HEART (Healing Empowering Actively Recovering Together) was created to assist pregnant and parenting women less than one year postpartum, who are struggling with Substance Use Disorder. Fathers are also encouraged to attend, provided that they are in active recovery and have no history of domestic violence.

 Heart is hosted by HANDS staff, Early Childhood Mental Health staff, and peer suport specialists in long-term recovery. This group utilizes evidence-based curricula and allows participants to practice the skills they learn with their child in a supportive and non-judgemental environment.

 The HEART program helps participants to learn how to find community supports for those in long-term recovery, as well as self-care strategies and how to talk about their feelings. By attending weekly meetings, individual sessions and drug screens, participants are eligible to participate in HEART incentives programs, including gas cards and lunch.  

 On-site child care by trained and CPR-certified staff is available for meeting sessions — THIS IS WHERE SFUMC comes in! The Pulaski County Health Department has asked us to provide volunteers to help with child care!