Maternal Opioid Intervention and Care Coordination
January 8, 2026 -
 August 27, 2026
Select Thursdays
7:30 AM -
 8:30 AM

Great News! We’ve concluded the planning for our next advanced MOI ECHO series. Registration is scheduled to open in December. Keep an eye on this page and our social media channels for the official launch date and updated curriculum details!

The landscape of perinatal care remains complex. Clinical reports underscore the persistent challenges related to maternal mortality and complications tied to substance use. This highlights the need to address associated factors, such as co-occurring mental health disorders.

This requires providers to go beyond standard SUD training. It is essential to implement trauma-informed interventions and integrated care strategies to support pregnant individuals struggling with these challenges, ensuring the health and well-being of both parent and child.

Join our Interprofessional ECHO to collaborate directly with a panel of Maternal Child Health and Addiction Medicine specialists and your peers. You will learn best practices and evidence-based recommendations for advanced MOUD protocols, integrated behavioral health, and structural advocacy strategies. Together, we will develop the interprofessional competency necessary to ensure that all birthing individuals in New Jersey receive seamless, non-judgmental care and support within their communities.

Series Leaders

  • Damali Campbell-Oparaji, MD, FACOG, FASAM, Integrated Obstetric and SUD Ambulatory Services, Associate Professor, Division of General Ob /Gyn, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Health, Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School 
  • Quinn Ingemi, MA, LPC, Associate Director, Behavioral Health, The Cooperative
  • Jennifer Kirkman, Assistant Director of Case Practice, New Jersey Department of Children and Families  
  • Nicola Lydon, LCSW, CPRS, Director of Recovery Services, Center for Family Services
  • Lindsay Martin, MSPH, I Squared Consulting
  • Aubri Milano, DO, FAAP, Medical Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, General Pediatric Newborn Care, Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper 
  • Mollie Nisen, MD, FASAM, Addiction Medicine Specialist, Assistant Professor, Clinical Family Medicine, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University 

Learning Objectives

  • Integrate best-practice guidelines for the clinical management of maternal substance use disorder, integrating foundational knowledge on polysubstance use with real-world case applications. 
  • Apply a patient-centered approach to care that addresses systemic challenges such as stigma, social determinants of health, and the transition from inpatient to outpatient services. 
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build a comprehensive care plan that bridges medical, mental health, and social services for both the parent and newborn. 
  • Collaborate with perinatal care providers, mental health professionals, substance use specialists, community organizations, and families to deliver integrated care. 
  • Advocate for effective and compassionate care by identifying and addressing systemic barriers, improving communication, and utilizing community resources to support patients and their families. 

Continuing Education Accreditation

To view the CE Accreditation for CME, CNE, CPE, LCADC, CRSP, and Social Work credits, click here.

  • Continuing Education (CE) certificates will only be issued upon completion of the following surveys:
    • Initial Pre-Series Assessment
    • Post-Session Survey for each session attended
    • Post-Series Assessment after the series concludes
Additional Information

Information regarding the Nationwide Inpatient Sample was obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA).

Sessions

Setting the Stage: The Evolving Landscape of OUD
Thursday • January 08, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Myths, Rumors, and Evidence: Navigating Medication & Treatment
Thursday • January 22, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
The Brain on Motherhood: Neurobiology of Addiction & Mental Health
Thursday • February 05, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Beyond Opioids: Understanding Polysubstance Use
Thursday • February 19, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Community Workgroup
Thursday • March 05, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Clinical Management of OUD in Pregnancy
Thursday • March 19, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
The Role of Case Management & Peer Support
Thursday • April 02, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Addressing Stigma: Practical Communication Skills
Thursday • April 16, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Emergency Care in Pregnancy
Thursday • April 30, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Community Workgroup
Thursday • May 14, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Neonatal Care & Long-Term Outcomes
Thursday • May 28, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Therapeutic Recreation's Role: Supporting Early Development in Substance-Exposed Infants (SEI)
Thursday • June 11, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
The Inpatient-Outpatient Transition for the Newborn
Thursday • June 25, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Community Workgroup
Thursday • July 09, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Partnering with DCP&P: Navigating the System
Thursday • July 23, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Patient-Centered Care & Structural Advocacy
Thursday • August 06, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Community Workgroup
Thursday • August 20, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM
Pulling It All Together: A Final Case Study
Thursday • August 27, 2026
7:30 AM
- 8:30 AM