We are asking for your help in supporting a program that provides vital prenatal care and treatment for substance use disorder to people in our community who face unimaginable challenges. This program is called PROSPR and it is led by members of the Department of Family Medicine who are passionate about this work.
PROSPR stands for Program for Substance Use in Pregnancy, and it aims to help people who are pregnant and use substances access care to improve their health. PROSPR offers integrated and holistic care, including clinical care, mental health support and assistance navigating the health and community services system. PROSPR also strives to make meaningful improvements in their patients’ lives through a range of services including accessing food, housing options, and connection to primary care after delivery.
One of the ways we can support our PROSPR patients is by providing them with gift cards to purchase healthy food. This is a simple gesture that is greatly appreciated by all who have received them this year. However, PROSPR does not have funding to purchase gift cards and we need your help to give our colleagues as many gift cards to distribute as possible.
If everyone gave $25, we would be able to provide this support to every PROSPR patient for the duration of their pregnancy. This is a pivotal time in their lives, and it often brings them into connection with supports that they haven’t accessed before and provides the opportunity for our patients to have a positive experience with the health care system, a system which may have failed them in the past.
Please consider making a donation today of any amount, to help us support this program and the people who benefit from it. Every dollar counts, and every gift card makes a difference. Thank you for your generosity and compassion.