Periscope Project Health Care Provider Educational Opportunities
The Periscope Project exists to increase Wisconsin health care clinician’s capacity to support behavioral health needs of pregnant and postpartum women. Whether you are looking for specific information on managing treatment of depressive and/or anxiety symptoms or just looking to learn more about the broad topic of perinatal psychiatry, the Periscope Project can help.
Periscope Educational Opportunities
Periscope consistently delivers high quality perinatal mental health education. Our education component includes on-demand presentations for clinics, organizations, and conferences; free webinars; introductory online modules; and a downloadable provider toolkit.
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Provider Toolkit
Download the toolkit with validated screening tools, evaluation guides, and treatment algorithms
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Education Modules
View online videos featuring topics related to perinatal psychiatric disorders and treatment
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Webinars
Register for upcoming events and view recordings of previous webinars
View webinar series
Sharing Perinatal Mental Health Resources Statewide
Sharing perinatal mental health (PMH) resources is a vital component of Periscope's mission. While provider-to-provider consultations and educational offerings help clinicians build capacity and improve patient care, many individuals experiencing PMH challenges require a broader range of support to manage symptoms and maintain wellness. To meet this need, Periscope maintains a curated list of statewide resources, each with specialized training and experience in addressing mental health conditions during the perinatal period.
Periscope most frequently assists providers in connecting patients to psychotherapy services, PMH support groups, and psychiatric care options. Although providers can reach out specifically for resource referrals, Periscope's triage staff routinely ask all inquiring providers whether they would like resource recommendations. In some cases, the Periscope psychiatry team may recommend psychotherapy, substance use treatment, peer-to-peer support, or a psychiatric evaluation as part of the patient's care plan. Resource information is emailed to the inquiring provider.
Through this robust resource component, Periscope helps ensure that patients receive comprehensive care, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals navigating mental health challenges during the perinatal period.
Take Advantage of Opportunities; Make Mental Health Conversations a Priority
Hear Megan’s story of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and gain insight into the patients perspective. In this video, Moms Mental Health Initiative and the Periscope Project discuss ways you as the provider can be a difference maker for a mom struggling with perinatal mental health disorders. Start by taking advantage of the opportunity to discuss mental health at every visit.
I learn so much from each encounter I have with Periscope. It truly is an invaluable service. The response time and their depth of knowledge is impeccable and helps me serve my pregnant and postpartum clients so much better. Thank you!"
Midwife, Eau Claire
Other Psychiatric Access Programs
UW Addiction Consultation Provider Hotline
The UW Addiction Consultation Provider Hotline offers on-call help to health care providers seeking support and direction in treating their patients’ substance use problems.
- The hotline is available weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Healthcare providers call 1-800-472-0111
- All calls are returned within 15 minutes
When making a call please request to speak with the addiction medicine provider on-call.
Wisconsin Child Psychiatry Consultation Program (WI CPCP)
The goal of the Wisconsin Child Psychiatry Consultation Program (WI CPCP) is to improve mental health care for children in the state of Wisconsin by providing education, consultative support, and resource support from child psychiatrists, pediatric psychologists, and resource personnel. With this support, primary care providers are able to offer timely, quality mental health care to children and adolescents with mild-to-moderate mental and behavioral health concerns.
Lifeline for Moms
The National Network of Perinatal Psychiatry Access Programs provides a platform to evaluate and innovate perinatal mental health services across the United States to improve outcomes for expectant and new parents, their children, and families.
Publications & National Standard of Care Recommendations
Contact Us
The Periscope Project is a free program of the Medical College of Wisconsin – Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine.
Provider Consultations
(877) 296-9049
theperiscopeproject@mcw.edu
Available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST, excluding holidays
Response Time
- Phone response within 30 minutes
- Email response within one business day
Beyond Our Scope
The Periscope Project does not provide services directly to patients, prescribe medications, or provide telemedicine services.