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Maternal Support Services
Take the
First Steps
Toward a Healthy
Life for You and
Your Baby...
What is
Maternity Support Services (MSS)?MSS is here to help pregnant women get the healthcare and social services they may need to be a healthy mom and to have a healthy baby. This program offers you the Maternity Support Services interdisciplinary team: Psychosocial worker (counselor), Public Health Nurse, Nutritionist, Community Health Representative and WIC support. You can learn more about resources in your community. This healthcare team will provide wrap-around support services during your pregnancy and following.
MSS even offers child care and transportation services when you go for your prenatal care visits. These checkups are vital for a healthy pregnancy.
MSS Services:
Social Work
When is MSS available?
MSS is available to you as soon as you know you are pregnant. Services begin during your pregnancy and continue until your baby is two months old. For families with special needs, these services last until your baby’s first birthday. Getting good prenatal care as early as possible is good for you and your baby.
Who is eligible for MSS/First Steps
All pregnant women covered under Medicaid are eligible for MSS.
How do I apply for MSS
If you are interested in receiving Maternity Support Services or have questions about the MSS Program, please contact your local Tribal Health District office for more information. Main Tribal Health Program telephone numbers, by district are:
Omak: (509) 422-7454
Inchelium: (509) 722-7015
Nespelem: (509) 634-2943
Keller: (509) 634-2192
Why is First Steps Offered?
The Washington State Legislature created First Steps in 1989 because healthier babies mean a healthier future for everyone. MSS is a program provided by the First Steps program.
MSS Interdisciplinary Team Members
MSS Coordinator: Diane Mills 722-7015
Public Health Nurses:
Omak: Juliann Saulque: 422-7455
Inchelium: Diane Mills: 722-7015
Nespelem/Keller: Vacant: 634-2192
Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist:
Omak: Andrea Smith: 422-7450
Inchelium: Vacant
Nespelem: Vacant
Keller: Vacant
Community Health Representative
Omak: Quail Orr: 422-7458
Inchelium: Anna Sandvig: 722-7019, 7020
Nespelem: Jim Norris & Joanne Gleason: 634-2942, 2938
Keller: Dianne Mellon: 634-2192
WIC
Omak/Keller: Denise Jane: 422-7452
Nespelem/Inchelium: Glenda Baez: 634-2961, 2960
