Help in Louisiana

Experiencing an unplanned pregnancy? There are resources for you and your baby in Louisiana.

LOCAL HELP & COUNSELING

Pregnancy help centers are located in thousands of communities across America. These confidential centers provide support for moms both before and after birth, including counseling, ultrasounds, prenatal care, parenting classes, adoption services, baby supplies, connections to public & private resources, and more. 

In LA: FindHelpLa.com

Nationally: OptionLine.org

For immediate help, call 1.800.712.4357 or text “HELP” to 313131.

ADOPTION

Choosing adoption can benefit you now and in the future, if you think you are not ready to parent. It might not be easy, but placing your baby with a family you trust is a great gift for your child! 

• Explore Adoption at BraveLove.org
• St. Elizabeth Foundation StElizabethFoundation.org
• Catholic Community Services (Adoption and Maternity) AdoptBatonRouge.com
• Beacon House Adoption Services, Inc. (BHAS) BeaconHouseAdoption.com

CHILD CARE 

To support all families in accessing high-quality child care, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to low-income families while they are working or attending school. 

• To support all families in accessing high-quality child care, the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provides financial assistance to low-income families while they are working or attending school– Louisiana Child Care Assistance Program www.louisianabelieves.com/early-childhood/child-care-assistance-program

• The Child Care Center website is the largest directory for childcare services in the nation, with over 250,000 childcare centers, home daycare providers, nannies, and babysitters to give you the best choices possible for your child’s care. Use this resource to identify available providers in your state. ChildcareCenter.us
• Childcareaware.org helps you search for childcare providers in your area as well as guides on what to look for in each childcare
• Local Church Affiliations: Another great option is to approach your local church about after school care or extended daycare hours.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTS- TITLE IX

Title IX makes it illegal to discriminate because of sex, which includes discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, false pregnancy, miscarriage, abortion, or related conditions, including recovery. Title IX also ensures the right to take medically necessary leave and to be free of harassment, intimidation, or other discrimination because of pregnancy-related conditions.  

• https://www.titleix.com/pregnant-and-parenting/
• https://pregnantoncampus.org/title-ix/

ABORTION PILL REVERSAL

Have you taken the first dose of the abortion pill (Mifeprex or RU-486)? Do you regret your decision and wish you could reverse the effects of the abortion pill? 

For immediate help, contact Abortion Pill Rescue ASAP at AbortionPillReversal.com or call 877.558.0333

SAFE HOUSES

There is temporary housing available to provide care and support for pregnant women and their children in Louisiana.

• https://prolifegala-com.prolifelouisiana.org/outreach/maternity-homes/

• https://www.WomenShelters.org/sta/Louisiana

HELP HOTLINE

We know that there are a lot of difficult situations that surround your pregnancy decision. These resources can help you and your baby get the protection and support you deserve.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

Call 1 (800) 656-4673

Hotline.Rainn.org/Online

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Call 1 (800) 799−7233

TheHotline.org  

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1 (800) 273-8255

SuicidePreventionLifeline.org  

AFTER ABORTION

Seeking healing after your abortion? You’re not alone.

• Project Rachel hopeafterabortion.com
• Woman’s New Life Clinic, Baton Rouge, New Orleans WomansNewLife.com
• Northlake Crisis Pregnancy Center, Covington NorthLakeCPC.com
• Rachel’s Vineyard, healing after abortion retreats www.rachelsvineyard.org
• Option Line OptionLine.org/LiveChat/, 1-800-712-4357, or text “HELPLINE” to 313131

HEALTH

Keep yourself and your child healthy before and after birth.

• During pregnancy: PregnantOnCampus.org
• After pregnancy: For first-time parents NurseFamilyPartnership.org/locations/louisiana/
• Any time: FindHelpLA.com, Woman’s New Life Clinic, Baton Rouge, New Orleans WomansNewLife.com