Unplanned Pregnancy Guide
You are not alone. Real help is close by.
A compassionate guide to unplanned pregnancy counseling, medical care, housing, adoption, and healing — with free, confidential support across Colorado.
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You have more time and more options than you may think. Here is a simple path forward.
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Take a breath — you are not alone
An unexpected pregnancy can feel overwhelming. Fear, shock, and pressure from others are normal. You do not have to make any decision today.
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Confirm the pregnancy
A free medical-grade pregnancy test and, when possible, an ultrasound at a local pregnancy center will give you accurate information about how far along you are and whether the pregnancy is viable.
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Learn all of your options
A trained counselor can walk you through parenting, adoption, and everything in between — including the medical, emotional, and financial support available to you in Colorado.
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Connect with local support
Use our coalition directory to find pregnancy centers, maternity homes, adoption agencies, and Catholic and Christian ministries near you.
Types of support available in Colorado
Through our coalition of pregnancy centers, maternity homes, medical clinics, adoption agencies, and church-based ministries, the following support is available — most of it free of charge — to any woman or family facing an unplanned pregnancy in Colorado.
Free & confidential counseling
Trained advocates listen without judgment and walk you through all of your options, at your pace. Sessions are free and confidential — no insurance required.
Medical care & ultrasounds
Coalition-affiliated clinics provide free pregnancy tests, limited obstetric ultrasounds, STI testing, and referrals for full prenatal care throughout Colorado.
Housing & maternity homes
If you have nowhere safe to go, Colorado maternity homes offer housing, life-skills coaching, and long-term support for you and your baby.
Material & financial support
Diapers, formula, car seats, maternity clothes, rent and utility assistance — often available through local pregnancy centers and parish-based ministries.
Adoption support
If you are considering adoption, licensed Colorado agencies provide loving, ethical placement services and lifelong support for birth mothers.
Post-abortion healing
If you are hurting after an abortion — recent or long ago — confidential healing programs are available across the state. You are welcome here.
Frequently asked questions
What should I do first if I have an unplanned pregnancy?
Take a breath. You are not alone. Confirm the pregnancy with a free medical-grade test and, if possible, an ultrasound at a local pregnancy resource center. From there, a trained advocate can walk you through your options, medical care, and support at no cost.
Is pregnancy counseling in Colorado really free and confidential?
Yes. Pregnancy centers across our coalition offer free, confidential options counseling, peer support, and material assistance regardless of income, insurance, or immigration status.
I already took the first abortion pill — is it too late?
It may not be too late. The Abortion Pill Reversal hotline connects you with a medical professional 24/7 who can guide you through a reversal protocol. Time matters — call as soon as possible.
What if I cannot afford prenatal care, housing, or baby supplies?
Colorado has a network of maternity homes, diaper banks, prenatal clinics, and family support programs. Our coalition directory lists local partners by category so you can find help near you.
Whatever you're facing, help is here.
Reach out today — a real person is ready to listen, and every conversation is free and confidential.