The Women’s Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada is a faith based, community supported, non-profit organization that is committed to reducing the demand for abortion by supporting pregnant women and their families. The organization has been serving families in southern Nevada since 1985. Our programs are complementary to our clients and they are paid for by direct donations from our community. We do not receive government funding, nor do we bill Medicaid. We do not charge our clients a fee for service. The 42 month lifecycle of our client care begins at pregnancy and ends when their baby turns 3 years old. We do not discriminate in providing services because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation or marital status. Our income sources are provided by individual gifts, organizations and events.
Mission Statement
The Women's Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada exist to save the lives of unborn children by sharing the love of Jesus Christ through spiritual, physical, emotional and educational support of our clients.
Vision Statement
To end the demand for abortion in Southern Nevada by providing Truth, Hope and Love.
History and Current Status
Established as a faith-based, charitable 501 (c )3 organization in 1984 and opening to receive clients in 1985, the Women’s Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada is currently celebrating three decades of service.
Statistics from the Center for Disease Control and the Alan Guttmacher Institute indicate that 93% of all abortions occur because of social or economic reasons and that 50% of women who have had an abortion in the past are more likely to have another. Nevada has been identified as one of the top 10 “at risk” states for high abortion rates. Recent statistics from the state of Nevada show that 69% of women having abortions are economically disadvantaged. Nevada is ranked 48th of the 50 states for its high percent of births to mothers with little or no prenatal care. If given early enough, prenatal care helps to prevent congenital malformations, low birth weight and infant death. Congenital malformations are now the leading cause of infant mortality in the U.S. and the fear of not being able to access or afford prenatal care is one of the top drivers that lead women to consider abortion.
Since 1985 we have personally met with some of these women and we have found that the majority of them would not choose abortion if they simply had someone to assist them in their circumstance. The organization acts as a charity and is not a political entity. All of the services that we offer are free of charge to our clients.
Community Impact
Our impact is no longer understated. The Associated Press recently released the results of a study that was conducted that found a nationwide decrease in abortion from 2010 to 2015 of 12%. As the study was broken down by state, it compared the number of abortions performed by the accessibility of obtaining an abortion. The study found that without passing any new legislation to restrict or limit abortion and without any clinics closing, the state of Nevada realized a 22% decline in abortions performed. The average number of abortions performed in our state is 11,000 per year. Within that same time period, the Women’s Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada saved 10,008 babies who were vulnerable to abortion.
Programs
Case Work & Pregnancy Test
The first visit entails a pregnancy test and an initial social model health assessment which includes addressing; the social and environmental determinants of health-the psycho-social, recreational, cultural and language needs in tandem with physical/biological and medical factors. The patients greatest need is identified and next step guidance is provided.
Counseling
This program allows the client to receive counseling with a counselor who received a certificate of completion through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) crisis pregnancy counseling. This course is designed to offer advanced faith-based training and intervention techniques related to crisis pregnancy coaching and caregiving. The counselor training includes, pregnancy and fetal development, sexually transmitted diseases, standard abortion procedures and their aftermath, sexual trauma, PTSD, grief and loss issues, current abortion law and ethical considerations, and the critical need for appropriate self-care.
Ultrasound
Our clients are able to receive an ultrasound as early as six weeks into their pregnancy in order to determine the viability and the gestational age of their baby. At this time, they will receive information on fetal development and prenatal nutrition.
Prenatal Care
This program includes standard prenatal visits throughout the clients’ pregnancy, prenatal labs and tests, STD Testing and diagnostic ultrasound. The clients will also be supplied with prenatal vitamins.
Educational Classes
The educational classes that we offer are; Spiritual Discipleship, Prenatal Care Essentials, Postpartum Fundamentals, Parenting, Relationships and Marriage.
Baby and Maternal Supplies
Our clients have access to shop in our Values Boutique using the values points that they have earned by participating in our other programs such as educational classes. In the Values Boutique, they are able to obtain maternity and baby clothing, cribs, car seats, diapers, formula and other related items that will support them with their new baby.
Speaker Bureau
WRMCSN Speaker Bureau topics include: post abortion healing, prevention services/abstinence education, abortion education, fatherhood and testimonials. Our speakers are available to the community and other nonprofits free of charge.
Post Abortion Support Groups
The Healing and Education of Abortion Related Trauma (H.E.A.R.T.) program is a confidential 10-week small group experience that is dedicated to giving post-abortive women a safe and comfortable place to search for healing. The Forgotten Fathers program is the same format as H.E.A.R.T., but designed specifically for post abortive men. The groups are made up of only those whom have personally experienced abortion and are the groups are led by post-abortive men and women who have received healing and have been trained to facilitate H.E.A.R.T. and Forgotten Fathers groups.
All services provided at Women's Resource Medical Centers of Southern Nevada are free of charge and offer immediate results. Call us today to schedule an appointment, (702) 366-1247 or visit www.FREEPREGTEST.com to use our online scheduling option.
