Components

The components of the BLUES Project are:

• Clinic-based group counseling for mothers
• Prenatal and postpartum evaluation and education
• Links to community resources and services
• Social support from licensed social workers
• Program services provided through child’s second birthday

Mothers have immediate access to quality prenatal and continued care for mom and baby; prenatal and postpartum education; information to help moms and dads continue their education and secure employment; referrals to community resources and services. Mothers volunteer to attend at least 1 monthly clinic-based psychosocial education group session and/or meet individually with clinic BLUES team member. Mothers receive at least 1 monthly phone or face to face contact from a BLUES team member.

The BLUES Project
Department of Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Rout Center for Women
and Newborns
853 Jefferson Ave. E140A
Memphis, TN 38163

Phone: (901) 448-5135
Fax: (901) 448-1532
Email: bluesproject@utshc.edu