Alternatives Pregnancy Center

Alternatives Pregnancy Center Alternatives Pregnancy Center is a licensed Women's Health Clinic in Sacramento, CA.

Alternatives Pregnancy Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, State of California licensed medical clinic. Since 1983, Alternatives has been dedicated to meeting the needs of women and children by holding true to the life-affirming core values upon which our organization was founded. Our goals include meeting the emergency needs of those facing unplanned pregnancies, while empowering them to build a positive future for both themselves and their children. Our licensed medical professionals and specially-trained volunteer client advocates provide pregnancy diagnosis, nursing consultations, ultrasound exams, and peer support. Our education center also provides prenatal and parenting classes to assist mothers, fathers, and infants.

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟Are you passionate about our pro-Gospel, pro-life mission? Do you have a heart for serving women facing...
10/03/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟

Are you passionate about our pro-Gospel, pro-life mission? Do you have a heart for serving women facing unplanned pregnancies?

We’re currently looking for a Registered Nurse and a Front Office Medical Assistant to join our team!

Learn more or apply today by visiting alternativespc.org/jobpostings

This month’s donors who display Strength & Dignity: Michael and Nadine McCleary have been supporting Alternatives for 5 ...
09/24/2025

This month’s donors who display Strength & Dignity:

Michael and Nadine McCleary have been supporting Alternatives for 5 years now, and they are so grateful for the opportunity to come alongside our mission. They found out about Alternatives through a previous board member who invited them to our gala. What really drew Nadine in was how deeply our mission connected with her own life. She says, “When I was 19, I faced an unplanned pregnancy and felt overwhelmed and afraid. God led me to an Alternatives-like center in New Jersey, where a kind woman spoke hope into my life at a moment when I was considering abortion. I don’t remember her name, but I will never forget how God used her words to give me courage. Because of that, I chose life, and today I have a wonderful 28-year-old son who is one of God’s greatest gifts to me. Supporting APC here in Sacramento feels like God bringing my story full circle.”

One thing that the McClearys love most about Alternatives is “how APC gives women real choices and surrounds them with compassion, not shame. In a culture that often tells women an unplanned child will hold them back or keep them from fulfilling their potential, APC creates a safe space for women to feel seen, supported, and encouraged to consider life.” Michael and Nadine hope to see Alternatives’ reach expand so that every woman in Sacramento knows there is a safe, Christ-centered place to turn when facing unplanned pregnancy.

Thank you, Michael and Nadine, for the deeply rooted passion you have for our ministry and for helping us fulfill our mission!

09/23/2025

This month’s patient who displays Strength & Dignity:
Georgina didn’t think she was pregnant, so when the doctor gave her the news, it came as a complete surprise. The thought of raising a child on her own felt daunting, and in those first moments, she wasn’t sure how she was going to manage. Then a friend, who had discovered Alternatives Pregnancy Center on social media, encouraged her to reach out. She decided to join our Parenting Program, and that decision changed everything. From the very beginning, Georgina felt safe, understood, and reminded that her journey truly mattered. As a first-time mom, the program provided practical tools, encouragement, and financial support that made a real difference in her life. She says it felt like an answered prayer, giving her the strength and confidence to take each step forward. Clothed in strength and dignity, Georgina sees how God’s faithfulness has carried her through, turning her fears into opportunities to trust Him more. What once seemed impossible has become a testimony of His steady provision and care.

09/23/2025

This month’s patient who displays Strength & Dignity:

Georgina didn’t think she was pregnant, so when the doctor gave her the news, it came as a complete surprise. The thought of raising a child on her own felt daunting, and in those first moments, she wasn’t sure how she was going to manage. Then a friend, who had discovered Alternatives Pregnancy Center on social media, encouraged her to reach out. She decided to join our Parenting Program, and that decision changed everything. From the very beginning, Georgina felt safe, understood, and reminded that her journey truly mattered. As a first-time mom, the program provided practical tools, encouragement, and financial support that made a real difference in her life. She says it felt like an answered prayer, giving her the strength and confidence to take each step forward. Clothed in strength and dignity, Georgina sees how God’s faithfulness has carried her through, turning her fears into opportunities to trust Him more. What once seemed impossible has become a testimony of His steady provision and care.

This month’s woman of the Bible clothed in Strength & Dignity:“‘For if you keep silent at this time, relief and delivera...
09/22/2025

This month’s woman of the Bible clothed in Strength & Dignity:

“‘For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?’ Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, ‘Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though it is against the law, and if I perish, I perish.’” Esther 4:14-16

Esther’s life beautifully reflects what it means to be clothed in strength and dignity. Though she began as an orphaned Jewish girl living in exile, God elevated her to the position of queen of Persia, placing her exactly where she needed to be “for such a time as this.” When her people faced the threat of annihilation, Esther did not shrink back in fear. Instead, she called for a time of fasting and prayer, seeking God’s wisdom and strength before taking action. With remarkable courage, she entered the king’s court uninvited, knowing it could cost her life, and boldly pleaded for the deliverance of her people. Her willingness to risk her own safety for the sake of others shows a dignity that flows from deep faith and a strength that is anchored in God. Esther’s story reminds us that true strength is not the absence of fear, but the resolve to do what is right despite it, trusting that God has positioned us exactly where He needs us to fulfill His greater purpose.

Read the book of Esther for her full story.

It is true - We spent last week talking to Charlie and his team. He planned to be at our clinic for his daily podcast TP...
09/11/2025

It is true - We spent last week talking to Charlie and his team. He planned to be at our clinic for his daily podcast TPUSA and help us celebrate the beauty and sanctity of life. While we never dreamed this horror could happen, we will still honor Charlie and celebrate his life at this event.

Heavenly Father,

Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

The people of “the way” have eternal hope even in suffering.

John 14:1-2
1 “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?

John 14:27
27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Lord, because we follow you alone, love must be the distinguishing mark of Jesus’ disciples. We are to love the Lord with all our hearts, love our neighbors as ourselves, and do the impossible - love our enemies. This command separates “the people of the way” - the Christian faith, from all other religions. No other God died for sinners. This is love. We are to live out what we believe in - because we believe in God and in the person of Jesus Christ. We believe that Jesus has prepared a place for us in heaven with him; therefore, we will not allow our hearts to be troubled or afraid. We rest in your peace, surpassing all understanding and guarding our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. As Job stated after receiving horrific news, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.” We worship You, Lord, in this moment and trust You with our lives. Make us bold and courageous despite the threats all around us because You have ordained our birth and death - until the day You have preordained to call us home, we are immortal. Help us not shrink back in fear, but live for Your glory today on mission, unafraid of what man can do to us - just like Charlie Kirk chose to live. Lord, You are the way, the Truth, and the Life, and we follow You.

Lord, We will not live in fear and we will not allow this senseless act of horror to stop us from celebrating the Sanctity of Life - of Charlie’s life at SOHL this year.

Amen!

WE ARE SO BACK!!🙌SOHL Celebration Conference is making its grand return in January 2026, and as promised, it’s going to ...
09/05/2025

WE ARE SO BACK!!🙌

SOHL Celebration Conference is making its grand return in January 2026, and as promised, it’s going to be bigger and better than ever before!!🤩🤩

Get ready for an incredible day filled with:ďż˝- Breakout sessions covering a wide variety of life issues and biblical teachingsďż˝- A powerful main session featuring Charlie Kirk & Alternatives Pregnancy Centerďż˝- A post-conference concert with Kings Kaleidoscope

Date: Saturday, January 17th�Location: Destiny Church, Sacramento�Time: Breakouts @ 2 PM | Conference & Concert @ 6:30 PM

We’ve got a variety of ticket options available including a VIP experience with Charlie Kirk👀👀 Visit alternativespc.org/sohl to grab yours today!

Let’s gather as a community to celebrate the sanctity of every human life. Invite your friends and don’t miss this! 💙

This month, our team is celebrating 10 faithful years of Oksana serving as our Nurse Manager! She is such a blessing to ...
09/04/2025

This month, our team is celebrating 10 faithful years of Oksana serving as our Nurse Manager! She is such a blessing to our team and to the women she compassionately serves each day.

A word from Heidi:

“Oksana, I am overflowing with gratitude to God for bringing you to this ministry 10 years ago. We have walked through so many difficult seasons together at Alternatives, and you have been faithfully right by my side every step. Every time I see you, I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness and provision. I’ve never met anyone like you. Your kindness and love for Jesus overflow to everyone you come into contact with. May the Lord bless and keep you and make his face shine upon you for 10 more years. I love you dearly!”

Happy 10 year anniversary Oksana🩷

Steve Burlingham currently serves as the Alternatives Board President. He and his wife, Elvira, have given to the minist...
08/27/2025

Steve Burlingham currently serves as the Alternatives Board President. He and his wife, Elvira, have given to the ministry for several years before stepping into their position of leadership. “We love the way Alternatives loves clients at each stage and shares that Jesus is life and gives hope to those in desperate situations. We love how passionate Heidi and the staff are in saving lives and presenting the Gospel.” The Burlingham’s feel blessed to partner with us and enjoy seeing how God has blessed patients through our ministry. They would love to see Alternatives reach the region of South Sacramento and beyond. Thank you Burlingham’s for faithfully serving and helping steward our ministry well!

08/27/2025

This month’s woman clothed in Strength & Dignity:

Cindy’s journey with Alternatives Pregnancy Center began in 2003, but her connection runs much deeper. It is rooted in her own abortion story.

At 19, while in college, Cindy found herself unexpectedly pregnant. When she told her boyfriend, he denied responsibility and abandoned her. With no support and too afraid to tell her parents, she believed abortion was her only option. Before the procedure, she asked to know her baby’s gender and to see the ultrasound, but her requests were dismissed. Despite her heart telling her not to, she felt trapped and went through with the abortion. The aftermath was terrifying as she endured severe pain, heavy bleeding, and the haunting thought, “What if I die and my parents don’t even know why?”

Because of this, Cindy confessed everything to her mom, but instead of receiving the comfort she was desperate for, she was met with disgust. With both her boyfriend and now her mom having rejected her, Cindy buried her whole experience and the emotions that came with it.

Her turning point came after transferring to Colorado Christian University, where her volleyball coach introduced her to the saving love of Jesus Christ. From there, her life began to change. After marriage, Cindy and her husband started supporting Alternatives financially, though at first, she admits it was partly out of a misplaced sense of needing to “make up” for her past. That changed when she joined Alternatives’ Abortion Recovery group, where she says she came out a completely different person, having finally found true healing and freedom.

Today, Cindy serves as Nurse Lead at Alternatives Pregnancy Center, providing medical care and emotional support to women facing unplanned pregnancies. Her story has come full circle, from a young woman who once felt trapped and alone, to a compassionate nurse who now walks with others in their most vulnerable moments.

Visit Alternatives Pregnancy Center on YouTube to watch her full podcast!

This month’s woman of the Bible clothed in Strength & Dignity:“Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He a...
08/25/2025

This month’s woman of the Bible clothed in Strength & Dignity:

“Now when He rose early on the first day of the week, He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom He had cast out seven demons. She went and told those who had been with Him, as they mourned and wept.” Mark 16:9-10

Mary Magdalene is a powerful example of a woman clothed in strength and dignity. Once bound by seven demons, she encountered Jesus and was healed by Him. From that moment on, she devoted herself fully to following Jesus, even helping to support His ministry through her own means. Mary’s loyalty never wavered, even in the darkest hours, as she stood at the foot of the cross alongside Jesus’ grieving family, refusing to abandon her Lord as He suffered and died for mankind. Out of love and reverence, she visited Jesus’ tomb to honor Him after His burial, and when she returned once more to anoint Him, she was met with the astounding news from an angel that her Savior had risen from the dead. In God’s providence, Mary was chosen to be the very first person to see the risen Christ, and in that sacred moment of joy, she fell at His feet, clinging to Him in worship. She then carried the message of His resurrection to the disciples, becoming the first witness to the greatest hope the world has ever known. Her life of devotion, courage, and unshakable faith reveals a woman whose dignity came from her Savior and whose strength was found in her steadfast love for Him.

08/22/2025

✨Only a Few Tables Left at our 2025 Gala for Life✨

This year’s Gala promises to be just as incredible as the last! It will be an unforgettable evening of worship, powerful patient stories, and testimonies from our four doctors as we celebrate all the ways the Lord has moved through our ministry this past year.

We’re also excited to announce new medical services that will allow us to reach even more women with compassionate, life-affirming care. By joining us, you’ll be among the first to hear what’s ahead and have the chance to partner with us in making it possible.

Friday, October 17th�5:30–9:00 PM�The Willow Ballroom�$2,000 per table of 10 | $200 per individual ticket

Seats are going fast so be sure to secure your spot today by visiting alternativespc.org/gala.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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8689 Folsom Boulevard
Sacramento, CA
95826

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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Alternatives Pregnancy Center is a non-profit women’s medical health clinic licensed by the State of California. Founded in 1983, Alternatives is dedicated to meeting the medical, emotional, material, and spiritual needs of women facing unplanned pregnancies. By offering hopeful alternatives to the abortion choice, Alternatives is committed to empowering families in the Sacramento area and enabling them to build positive futures.