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Considering Abortion?

Don't make a decision out of fear or hopelessness. Learn all of the facts about abortion from people who care about you and your baby. You have options and support.

Our Services

Pregnancy tests

Limited nondiagnostic ultrasounds

Crisis intervention and education

Parenting and adoption options

Community resource referrals

Lifting Lives Program

Through our Lifting Lives Program, we walk with you and your baby. We offer encouragement, material support, and resources to help you and your baby succeed and thrive.

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Don't make a decision out of fear or hopelessness. Learn all of the facts about abortion from people who care about you and your baby. You have options and support. Pregnancy tests Limited nondiagnostic ultrasounds Crisis intervention and education Parenting and adoption options Community resource referrals Through our Lifting Lives Program, we walk with you and your baby.

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SMPC clients need your support now more than ever before

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You are a teenage girl who has missed her period for three months. You are sexually active. You want a pregnancy test without your parents’ knowledge. You have no money to go to a private doctor. Where can you go? You find out that you are pregnant. What are your options, and which agencies can help you with each of those options?

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SMPC was founded in 2002 by Liz Royal. SMPC is located in downtown Sarasota at 1762 Hawthorne Street, Suite 5 Sarasota, FL 34239.
Due to CIVID19, SMPC is now offering virtual consults as well.

Program Eligibility:
SMPC asks all future clients to bring a photo ID to appointments. All available services are free and confidential, even for minors.

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History
Vida was founded in 1983 by five individuals passionate about providing healthcare for women and infants.They saw the need for free advocacy and educational services free of judgment in the Fox Valley. Vida healthcare offers support services to men and women with unplanned pregnancies, parenting and sexual integrity.
Location

Vida is located in on one of the main roads going though Appleton. Vida Medical clinic is surrounded by small businesses of all sorts. Predominantly bar and grills. Planned parenthood is two doors down from the medical clinic.
Medical services

pregnancy testing

pregnancy option services (Vida does not perform or refer for abortions)

STD testing

well women checks

Ultrasounds

Support Services
Vida offers education services include;

Pregnancy education

Parenting education

Childbirth/breastfeeding education

Post Abortion Support

Church partners

Eligibility requirements and fees
All services provided by Vida are free to whom ever needs these services.
Public relations and marketing
Vida hosts three major fundraising events yearly;  Bowl for Life, Chip in for Life and Together for Life. These events and their proceeds insure the services provided by Vida will remain free of charge. The logos of the businesses in the community who sponsor Vida will be placed on all event marketing materials to promote these companies.
There is also a need for volunteers to help keep the agency running. Volunteers from handyman to IT support are needed. Mentors are needed in support services as well.
Relationships to other agencies within the community
Vida is a christian based agency and is affiliated with many churches in the community that provide drives and fundraisers for blankets, diapers and other needs. Vida is not affiliated with planned parenthood.

Needs of the Agency
The website has a donation page that lists the items that are needed ranked by how critical the need is. Some of these items are, baby food, diapers, baby furniture
bus fare tickets/gas cards.
Monetary donations are always accepted
Utilization of services by people in the community
Vida sees people from the surrounding community. Younger women and teenagers use this agency to provide contraceptives or support services for pregnancy and parenting services. Public health nurses and school nurses refer this agency to students or young people who do not have access to healthcare for a variety of reasons.
Describe the role of the nurse within the agency
The nurse supports the patient through out the appointment by listening, providing education and answering questions.Nurses also get medical information such as vitals etc...so the NP or PA has all the information needed during visit.
Vida care could be utilized better by the population of focus by utilizing the other services and provided such as bus vouchers, baby clothes, diapers and other support for new parents and parents of toddlers. School nurses and public health nurses can let teen parents and new moms that don't have the money or resources know about the other services provided by Vida

https://vidamedicalclinic.org/

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Vida Medical Clinic and Support Services

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Apostolic Truth Church's message of hope

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Care Net Pregnancy Services of the Treasure Coast - Port St Lucie, FL - Home

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Care Net Pregnancy Services- Treasure Coast, offers Free Pregnancy tests, abortion education, confidential support for those with an unexpected pregnancy

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Pregnancy testing, pregnancy options, ultrasound verification, STD/STI testing, women’s wellness exam, prenatal & parenting program, men’s coaching, pregnancy loss support.

SMPC is a 501c3 non-profit that provides a safe place for you to explore all your pregnancy options.

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SMPC advertises services in the local community, as well as Facebook, Instagram, and local churches.

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SMPC often has donation drives ranging from gift cards to baby items.

Community Agency Utilization:
SMPC reported that most of their patients are first time parents as well as low-income. SMPC is located near the local hospital and often shares program fliers with hospital as well as various health care providers such as Gynecologist offices in the area.

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SMPC works and refers to other local agencies such as other medical providers, agencies for housing support, child care, adoption, substance abuse, mental health counseling, food assistance and more!

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Nurses at SMPC provide vitals to patients as well as administer patient care and preventive services. Nurses work closely alongside the clinic's nurse practitioner and obstetric sonographers.

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· History of agency: This agency was founded in 1991 and is locally organized and funded.

· Location and environment: This agency has two locations, one in Port Saint Lucie and one in Stuart, Florida. The PSL location is open Monday through Friday opening at 9 am in the morning, except on Tuesdays. The Stuart location is Monday through Thursday with varied times they open. However, they additionally have a hotline that has a representative available 24/7.

· Programs and services: The provide many free and confidential services. They provide: pregnancy tests, pregnancy confirmation ultrasounds, pregnancy counseling, educational classes, infant supplies, post abortion support, STD/STI awareness, some limited medical services, and community referrals.

· Eligibility requirements, fees: Any individual in need of services is eligible to receive them. A valid identification is preferred, but not required. This agency does not require an individual to have insurance or any financial means. All of their services are free of charge.

· Public relations and marketing: Considering that this is a local agency marketing includes word of mouth and local advertising. A Facebook support page and local advertisements can be found.

· Relationships to other agencies within the community: So this specific agency does not provide abortion services. If an individual is seeking an abortion they provide referrals to other healthcare agencies, such as OB-GYN offices, in the community.

· Projected needs of agency: Given that this is a local agency that provides services free of charge their biggest need is funding. Their second need expressed is exposure. There are other, more known agencies, around the area that through their funding and public relation resources get more business.

· Utilization of services by people in the community: This agency reported that most of their patients are first time parents who mostly seem to be teenagers that do not have support or are low-income.

Roles of the nurses within the agency include taking vital signs and performing simple procedures such as pregnancy tests and ultrasounds. A major component of the nurse’s role is education; whether it is for first time mothers or an individual who needs support and guidance after an abortion the nurse’s knowledge is vast and thorough.

Care Net Pregnancy could be utilized better by the population of focus by helping individuals who seek their services post-abortion get educated prior to making that decision. A lot of young women who use their abortion support assistance verbalize feelings of regret and lack of education as to what their options were.

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Mina Grbic - Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center
Sarah Zimmermann - Vida Medical Clinic
Salena Harinandan - Care Net Pregnancy Services
Sehar Rehman - JMJ Pregnancy Center

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History of the agency: JMJ Pregnancy Center was founded on March 16, 1990 by two Catholic women, Ann Droletand Frances Murray, who wanted to devote their lives to help women and families facing unexpected pregnancies in central Florida.

Location and environment: JMJ Pregnancy Center has two locations in central Florida. One location is located in Orlando and the other location is in Kissimmee. Both locations are within an hour of each other and I selected the Kissimmee location for my evaluation. Kissimmee location is at 944 East Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34744. They are open 10am-2pm all days Mon-Sat, except Wed when they are open late from 10am-5pm.

Programs and services: They offer many health and social pregnancy-related services, including pregnancy tests, limited nondiagnostic ultrasounds, crisis intervention and education to women facing unexpected pregnancy. They also offer additional services such as parenting and adoption options and community resource referrals.

Eligibility requirements, fees: JMJ Pregnancy Center is a non-profit community organization that provides pregnancy services to any woman who is in need of support during and after an unexpected pregnancy, regardless of age, marital status, religion or race. There are no eligibility requirements or fees for one to receive their services, other than needing assistance through or after an unexpected pregnancy.

Public relations and marketing: JMJ Pregnancy Center manages their public relations and marketing through local churches, community outreaches, Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, as well as Yelp. Their website offers a link to donate any monetary amount anytime. Additionally, they have a volunteer program that allows one to contribute their time by being a direct sponsor for someone in need through their Gift a Lift program. They also have several other programs such as their Baby Bottle Drive that is a partnership with churches. It is a unique project that involves giving empty baby bottles to churches that the members then fill with spare change. It lasts 4-6 weeks and allows the community to contribute. This year, due to COVID-19, they are also offering an option to do a virtual baby bottle drive through an app called Roundup. It automatically rounds up all the transactions up to a certain maximum that you can set to donate. They are also accepting material donations (baby items). Not only this, they also have a yearly Gala where interested donors can host tables or purchase tickets to support their cause.

Relationships to other agencies within the community: JMJ Pregnancy Center has strong relationship with local churches and health care services. They have projects in collaboration with churches and community such as Baby Bottle Drive and annual Gala. They also provide new and expectant mothers with community resources to any services they are not equipped to provide, such as referrals for child-care, substance abuse, complex medical services and other social services.

Projected needs of the agency: Currently, they are fully open and are accepting volunteers for some of their services. They are always in need of financial support as they are a non-profit organization. JMJ Pregnancy Center currently has a goal of raising $90,000 through their Baby Bottle Drive program. Additionally, they have listed some material donations as their high-need items, including diapers, children’s clothing, baby food, baby wipes, baby formula, car seats, highchairs, bassinets, walkers, maternity clothes, etc.

Utilization of services by people in the community: Most of the people in the community who use services at JMJ Pregnancy Center include women who are in financial and social services need in addition to pregnancy services. They can receive free, confidential services, prenatally and postnatally. JMJ Pregnancy Center has strong community and online presence to help ensure they are accessible to those in need.

Why JMJ Pregnancy Center? Because they can best meet client’s needs in the scenario. They provide all services free and confidentially, regardless of age. The client can receive free pregnancy test (even on walk-in basis) and undiagnostic ultrasound. Additionally, they can also provide counseling and social services to clients as needed. If they are not able to address any of the client’s needs, they will provide community resources and refer to appropriate providers. They are able to support the client through all their options and allow the client to make their own decision. They can also link the client to a volunteer who might have been through the same situation through their Gift a Lift program.

Role(s) of nurses within the agency: Nurses play an important role by providing support to patients throughout their visit. Nurses can do the initial assessments, administer medications and educate the patients.

JMJ Pregnancy Center could be better utilized by the population of focus for all the postnatal services they offer in addition to the prenatal services. They are mainly known in the community for their prenatal services offering support to women who find them in challenging unexpected situations. Their marketing also mainly advertises their prenatal services such as pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, crisis intervention and education. However, after a little bit of additional research, it was found that they offer significant resources such as food, clothing, and anything that might be needed for the baby as well. More can be done to advertise these resources to needy women and families.

Resources

JMJ Pregnancy Center. (n.d.). Pregnant? Give Us a Call. Retrieved from https://www.jmjpc.org/index.html