatal Team

Dr. Eric Arzubi

MTPAL for Moms and Children Psychiatrist

Dr. Megan Verlage

MTPAL for Moms Perinatal Psychiatrist

Kelsey Bell

HRSA Project Director, MTPAL for MOMS

Kenzie Castor

Program Coordinator, MTPAL for Moms and Children

Lisa Curry

MTPAL for Moms, External Evaluator

Shawnalea Chief Goes Out

HRSA Program Manager, MTPAL for MOMS

Trusted by Pediatric Providers Across Montana

MTPAL for Moms Partners with DocSide

MTPAL for Moms now offers free psychiatric e-consults through DocSide’s secure platform - alongside our phone consultations. Get HIPAA-compliant consults, automated notes, and responses in under 24 hours from the same expert MTPAL team.
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Interested in joining the pilot? Contact k.castor@frontier.care

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MTPAL is Here to Help!

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Find support and resources for infants and families

Provider Search

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Webinars

Watch our series of webinars to learn more from our expert team

Hotlines

Find the right number to fit the needs of your patient

Frequently Asked Questions about MTPAL

Explore our Frequently Asked Questions for answers about MTPAL works.

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MTPAL for MOMs dba Prism for Moms program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $821,937.00 with 10% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

MTPAL for Children dba MAPP-Net program is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $877,033.00 with 20% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

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