The Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby program is a free benefit for Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP) members that offers a personalized approach through case management during all stages of your pregnancy. Whether this is your first pregnancy or you have other children, we want to support you in reaching your goals, making informed health care choices and having the healthiest pregnancy.
For more information on Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby or Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP) visit our website below.
We offer many resources in your community to support your health and well-being.
211 Wisconsin: This is a great resource for finding community and government programs. They can help you with food, clothing, housing, utilities, tax assistance and more!
Well Badger Resource Center: This center connects you to community, social, health and government programs. You can search their online directory or get help from an Information & Referral Specialist.
Public Health Departments: Your local health department has many programs and resources. For example, the Milwaukee Public Health Department offers a Safe Sleep program and a doula guide. The Racine Public Health Department provides safe sex supplies and pregnancy testing.
W-2 (Wisconsin Works): W-2 helps you find a job and build a career. They offer work experience, training, education and job matching. You can also get cash assistance while you prepare for work.
Childcare: The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) supports children and families through early education programs like Wisconsin Shares and Head Start. DCF helps low-income families share the cost of childcare.
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children): WIC helps pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children up to age five. Foster parents and relatives can apply for kids in their care. WIC gives healthy foods, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
FoodShare: FoodShare is Wisconsin's program for food help, also known as food stamps or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). It supports people with low income and helps stop hunger. You can use FoodShare benefits at many stores and farmers markets. For quick enrollment, check out Milwaukee FoodShare Quick Enrollment.
Food pantries: Food pantries help if you have little or no food at home. They can also fill in gaps between other food benefits like FoodShare. Some pantries even provide infant formula and baby food. To find a local pantry, use the Hunger Task Force's interactive map.
Foodsmart: CCHP has teamed up with Foodsmart to offer a nutrition program. It provides healthy eating tips, budget meal planning and one-on-one visits with a nutrition expert. Foodsmart is free for all CCHP members.
Chorus Community Health Plans can assist with connecting you to food resources. Click below to learn more about how you can contact our member advocates.
211 Wisconsin: If you need emergency housing, call 211. They have a list of shelters in your area and can help you find one.
Department of Housing and Urban Development: For help with affordable housing, visit the Department of Housing and Urban Development. You can also check your county's website to find your local Housing Authority.
Community Advocates: Offers over 40 housing programs in Milwaukee.
Chorus Community Health Plans housing program can also assist members with housing needs and services. Click below for more information.
If you have a medical emergency, you should call 911.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT): If you need a ride to a medical appointment and have no other way to get there, you might be eligible for help. This can include a ride, bus tickets or gas money.
Medical Transportation Management (MTM), Inc: Medicaid and BadgerCare Plus work with a transportation manager. They schedule and pay for rides to health care services. The current manager is Medical Transportation Management (MTM), Inc. Schedule your ride by calling 866-907-1493 or visit their website. You will need your 10-digit ForwardHealth ID number to schedule a ride.
Chorus Community Health Plans can also help with non-emergency medical transportation. Click below for more information.
Family planning helps people decide how many children they want and when to have them. Some people may choose not to have children at all. Here are some important points about family planning:
• Education on Contraceptives: Learn about ways to prevent unplanned pregnancies.
• Help with Infertility: Get support if you have trouble getting pregnant.
• Timing and Spacing: Know when to have children and how to space them out.
Did you know that having babies too close together can be risky for both moms and babies? That’s why having a plan is so important!
Talk to your Primary Care Provider about your family plans. They can give you the information and tools you need for your reproductive health. Our CCHP Nurse Practitioner can also help with family planning resources.
For more assistance from our team, click below.
To have a healthy pregnancy, it’s important to be healthy before you get pregnant. Here’s a checklist to help you prepare:
- Visit Your Doctor. See your Primary Care Provider (PCP) for your yearly checkup. If you don’t have a PCP, now is the time to find one! Your doctor can check your health and answer any questions. Need to see a different type of provider, but not sure which one? See a list of provider types and how they can help you here.
- Stay Active and Eat Well. Keep a healthy weight and stay active. If you need help with eating right, you can talk to a nutrition expert. Foodsmart is a free service for CCHP members that helps with healthy eating!
- Get Vaccinated. Make sure your vaccines are up to date. Your PCP can tell you which shots you might need based on your health.
- Manage Health Conditions. If you have any ongoing health issues, it’s important to manage them. Make sure your blood pressure and blood sugar are under control. You can still live well with a chronic condition!
- Take Care of Your Mental Health. Keep your mood and emotions in check. This will help you handle the changes that come with pregnancy and having a baby.
- Quit Tobacco and Other Substances. If you use tobacco or other substances, it’s time to stop. There are many resources to help you, like First Breath. This free program in Wisconsin helps people make positive changes during pregnancy and beyond!
If you or someone you know feels scared or unsafe in a relationship, there are programs that can help. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline is a 24-hour, national, toll-free telephone hotline. Call 1−800−799−SAFE (7233).
211: This service has information about shelters, hotlines and counselors. You can find help across the state.
Wisconsin Department of Families and Children: Resources for domestic abuse.
Sojourner Family Peace Center: This is the 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline for Milwaukee and nearby areas. You can call (414) 933-2722 or text (414) 877-8100.
The Women's Center in Waukesha: They provide help, including a 24-hour hotline. You can reach them at (262) 542-3828.
There are many ways to get help for mental health. If you need support right away, you can call or text a 24/7 hotline.
988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: This is a free and confidential support line. You can call or text 988 anytime.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: This hotline is also free and available 24/7. Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA, or visit the website.
Postpartum Support International: This group offers a help line, support groups, and more for mental health during pregnancy and after.
There are many types of specialists who can help you. To learn about different mental health providers, click here. To find a provider, click here.
If you or someone you care about has gone through a miscarriage or lost a baby, there are resources to help.
If you need help right away, please call one of the 24/7 hotlines or dial 911.
The Wisconsin Center for Stillbirth and Infant Death: This statewide program gives support and education to families who have faced a loss.
African American Breastfeeding Network: This network has a Healing Waters program for families who lost a baby during pregnancy or within the first year.
March of Dimes: This group offers information on miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss.
Postpartum Support International: Provides national programs and hotlines to support families after a loss.
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