For many people, pregnancy is a time to rejoice and prepare.

But for some, an unexpected pregnancy can bring fear and confusion. Circumstances might lead you to feel there is little hope.  The responsibilities of pregnancy and parenting can be overwhelming and might leave you feeling isolated and without a support system.

Some people, even friends and family, may pressure you to take drastic measures. But your health and welfare are too important to act before you fully understand the consequences of your decisions.

At Southside Life Care Center, it is not our intention to provide a quick fix or merely focus on the current dilemma.  Our center offers assistance to serve our clients on all levels - emotionally, spiritually and physically.

Pregnancy, especially an unplanned one, can deeply affect those in the life of the pregnant woman.  With that in mind, our counselors offer assistance and support to the boyfriends, friends, husbands, and families in accepting and supporting the pregnancy.

Pregnancy Testing: All pregnancy testing is free and confidential.  Counseling and support are available to help you sort through your personal circumstances.  All of our support is free of judgment - consider us your “soft place to land.”  Pregnancy testing is available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am to 3pm.

Ultrasounds: Limited obstetrical ultrasounds are available free of charge at Southside on Wednesdays to all clients with a positive pregnancy test.  We will help you schedule an appointment.

Prenatal Care: Southside functions as a fully accredited prenatal clinic through a partnership with Fairview Hospital.  Certified Nurse Midwives from Fairview come to our site on Tuesdays and partner with our nursing team to offer you high quality medical care throughout your pregnancy. In addition, we offer a six week follow up check up after the delivery of your baby.

Medical Assistance Applications: Southside is an Out Station for the Hennepin County Medical Assistance Office. We guide you through the process of applying for medical assistance for you and your baby. Please call Southside at (612) 823-0301 for an appointment.

Rental Assistance Applications: Through partnerships with Life Funds and Cradle of Hope, Southside can assist you with rental and financial assistance when the need is directly related to the pregnancy.  In some circumstances, maternity leave support is available.  Please call Southside at (612) 823-0301 for an appointment.

Material Assistance: Crisis material assistance (clothes, diapers, etc.) is available by appointment.  We can help you once a month with diapers and every two months for baby clothes. You may also request to be put on the waiting list for gently used baby equipment such as car seats and strollers.  We will call you when an item is available.

Crib Program: Southside is blessed to have the support of several carpenters who volunteer their time to refurbish donated cribs.  Each crib is inspected for safety and code compliance.  All cribs include a crib mattress.  Make an appointment to fill out an application and be placed on our waiting list. It may take 2 or 3 months, so please plan ahead.

Baby Baskets: Baby baskets containing the foundational items a new mother will need are available for our prenatal clients. Each basket contains a mixture of new and gently used items.  The contents of each basket varies slightly based on supplies available.

Mentoring and “Earn While You Learn” Program: Mentoring (counseling) appointments are available for both pregnant clients and any parent wanting to learn and improve their legacy .  Our counselors will help you set goals, create a life plan and help you sort through your circumstances.  In addition, you may participate in our “Earn While You Learn” program which allows you to earn points to use to purchase new items from our client store.  Available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9am to 3pm.  Please call Southside at (612) 823-0301 for an appointment.

One on One Counseling: Just need a shoulder to cry on?  Someone to listen?  Please call Southside at (612) 823-0301 for an appointment.