Unplanned pregnancy can create a lot of questions without easy answers. Because we believe that everyone should have access to accurate and complete information and early care, all of our services are free. No income requirements, no applications, no insurance billing. You don’t have to face life’s difficult decisions alone. Be sure you know your options.

Procedures differ according to the stage of fetal development. Options offers accurate and factual information about abortion procedures and their associated risks. A woman receives information specific to her stage of fetal development.

• Click here for information on abortion procedures: http://www.americanpregnancy.org/unplannedpregnancy/surgicalabortions.html

You must know whether you are infected with an STD prior to childbirth or having an abortion. There are often no symptoms. Abortion opens the cervix creating a high risk of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) if you are infected. PID is a leading cause of infertility.

Options can provide a free STD test

Click here for information on STD’s: www.cdc.gov/std

Adoption is a process under your control and is governed by your choices.  You can choose the best home for your child’s future.  Adoption can be open (birth mother remains in contact with the child and the adoptive parents) or closed (birth mother and the child have no contact).

A woman is able to plan for the future of her child by making an adoption plan and choosing parents for her child. Many adoption plans include yearly updates, birthday pictures and visitations depending on the wishes of the birth mother and the adoptive family.

Options offers adoption counseling and referrals to licensed agencies.

Parenting can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Our counselors are trained to guide parents to numerous community resources that are available. Ongoing parenting skills classes and support for Moms and Dads is also available.

• Click here for information on fatherhood: http://www.fatherhood.org/
• Click here for information on healthy marriage: www.acf.hhs.gov/healthymarriage