Non-Profit
Clarity Clinic
“For Choices, For Answers, For Women.” The Clarity Clinic provides free and confidential services. These services include medical (pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, consultations, etc.), educational (sexual health, seminars, etc.) and individual (consultations, first steps-earn while you learn, etc.). All services are 100% free of charge.
3365 Hillcrest Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
Phone: 563-556-5250
24-hour helpline: 1-800-712-HELP
medical@clarityclinic.com
www.clarityclinic.com
Birthright
Free pregnancy testing; confidential; prenatal information; maternity and baby clothes; housing referrals; adoption information; options available based on one-on-one contact; information on other community services, friendship, and emotional support. All services are 100% free of charge.
221 W. 9th St., Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone: 563-556-1991
www.birthright.org/Dubuque/
Mary’s Inn Maternity Home
Mary’s Inn is a maternity home dedicated to the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of single pregnant mothers and their developing babies. It is a safe haven where they can stay while learning the skills they need to make a better life for themselves and their babies.
P.O. Box 3338, Dubuque, IA 52004
Phone: 563-580-2278
www.marysinnmaternityhome.org
State Based Resources
Iowa Medicaid Program
Medicaid is a program that assists in covering medical costs for those who qualify. The income limits increase when someone is pregnant, which allows more women to qualify. You can take a preliminary test at this link to see if you may qualify prior to applying. To apply, visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/welcome-iowa-medicaid.
You can also call the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services at 877-347-5678.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for babies, children under the age of 5, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and women who have had a baby in the last 6 months. WIC has been helping families by providing healthy foods, nutrition education, and referrals to other healthcare agencies since 1974. For more information, visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/wic.
Safe Haven for Newborns
The Safe Haven Act is a law that allows parents—or another person who has the parent’s authorization—to leave an infant up to 90 days old at a hospital, healthcare facility, a fire station, through a newborn safety device, or with an Adoption Service Provider without fear of prosecution for abandonment. A parent may also contact 911 and relinquish physical custody of an infant up to 90 days old to a first responder of the 911 call. More than 60 children have been declared safe havens since the Iowa law was enacted in 2002. For more information on the Iowa Safe Haven Act, visit https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/CPS/safe-haven
Note: All states have Safe Haven laws, although provisions differ. For more information on other states, please visit National Safe Haven Alliance – Find A Safe Haven
Other Needs?
If you have a need that cannot be met by the organizations and resources mentioned on this page, let us know by calling 563-556-5960. Dubuque County Right To Life and our members are here to assist mothers, children and families with obtaining what they need to care for themselves and their child(ren). We are here for you.
Stories of women faced with unexpected pregnancy
Sometimes people just need to know that there are others who have made it through the same trials they are going through. The following link has many stories of women facing hard circumstances and how they made it through. Everyone’s story and needs are unique, but we believe these women sharing their stories will offer hope and strength to you and your loved ones. www.herplan.org/stories/