Frequently Asked Questions
For Health Care Professionals: 877-296-9049
Call 1-877-296-9049 Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, excluding holidays. You can also e-mail theperiscopeproject@mcw.edu.
Any provider serving women of childbearing age in Wisconsin with questions regarding the treatment of mental health in pregnant, postpartum or intra-contraception person. This includes, but not limited to; obstetrics/gynecology, family practice, psychology, pediatrics, internal medicine, psychiatry, therapists, mid-level providers, midwives, behavioral health clinicians, registered nurses, lactation consultants, social workers, prenatal care coordinators, and home visiting professionals.
No. The resource is offered for provider-to-provider education only.
A provider may contact The Periscope Project regarding mental health care needs of any reproductive aged woman. A provider may call with general or specific questions. The topics and consultations must remain within the scope of the calling providers practice. Therefore, only providers with the ability to prescribe medications can have a conversation about medication management. Topics may include; treatment of a specific illness, use of a medication, use of a screening tool or questions regarding community resources for women/families experiencing perinatal mental health or substance use disorders.
When a provider calls The Periscope Project, they’ll first speak to the triage coordinator. The triage coordinator will obtain provider information and the reason for the call. The coordinator can assist providers with identifying ongoing mental health support for patients. When requested, the coordinator will triage the call to the perinatal psychiatrist for provider-to-provider phone consultation. Providers will receive a return call from the perinatal psychiatrist within 30 minutes of their initial call during business hours.
The enrollment process is easy, available online and takes only minutes. We collect basic provider demographic information, verify that you are an eligible provider and explain the terms of our services.
Yes. You will be asked to provide basic information to verify your eligibility and agree to the terms of participation before the teleconsultation. After the call, you will be asked to complete the enrollment form within 48 hours.
No. The program is not intended for emergency services. If there is an emergency, we recommend calling 911.
No. The program is free of charge.
Available Monday – Friday from 8am – 4pm CST, excluding holidays.
Provider to provider perinatal psychiatric tele-consultations within 30 minutes.
E-mails returned within one business day.
The Periscope Project is a program of the Medical College of Wisconsin – Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine.
