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Resources for Pregnant Women

Arms of Love Pregnancy Resource Center
Catholic Charities
The Hope Clinic for Women Ltd.
New Beginnings
Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region


Arms of Love Pregnancy Resource Center *Pro-Life
PO Box 157/4854 N. Alby Rd.
Godfrey, Illinois

618-466-1690

Services Include:
Free pregnancy tests, counseling, maternity clothes, baby baskets with everything the mother will need to start her off, also available are baby beds and car seats if needed.

Educational Materials/Programs:
Offer classes to mothers on nutrition, what to expect during pregnancy, support groups and education on how to take care of their body and the babies once they are born.  Have brochures and pamphlets on: abstinence, post abortion, fetal development, resources for WIC, and information on STI’s.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact Angie Gibson at 618-466-1690

http://www.amrsofloveprc.org

Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Thursday-Friday 11am-5pm

Fees: All services are free of charge

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Catholic Charities *Pro-Life
3512 McArthur Blvd
Alton, IL 62002

618-462-0634
618-462-3209 (Fax)

Services Include:
Adoption- supportive pregnancy services, infant adoption program, special needs adoption program, parents rights and responsibilities, inter-country and independent adoption services, post adoption services, counseling, crisis assistance, family preservation, food pantries, foster care, supportive pregnancy services.

Educational Materials/Programs:
Information on adoption, foster care, and support for pregnant women.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact Jane Manns, 618-462-0602 ext. 235

www.cc.dio.org

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

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The Hope Clinic for Women Ltd.
1602 21st Street
Granite City, Illinois 62040

800-844-3130 or 618-451-5722
Text message questions to 618-980-5254

Services Include:
Pregnancy testing, morning after contraception, abortion services, terminating for medical reasons, ultrasound, counseling.

Educational Materials/Programs:
Brochures on: Emotions post abortion, adoption referral information, rape, sexual assault, and grief materials.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact Sally Burgess, Executive Director 618-451-5722.

http://www.hopeclinic.com

Hours:
Monday 8am-4pm
Tuesday-Thursday 8am-5pm
Friday 8am-4:30pm
Saturday 8am-1pm

Fees: No sliding scale.  The prices are listed on web site (http://www.hopeclinic.com/Fees.htm) or you can call 800-844-3130

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New Beginnings *Pro-Life
Edwardsville Center
2 Sunset Hills Executive Park, Suite 1
Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

618-692-6611

“New Beginnings Pregnancy Care Centers can provide you with the information you need to make and informed decision.  You will meet people who care about you and are equipped to help.  They will share information on all your options in a safe and respectful environment.”

Services Include:
Reliable pregnancy testing with immediate results, excellent physician referrals, ultra-sound to determine the viability of your pregnancy, and many other resources to make the right decision.

Education Materials/Programs:
Confidential consultation with someone who cares about you, information about all of your options, including abortion (no referrals), adoption, and parenting your baby.  Childbirth and parenting classes with free baby supplies. Brochures on things such as: STI’s, condoms, living together before marriage, the risk of involvement, fetal development, healthy pregnancy, pregnancy and smoking and alcohol, referral lists for WIC and public aid. * Some brochures are offered in Spanish.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Contact Sherry Fickel or Cathy Sparks

http://www.nbpcc.org

Hours: Tuesday 9am-5pm, Friday 9am-5pm

Fees: All services are free of charge.

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Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region
Fairview Heights, IL Health Center
Lakeland Square
4529 N. Illinois
Fairview Heights, IL 62226

618-277-6668

Services Include:
Abnormal pap follow-up, abortion services, annual exam, birth-control without pelvic exam, birth control/family planning, birth control: pills, condoms, depo-provera, etc., breast exam, cancer screening (pap test), colposcopy, counseling – pregnancy options, emergency contraception (EC), post-abortion exam, pregnancy testing and counseling, ultrasound.

Educational Materials/Programs:
Brochures/pamphlets on: STI’s, birth control, abortion, condoms, breast exams, and a lot more information on a wide variety of topics relating to women.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Go to http://www.plannedparenthood.org/stlouis/volunteer-oppurtunties.htm and click on Volunteer at PPSLR Today!  Enter your zip code and type the volunteer work you would like to do and it will match up your interests with areas available.

http://www.plannedparenthood.org/index.htm

Hours:
Monday 10am-8pm
Tuesday 10am-7:30pm
Wednesday 10am-6pm
Thursday 9am-1pm
Friday 8am-4pm
Saturday 9am-2pm

Fees: PPSLR’s Fairview Heights, Illinois Health Center operates on a sliding fee scale.  You must bring proof of income with you so that we may determine how much we can discount your services

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