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North Carolina Perinatal Substance Use Disorder Network (NCPSUD)

The Suda Institute’s SUN Project is proud to be a part of the NC PSUD Network, a statewide, outpatient, clinician-led initiative dedicated to improving access to evidence-based care for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders across North Carolina.

We support teams across North Carolina through:

  • Care delivery support that strengthens clinical practice
  • Shared protocols that promote consistent, high-quality treatment
  • Case consultation for complex patient scenarios
  • Systems-level quality improvement to expand access and reduce disparities

The SUN Project is one of six regional hubs, Project CARA, Horizons, The Tides, ECU Impact, and Cone Health, working together to serve all 100 North Carolina counties.

Learn More about the NC PSUD Network.

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Training Offered by the NC PSUD Network

Register for the PSUD ECHO Project: Evidence-Based Strategies for the Treatment and Management of Perinatal Substance Use Disorders https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1758305233207L9UKO73R56

This 6-part series provides clinical providers with practical, evidence-based strategies for the treatment and management of perinatal substance use disorders (PSUD). Each 60-minute interactive session includes a brief lecture, a case presentation, and group discussion—designed to engage clinicians across specialties in addressing the unique needs of pregnant and parenting patients. The training emphasizes compassionate, trauma-informed, and collaborative care to improve outcomes for patients and families.

Target Professionals

Topics Covered

• Best practices for managing stimulant use disorder during pregnancy
• Effective screening approaches for PSUD
• Clinical guidance on medications for opioid use disorder in pregnancy and postpartum
• Key considerations for lactation and perinatal care
• Integrating trauma-informed care into clinical practice
• Building effective collaborative care models and DSS partnerships

Certification Issuance Criteria

Certificates will be issued by South Piedmont AHEC. Participants must create a user profile to claim credit for this activity.