(804) 828-4409Substance Use Disorder Treatment (OB MOTIVATE Clinic)
With compassion and respect, we offer women treatment and support for substance use disorders
Did you know that less than 1 in 10 people with substance use disorder are getting treatment? The path to recovery can be challenging, but treatment can help. Whether you want to address a substance use disorder as you prepare for pregnancy, discuss treatment options after you deliver or are looking for treatment especially for women, our OB MOTIVATE clinicians are here to help you.
OB MOTIVATE at VCU Health, is the only program in central Virginia that provides an interdisciplinary approach to women with substance use disorders during pregnancy and beyond. Our patient-centered approach creates a safe space, free of judgement, and you will be seen by OB-GYN and addiction specialists on the same day, in the same clinic.
Our providers work with you to create a tailored treatment plan. that meets your goals and needs.
The staff at VCU are more educated and more compassionate towards the issue of addiction, especially in pregnancy and motherhood. So, I haven't dealt with anything here compared to what I've seen and experienced at other places…. I'm very grateful for that. – VCU Health OB MOTIVATE patient
Our Services
At our OB MOTIVATE clinic, we provide personalized, compassionate care. In one convenient location, we coordinate regular OB-GYN and addiction appointments during pregnancy. If you start treatment during your pregnancy, you can continue to see us after you have your baby. Some services are available as video or telehealth appointments. They include:
- Treatment for substance use disorders, including medications like buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixadi) for opioid use disorder and naltrexone (Vivitrol) for alcohol use disorder
- Recovery support during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum (obstetric care)
- Reproductive and sexual health care
- Annual well-woman exams, including pap smear, birth control, pregnancy counseling, cervical cancer screening and tests (gynecologic care)
- Pediatric consultation for newborn care
- Lactation consultation and breastfeeding education
- Mental health counseling and support groups
- Peer recovery support services
- Referrals to other services, including those for hepatitis C treatment, social work, domestic violence and primary care
Make an Appointment
Call 804-828-4409 and ask to schedule an appointment with Dr. Martin or the OB MOTIVATE clinic.
Referrals
To refer a patient, call 804-828-4409. Please request to refer your patient to the OB MOTIVATE clinic.
Fax patient records to VCU Health OB/GYN: 804-806-7588. Please provide your contact information (name, practice, phone number, email) and confirm what care your patient needs:
- OB-GYN
- Addiction
- Both types of care
- One-time consultation with a care provider
Meet Our Team
Our multi-disciplinary team provides patient-centered care and can include experts from OB-GYN, addiction medicine, psychiatry, pediatrics, social work and Project Empower. Our compassionate team works together to coordinate your services and create a personalized treatment and support plan for you.
Depending on your needs, your care team may include:
- Addiction Medicine:
- Dr. Caitlin Martin, Director of OB MOTIVATE
- Dr. Monica Melmer
- Dr. Hannah Kissel-Smith
- Dr. Anna Peyton
- High-risk pregnancy care from our Maternal-Fetal Medicine providers
- OB-GYN Clinical Care:
- Alison Kingcade, FNP
- Marjorie O. Scheikl, MSN, RN, CARN, Perinatal Addiction Program Coordinator & Nurse
- Kyle Pearson, MSN, RNC-NIC, Perinatal Addiction Program & Nurse Navigator
- Social Work
- Kalie Owens, Social Worker
- Psychiatric counseling
- Dr. Leila Islam, Supervisor of Behavioral Health Clinicians & Clinical Health Psychologist
- Dr. Bruce Rybarczyk, Supervisor of Behavioral Health Clinicians & Clinical Health Psychologist
- Trauma support - Project Empower
- Leann Ragland, LCSW, Project Empower Advocate
- Pediatric consultations and Lactation support
Patient Resources
Addiction is a chronic brain disease that is treatable. Addiction involves genetics, brain pathways and your environment. Substance use disorders are one type of addiction. Continued use of a drug or alcohol leads to changes in your brain that make it hard to stop taking the substance, even if you want to. Like high blood pressure or diabetes, addiction is a long-lasting illness that you can manage with the help of others. People with substance use disorders can recover.
Looking for substance use disorder treatment or more information about addiction for yourself, a friend or family member?
- Visit the SAMHSA website: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (Helpline)
- Visit SAMHSA website to find a treatment facility near you
Provider Resources
- Visit the National Institute on Drug Abuse for how to de-stigmatize the disease of addiction
- Use the free patient handouts from and provider clinical guides from SAMHSA about opioid use disorder in pregnancy
- Use the Pregnancy and Substance Use: A Harm Reduction toolkit
- Access the free online courses for providers from Providers Clinical Support System (PCSS)
Give Now
Donate to our OB MOTIVATE clinic today. Your donation supports our cause and our patients on their recovery journey. To make a gift to the OB MOTIVATE fund, click the “Give Now” button and enter OB MOTIVATE.