Prenatal care and resources:
Below is a listing of organizations and agencies in our diocese, particularly those inspired by Catholic principles, that provide affordable—and in many cases, free—services to pregnant women, particularly those who are underinsured and uninsured. Recommendations for additional resources to include in this directory may be made here.
Location: Fort Wayne, South Bend, Auburn
Website: https://www.ccfwsb.org
Facebook: facebook.com/ccfwsb
Services:
- free pregnancy tests
- free pro-life counseling
- adoption planning
- material assistance (diapers, wipes, clothing, etc.)
- limited financial assistance (for basic needs such as rent and utilities)
- food pantries (South Bend and Auburn offices)
- refugee support (Fort Wayne office)
- Pregnancy and new mother support (click for more information)
- Support for survivors of sex trafficking
- Education support
- Hispanic Health Advocate
- OB Navigator support for expecting and new mothers
FORT WAYNE OFFICE
915 South Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Phone: (260) 422-5625
Email: ccoffice@ccfwsb.org
SOUTH BEND OFFICE
1817 Miami Street
South Bend, Indiana 46613
Phone: (574) 234-3111
Email: ccoleman@ccfwsb.org
AUBURN OFFICE
107 West 5th Street
Auburn, Indiana 46706
Phone: (260) 925-0917
Email: bgolani@ccfwsb.org
For a full list of services Catholic Charities provides, visit their website.
Website: www.womenscarecenter.org
Email: aleshia@womenscarecenter.org
Locations: click here
Helpline: 877-908-2341
Linea En Español: 800-944-3350
Free services:
- Pregnancy Testing
- Pregnancy Verification
- Ultrasounds
- Parenting classes
- Material support (diapers, clothing, etc)
- Prenatal support
Fort Wayne locations
419 E. Wayne Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260-424-9377
921 W. Coliseum Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
260-483-8918
4600 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
260-203-5476
South Bend/Mishawaka locations
360 N. Notre Dame Avenue
South Bend, IN 46617
574-234-0363
3530 Lincoln Way West
South Bend, IN 46628
574-234-0403
1635 N. Ironwood Drive
South Bend, IN 46635
574-273-8986
607 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
574-252-3680
Other Locations in the Diocese
918 W. 7th St.
Auburn, IN 46706
260-333-7117
224 N. Michigan Street
Plymouth, IN 46563
574-936-5141
229 W. Marion Street
Elkhart, IN 46516
Phone: 574-296-6603
For a full list of services, visit their website.
Fertility and Midwifery Care Center
10228 Dupont Circle Drive East
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: 260-222-7401
Website: fertilityandmidwifery.com
Obstetrical services offered:
- Routine and high-risk OB care
- Holy Family Birth Center
- Vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC)
- Management of recurrent pregnancy loss
- Progesterone supplementation
- Comprehensive postpartum support including well-baby care & newborn screening testing
- Gestational Diabetes
- Breastfeeding support
- Nutrition
Other services:
- Creighton Model FertilityCare/NaProTECHNOLOGY
- Diagnosis and treatment of infertility, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- For a complete list of services, see https://fertilityandmidwifery.com
Family Medicine Center
750 Broadway #350
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: 260-423-2675
Website: fwfmc.com
Part of the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program, this medical practice uses a team approach to address patients’ medical needs. Their integrated healthcare team is made up of the following:
- Physician
- Clinical support staff
- Certified diabetes educator
- Pharmacist
- Psychologist
- Social worker
Neighborhood Health Clinics
Phone: 260-458-2641
Website: nhci.org
Part of Parkview Hospital’s community health improvement program, these clinics provide medical, dental, optometry, WIC, social services, and insurance enrollment— all in one central location. Services are available to anyone regardless of their ability to pay. These clinics offer a sliding fee discount to anyone who has not met their insurance deductible, whose insurance does not cover the service provided, and anyone uninsured. Prenatal and pediatric care is also included among the services offered.
Main location:
1717 S. Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
SouthEast location:
3350 East Paulding Rd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
St. Joseph Ob/Gyn Specialists and Midwifery
611 E. Douglas Rd., Suite 408
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Phone: 574-335-6440
Webpage: sjmed.com/find-a-service-or-specialty/obstetrics/midwives
This practice is committed to providing a holistic approach to women’s health, working cooperatively with a woman’s fertility. Each midwife at Saint Joseph OB/GYN Specialists & Midwifery specializes in natural birth while also providing primary healthcare for women of all ages. Together with the obstetricians/gynecologists and partner physicians at Saint Joseph Health System, they provide a continuum of care for their patients.
Both obstetricians/gynecologists in the practice also provide Creighton Model FertilityCare/NaProTECHNOLOGY. which is a cutting-edge science of women’s reproductive health used to diagnose and treat a range of reproductive issues, including endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and infertility.
St. Joseph Family Medicine Center
611 E. Douglas Rd., Ste. 407
Mishawaka, IN 46545
Phone: 574-335-6500
Website: sjmed.com/careers/graduate-medical-education/facilities/family-medicine-center
The Family Medicine Center functions as a private office with regularly scheduled office hours. In all cases, patients are selected as family units in order to provide the experience of caring for an entire family. Their proximity to the hospital increases convenience and access for the medical residents and faculty who serve at the clinic. In addition, it gives their patients access to expanded care, including laboratory, X-ray, pharmacy and a full array of other outpatient services within the Medical Office Building and connected hospital. Their clinical pharmacist organizes a program which provides a variety of prescription medications to patients at a reduced cost.
Sister Maura Brannick Health Center
326 Chapin Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: 574-335-8222
Website: sjmed.com/location/sr-maura-brannick-health-center
The Sister Maura Brannick Health Center is a primary care clinic that targets medically underserved patients in St. Joseph County. The clinic’s workforce is made up mostly of volunteers, including students, nurses, primary care physicians, and specialists.
To be eligible for treatment, patients must be residents of St. Joseph County and completely uninsured. They cannot be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or any private or employer-based insurance, and they must have an income that falls below 150% of the poverty level.
Our Lady of the Rosary Health Center
234 S. Chapin Street, Suite I
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: 574-335-8250
Website: sjmed.com/location/our-lady-of-the-rosary-health-center
Our Lady of the Rosary is an extension of St. Joseph Health System, designed to serve insured community members on the west side of South Bend. It is a primary care practice offering family medicine, prenatal and obstetrical care, as well as laboratory and X-ray services.
Indiana Health Centers
Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides affordable, patient-centered health care to underserved areas of Indiana. IHC provides medical, dental, and behavioral health care to all who seek care, regardless of their ability to pay. IHC health centers serve people who have Medicaid, Medicare, HIP, most commercial insurance companies, and provides a sliding fee scale for those without insurance.
IHC Community Health Center of Bendix
1010 N. Bendix Drive
South Bend, IN 46628
Phone: 574-245-4980
IHC Michigan Street
765 S. Michigan Street
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: 574-235-7990
IHC at South Bend
1901 #B Western Avenue
South Bend, IN 46619
Phone: 574-234-9033
St. Martin’s Healthcare
1359 South Randolph Street
Garrett, IN 46738
Phone: 260-357-0077
Website: smhcin.org
St. Martin’s Healthcare, Inc. provides quality medical and dental care for acute and chronic conditions, optometry and medication assistance services to uninsured and underinsured residents in DeKalb and Noble counties. It is a full-service clinic that meets the needs of its residents and is impacting many individuals and families who would otherwise have no access to healthcare. All services provided at the clinic are at no charge to their patients.
Hannah’s House
Address:
518 W 4th St.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
Phone: (574) 254-5309
Email: info@hannahshousemichiana.org
Website: hannahshousemichiana.org
Facebook: facebook.com/hannahshouseofmichiana
Hannah’s House is the only maternity home in the Michiana region. It is a faith-based agency offering a continuum of shelter, staff support and programming for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of pregnant and parenting single/homeless young women. Their 24-hour staff offers structure, safety, mentoring and accountability, as well as access to existing community resources for pregnant women and single moms.
Their transitional, independent housing across the street from the maternity home is available for women who complete their maternity program. For six to 12 months, residents learn to adjust to the demands of being a working, single mother with the familiar support of Hannah’s House staff.
A Mother’s Hope
Mailing address:
P.O Box 15926
Fort Wayne, IN 46885
Phone: (260) 376-0097
Email: stasia@amothershopefw.org
Website: amothershopefw.org
Facebook: facebook.com/amothershopefw
A Mother’s Hope is a refuge for homeless, pregnant women that strengthens their opportunities for stability.
Their residential maternity and parenting program is for pregnant homeless women who want a new start. At A Mother’s Hope, residents have the opportunity to participate in a goal-oriented program that offers a supporting and safe living environment during pregnancy and after baby is born.
A Mother’s Hope assists residents with obtaining health insurance, finding a doctor, attending prenatal appointments, nutrition, safe sleep education, mental health support, addiction services referrals and other medical referrals as needed. Residents also participate in individual and group counseling on site and received weekly education on various topics such as baby care, parenting, finances, healthy relationships, and life skills. Residents are assisted, supported and guided with securing and maintaining adequate employment. All residents are required to be employed, in a job skills program, seeking employment, or in school.
Great Lakes Gabriel Project
Website: glgabrielproject.org/contact.htm
Email: linda@goangels.org
Location: South Bend, Mishawaka IN
Helpline: 833-937-4968
Free Services: Guidance and support in the form of material needs for baby and general needs
Community Resource Directories
ALLEN COUNTY
In Allen County, the Community Health Resource Directories are a compendium of free and low-cost healthcare services, compiled by the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation.
STEUBEN COUNTY
Find resources and support in Steuben County and the surrounding counties. Compiled by St. Anthony Parish, Angola.
MICHIANA AREA
HerMichiana is a network of resources to connect mothers in the Michiana area to compassionate care that meet their specific needs. Many national resources are also included.
Diocesan ministries
Miriam's Blessing
Miriam's Blessing is a ministry whose purpose is to provide comprehensive support to parents who receive a poor prenatal diagnosis.
ava's grace
Ava’s grace is a ministry that offers spiritual, emotional and practical support to families who suffer miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss.
Project Rachel
Project Rachel is a program that offers hope and healing for all those who suffer from the pain of abortion and its aftermath.