5-16-2013

PREGNANCY RESOURCES & SERVICES: In & Near Butler County, KS

We recommend calling before going to any of these places because dates, times, and availability might have changed. See also Resource Guides on Parenting and other needs available at: CommunityGrace.info

A Better Choice (ABC)

Web: http://pregnancywichita.com/ 3007 E. Central, Wichita / 316-685-5757 / abc@pregnancywichita.com A Catholic crisis pregnancy resource center, serving women of all ages and socio-economic levels who are struggling with the fear and uncertainty of an unplanned pregnancy. Services include free pregnancy tests, peer crisis counseling, supportive counseling to assist with decisions regarding pregnancy issues, abortion alternatives, adoption referrals, postabortion counseling, chastity mentoring, STD education, and natural family planning. Makes referrals for prenatal and medical care, adoption information and referral, parenting skills instruction, STD testing, sexual abuse and domestic violence assistance, and safe shelter for families in need.

Birthline of El Dorado
Web: http://birthline.net/ / 1-800-848-LOVE El Dorado: 226 W Central Ave # 108 / 316-321-7060 Wichita: 339 N. Seneca / 316-265-0134 See website for other locations. Offers maternity and baby clothing up to age two (items have been donated). Provides women of all ages: free pregnancy test kits and supplies, diapers, formula (to help until the new mother begins receiving assistance from the WIC program), cribs, crib mattresses and sheets, and car seats. Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4pm; Saturday, 10am - 1pm Walk-ins welcome. Services are free and confidential.

Butler County Health Department

Web: http://www.bucoks.com/depts/health/health%20dept.htm El Dorado: 206 N. Griffith, Suite B / 316-321-3400 Augusta: 2100 Ohio, Suite B / 316-775-6142 Community Health Clinics: Provided in the health department offices and outlying communities for all ages. Services include: immunizations (influenza, pneumonia & tetanus vaccines); screening for blood pressure, anemia, lead and other health concerns; nutrition, health counseling; etc. Maternal & Infant Project: A preventive program to improve pregnancy outcomes of high risk mothers. Includes nursing assessments & nutritional education for pregnant women. Healthy Start prenatal care
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Kan-Be-Healthy physical assessments: Available for persons up to 21 years of age with a current medical card; day care physicals and school entry physicals (not sports physicals) available for children. (By appointment only.) Women, Infants & Children supplemental food program (WIC) for low-income pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under age 5 who are at nutritional risk.

Catholic Charities
Web: http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/catholic-charities 425 N. Topeka, Wichita / 316-263-6941 / 1-866-839-4327 (toll free) Email Lori Farha at lfarha@catholiccharitieswichita.org Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9am 8pm Adoption Services: http://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/family-strengthening/adoption Pregnancy Counseling: Offers support and education as well as community referrals and counseling for women facing an unintended pregnancy. Helping women maintain a healthy pregnancy and deliver a healthy baby is our goal.

Center for Health & Wellness

Web: http://www.360wichita.com/MedicalAndDental/CenterforHealthandWellness.html 2707 E 21st St, Wichita / 316.691.0249 Health care services provided at reduced cost for persons living in Sedgwick and surrounding Counties Services include: free prenatal health promotion program for low-income pregnant women; Uses incentives and education to promote healthy prenatal care.

Circle of Love Maternity Home

Web: http://www.circleoflovehome.org/ 1825 W Maple, Wichita, KS 67213 / 316-440-8928 Offers adoption-minded pregnant women a place to call home, an opportunity to rebuild their lives, and a hope for their future and their baby's future. A maternity home with a mission to provide Christ-centered care exclusively for pregnant women ages eighteen and older who have chosen adoption for their child. Circle of Love provides residential care and counseling services for women, as well as their children, if they already have children prior to their pregnancy.

Gerard House (helps teen moms)

Web: http://www.via-christi.org/body.cfm?id=1577&oTopID=1577 3144 N. Hood, Wichita, KS / 316-832-0777 Service area is statewide; fees are a sliding scale based on income. A residential home for pregnant teens and women ages 12 and older in need, regardless of religious beliefs, race or nationality. Residents can stay up to 5 months after childs birth. Offers on-site Lamaze and parenting classes, tutoring for those still in school, and instruction in basic life skills such as meal preparation and housekeeping, to help the women transition to life outside the home. Also provides psychological, spiritual and adoption counseling.
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Hearts and Hands

Located at Central Community Church Web: http://www.centralcommunity.org/missions/local.html 6100 W. Maple St., Wichita / 316-943-1800 Serves people who come to our church in need of basic items such as food, personal hygiene products, diapers and formula, and other necessary household items. Ministries include: Food Pantry, Deaf Ministry, Compassion Saturday; Hope for the Holidays; Pregnancy Crisis Center; Youth Horizons; Union Rescue Mission. Support & recovery programs include: Cancer & Serious Illness; DivorceCare; DivorceCare for Kids; GriefShare, Prayer Ministries; Family Life Counseling (316-942-9021)

Lamaze, Childbirth Education

GeLamaze videos LamazeVideo.com: http://lamazevideo.com/ Lamaze Video Library, Lamaza International, www.Lamaza.org
http://www.lamaze.org/OnlineCommunity/LamazeVideoLibrary/tabid/810/Default.aspx

Childbirth Education Classes Susan S Guenthner, RN, BSN, LCCE, FACCE o 2433 N Cardinal Dr., Wichita, KS, US 67204-5314 o guenthners2@sbcglobal.net / 316 838-1084 (phone) Margot A. Breckbill, RN,BSN,MS,CIMI,LCCE,CBE o 618 N Doreen Ct, Wichita, KS, US 67206-1649 o mbreckbill@cox.net 316-634-2244 (phone) Jeri Lyn Melin, RN, MSN, LCCE, FACCE o HCA Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS o 550 North Hillside Street, Wichita, KS, US 67214 o jmelin@cox.net / (316)788-4346 (phone) Vicky Howard, RN, BSN, LCCE o 433 S Crestway St., Wichita, KS, US 67218-1315 o vijoho1231@sbcglobal.net / (316)962-3222 (phone) Tresa A. Palmer, RN, BA, IBCLC, LCCE, CHBE o Lamaze Instructor, Lactation Consultant, Happiest Baby on the Block Instructor o Via Christi Health / 3600 E Harry St., Wichita, KS, US 67218-3713 o dpalmer6@cox.net / 316-722-2665 (phone)

Miracles, Inc.
Web: http://wichitamiracles.org/ / 316-303-9520 / email: rwmiracles@aol.com Miracles House Residential: 1250 N. Market / 316-264-5900 Miracles Inc. Outpatient Services: 1015 E 2nd / 316-263-1317 Substance abuse prevention & treatment program for women & women with children, including residential care, outpatient treatment, and peer-to-peer services. Priority given to pregnant and post-partum women. English & Spanish; office hours: Mon. Fri., 8am 5 pm
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Natural Family Planning, Catholic Diocese of Wichita

437 North Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202 / 316-685-5240 Offers Natural Family Planning Classes by trained and certified teachers in two methods: Ovulation Method and Sympto-thermal method.

Planned Parenthood of Kansas & Mid-Missouri

Web: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/kansas-mid-missouri/ Local services location: 2226 E Central, Wichita / 316.263.7575 Call its 11 health centers in Kansas or Missouri for an appointment: 1-800-230-PLAN (7526). Provides confidential, medically accurate information about reproductive and sexual health (men and women) to help individuals make informed decisions. Services include: annual exams for women (pap test, pelvic and breast exams), family planning, general health care, birth control, emergency contraception (morning-after pills), sexual orientation, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and counseling, pregnancy testing and options counseling, HPV vaccinations. English, Spanish, and interpreters for other languages. Walk-ins welcome; closed on Sundays.

Pregnancy & Family Resource Centers

Web: http://www.pfrcks.org/index.html Augusta: 415 State / 316-775-9372 / info@PFRCks.org El Dorado: (opening soon) Provides emotional, spiritual and physical support for pregnant women in need. Services include: free pregnancy testing, maternity & baby supplies in its Baby Store, postabortion help, education about alternatives to abortion, adoption information and referrals, and emotional, spiritual and physical support. Earn While you Learn program: Parents of children under age 2 can watch videos & complete lesson plans to earn "babybucks" to shop for items in its Baby Store.

Pregnancy Crisis Center of Wichita, Inc.

Web: http://www.pccwichita.org/ 1040 North West St., Wichita / 316-945-9400 / info@pccwichita.org Pregnancy testing is available without an appointment. Walk-In hours: Mon., Tues & Thurs., 10 am - 6pm; Wed., 10am - 3pm; Friday, 10am - noon

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