Call us at 877-725-4666 or email us at ppcl@uw.edu
9 am- 5 pm, Monday- Friday (closed for UW holidays)
Perinatal PCL (previously PAL for Moms) is a free, state-funded program providing perinatal mental health consultation, recommendations, and referrals for Washington state providers caring for pregnant or postpartum patients. Consultations are available on demand during business hours by calling (877) 725-4666, or schedule a consultation.
Providers outside of Washington state can call the PSI Perinatal Psychiatric Consultation Line. Washington state providers can also call the general adult psychiatry consultation line and child psychiatry consultation line.
How does it work?
- Call 877-725-4666 (PAL4MOM) or email ppcl@uw.edu non holiday weekdays 9am – 5pm
- Complete a brief intake
- Consult with a UW perinatal psychiatrist (usually immediately, or within 1 business day)
- Receive written documentation of recommendations and resources
- Alternatively, schedule a time for your consultation
Who can call?
Any provider in Washington State who cares for pregnant or postpartum patients.
What kind of questions can I call about?
We consult on behavioral health-related questions for patients who are pregnant or planning pregnancy, in the first year postpartum, or who have pregnancy-related complications (e.g. pregnancy loss, infertility). Topics may include:
- Depression, anxiety, other psychiatric disorders (e.g., bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder)
- Pregnancy loss, complications, or difficult life events
- Weighing risks and benefits of psychiatric medication
- Co-occurring substance use disorders (call the line or schedule a time to speak directly with our perinatal addictions psychiatrist)
- Non-medication treatments
- Local resources & referrals
- Guidance on implementing mental health screening at your workplace
Who provides the telephone consultation?
Faculty members in the UW Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences with expertise in perinatal mental health.
Learn more through the Perinatal PCL flier.