Project RESPECT provides comprehensive care for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders. We work with people at any stage of the recovery spectrum, whether experiencing active addiction or multiple years of stability. The program offers medical treatment, behavioral health support, and long-term support to help patients navigate recovery. With a multidisciplinary team of specialists, Project RESPECT ensures that patients receive individualized, evidence-based care before and after delivery. By addressing both medical and social challenges, the program aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes while supporting lasting recovery. 

Location and Contact

Obstetrics and Gynecology Department
We offer comprehensive obstetric care both at BMC and our affiliated community health centers, where our team of fully trained practitioners provide expert prenatal care.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers full-spectrum reproductive healthcare, including specialized programs. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, a…
The Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center is a national hub for substance use disorders resources. Through a variety of treatment and support programs for patients…
Pediatric specialty care includes a variety of services to infants, children, and young adults, including programs for the comprehensive care of several chronic illnesses and comp…
In the Department of Psychiatry, our comprehensive model combines compassionate, culturally sensitive care with state-of-the-art treatment for mental health conditions, addiction,…
Education and Training

Fellowship in Maternal Health Addiction

As a part of a teaching hospital, we welcome learners and trainees, including addiction medicine fellows, residents, students. We also offer a two-year maternal health addiction fellowship, which provides a foundation in general addiction medicine with a unique concentration in complex obstetric care. Our goal is to support the next generation of professionals in providing exceptional care for mothers/parents with a history of substance use disorder. 

Research Overview

Providers at Project RESPECT conduct research on topics such as improving outcomes for neonatal abstinence syndrome, perinatal substance exposure, improving standards of care for pre- and -post-natal treatment for women with substance use disorders, and more.

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