October 7, 2022 at 9:05 p.m.
‘Walking with Moms in Need’ resources
‘Walking with Moms in Need’ resources
Bishop Edward B. Scharfenberger wrote an announcement to the Diocese of Albany back in June asking parishioners and parish leaders to assist in the “Walking With Moms in Need” initiative, a nationwide effort to assess, expand and communicate resources to pregnant moms and families.
In his letter, the Bishop called on parish leaders to gather and submit information on individual pregnancy resources offered by or near their churches to the Diocesan Respect Life Office to help compile a list of local resources for pregnant or expecting women, while also highlighting and bringing awareness to these local support systems.
The following list is a compilation of local resources and entities available for women as gathered by parish leaders. Resources include local women’s shelters, pregnancy crisis centers, pro-life medical practices and legal assistance and adoption services serving in various counties across the Diocese, including Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Hudson, Saratoga, Fulton and their surrounding communities. For more information, contact your parish or head to www.walkingwithmoms.com.
Women’s Shelters/Maternity Homes
Glory House, 25 Atlantic Ave., Wynantskill: Housing for women in specific situations (stay up to 365 days; stay can be extended if enrolled in school or employment.) Must be between ages 18-25, single and pregnant. (518) 533-8424 or (518) 258-6721; [email protected]; www.hopelives.house.
Community Maternity Services, 27 North Main St., Albany. An agency of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, CMS was founded in 1971 as a single residential program providing services to pregnant adolescents. The agency has grown through the years to meet the changing needs of the children, adolescents and families in our communities. Provides a range of services for pregnant and parenting adolescents including group residences, prevention services, day-care services, adoption services, foster-care services and respite services in Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga and Fulton counties. Main office: (518) 482-8836.
Pregnancy Crisis Centers
Alight Care Center, 1838 Fifth Ave., Troy: Classes offered in anger management, childbirth, infant and child care. (518) 270-5540; [email protected]; alight.org.
Alight Care Mobile Unit: To get connected, text: (518) 573-4896 or text “Helpline” at 313131. 24/7 assistance. Free and confidential pregnancy tests and limited OB mobile ultrasounds if meet criteria.
Alight Center, 199 Fairview Ave., Hudson: The Alight Center serves Columbia, Greene, and the surrounding counties by offering pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, STI testing and treatment, and medical and community referrals at no cost. (518) 822-9088.
Alpha Pregnancy Care Center: Free pregnancy tests, free ultrasounds, childbirth classes and parenting classes. info@alpha
care.org; alphacare.org.
Locations
Albany: 518 Clinton Ave.; (518) 462-2188.
Amsterdam: 1050 Riverfront Center; (518) 842-5025.
Cohoes: 159 B Remsen St.; (518) 279-7673.
Schenectady: 967 Albany St., (518) 688-2677.
Bethany Christian Services, 410 Troy-Schenectady Road, Latham: Pregnancy counseling assistance with choosing parenting and adoption. (518) 782-7800 or hotline 1-800-Bethany; [email protected]; Bethany.org.
Birthright: Pregnancy decisions support, referrals for medical support, housing, pregnancy tests, baby items assistance with women in domestic violence situations.
Locations
Schenectady: 12 Jay St., Schenectady: (518) 370-1532; Hotline: 1-800-550-4900.
Saratoga: 1490 Saratoga Road. (Rt. 50) Ballston Spa: (518) 885-4117 or [email protected].
Family Resources Center, 20 Canalview Mall, Fulton: Offers pregnancy testing, parenting classes, and free baby items such as diapers, wipes and baby clothing. https://www.familyresourcecenter.life.
Medical Practices
Gianna of Albany, 242 S. Central Ave., Mechanicville: Local chapter of the National Gianna Center for Women’s Health and Fertility that is dedicated to life-affirming and restorative reproductive health alternatives. (518) 779-522; https://www.giannaofalbany.com.
St. Peter’s Hospital, 315 S. Manning Blvd., Albany. https://www.sphp.com.
AAPLOG, American Association of ProLife OBGYN: (202) 230-0997; https://aaplog.org.
Associates for Women’s Medicine, 4302 Medical Center, Suite 302, Fayetteville: https://www.afwomensmed.com.
Legal Aid & Adoption
Adoption STAR (Support, Training, Advocacy, Resources), 131 John Muir Drive, Amherst: Staff comes to the hospital and provides support, information and assistance for women considering adoption and parents seeking to adopt. (888) 691-3900; Adoptionstar.com.
Adoption Choices of New York, Marcus Blvd., Suite 200, Albany: A licensed adoption agency that helps individuals and couples throughout the state of New York (and beyond) who are considering adoption. (518) 478-8420.
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