Pro-Life Programs & Organizations

ACCESS Crisis & Pregnancy & Referral Centers - 3 offices locally serving women in crisis pregnancy situations. ACCESS offers the following FREE services: confidential counseling, pregnancy testing, limited obstetrical ultrasound, on-line Medicaid enrollment, prenatal nutrition/parenting classes and STD testing. Program is affiliated with Catholic Charities.
Program Director, Kay Bongard; Clinical Director, Stephanie Juarez.
Metairie: 504.832.1503, 1510 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005
Kenner: 504.469.9996, 200 W. Esplanade Ave., Ste. 130, Kenner, LA 70065
*Spanish-speaking counselors available*
Westbank: 504.340.1944, 920 Avenue C, Marrero, LA 70072, www.accesspregnancy.com

Adoption Services of Catholic Charities - Adoption Services is a full-service, non-profit, child placing agency that offers domestic and international adoption. The agency provides services to birthparents and families considering adoption, and serves those of all religious and ethnic backgrounds within the greater New Orleans area. The agency is staffed by certified open-adoption practitioners, experienced in maternity and adoption services, who believe every child deserves a safe, loving home.
Danna Cousins, Adoption Program Director
Metairie: 504.885.1141, 3019 N. Arnoult Rd., Metairie, LA 70002, www.adoptNOLA.com.

Archdiocesan Sidewalk Counseling & Prayer Ministry - meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. in front of Causeway Medical Clinic, 3044 Ridgelake Drive in Metairie. While members of the group participate in a peaceful rosary march, counselors offer pro-life literature to the women going in and try to dissuade them from having the abortion. In addition to the monthly prayerful witness at the abortion clinic, the Archdiocesan Sidewalk Counseling and Prayer Ministry coordinates the Annual Mother's Day Rosary Crusade for Life. For more information about other activities pertaining to this ministry, please contact John and Pam Richard, Coordinators, at 504-460-9360, richj504@bellsouth.net

Bioethics Defense Fund- Our mission is to provide innovative and practical legal and educational solutions on the issues of cloning & stem cell research, euthanasia & assisted suicide and abortion & women's health. Dorinda C. Bordlee, Esq., Executive Director
T: 480.483.3597, www.bdfund.org

Louisiana Lawyers for Life - Founded in 1990 - Statewide group of professionals seek to educate and to change the law by working through the law. Open to attorneys and law school students who share pro-life principles. Mailing Address: PO Box 6216, Metairie, LA 70010-6216 For more information contact Peg Kenny 504.834.5433 or peggyfkenny@yahoo.com

Louisiana Pro-Life Council - Founded in 1984 by Archbishop Philip M. Hannan. This office functions as the Respect Life Office of the Archdiocese of New Olreans (educating, organizing 143 Catholic parishes) Will work with any faith group to establish a Respect Life Committee. Handles statewide legislative outreach and grassroots action. Acts as the statewide office for information on LIFE issues. Mailing address: PO Box 8807, Metairie, LA 70011-8807, 504-834-5433 Executive Director, Peg Kenny Available for educational presentations in schools, churches, civic groups, etc.

Louisiana Right to Life Federation - Founded in 1970 and is the state affiliate of National Right to life Major pro-life voice in Louisiana Currently have 22 active chapters statewide (in most major cities) Focuses on education and legislative issues at the state and national levels. Mailing address: PO Box 8807, Metairie, LA 70011-8807, 504.834.5433 www.lartl.org

Louisiana Students for Life - A grassroots non-profit corporation that seeks to network, educate, and activate pro-life students on all colleges and universities in the State of Louisiana. While LSL acknowledges that there are a myriad of justice issues in our society that must be confronted, it also understands that the unborn are the most vulnerable in our society. Thus, LSL concentrates on the protection of the rights of the unborn, the education of those involved in higher education, and the assistance of parents in all pregnancy situations. Through networking, LSL can bring together pro-life students and foster student organizations on every institution of higher education in Louisiana. From there, LSL provides education and training to students so that their pro-life organization can be effective and efficient. Then, with the proper tools and resources, students on their own campuses can actively encounter and educate their student body on life issues. LSL seeks to create generations of college students that are committed to a pro-life Louisiana and the rights of all unborn. Here are a list of campuses with specific pro-life students active in their student organization.
LSU Students for Life - Sarah Mejias, President: sarah_mejias@yahoo.com
Ryan Cooney: rcoone1@lsu.edu Lauren Ammerman: lammer1@lsu.edu
Louisiana Tech Students for Life - Valerie Hoffpauir, President: vlh009@latech.edu
Loyola University New Orleans aka Loyola Life - Tim Nebel, President: tanebel@loyno.edu
Mallory Maurin, VP: mkmaurin@loyno.edu
Tulane University Students for Life - Alex Lockett: alockett@tulane.edu
University of Louisiana-Lafayette Students for Life - Ellie Keefe: crazykeefe@hotmail.com
University of New Orleans aka UNO LifeSavers - Jessica Giusti: jhgiusti@uno.edu

Louisiana Vitae Foundation - Founded in 1998. This organization is the Media Outreach Project of the New Orleans Right to Life Educations Foundation. Partnered with the nationwide project of the Caring Foundation in an effort to change hearts and minds on abortion. For more information, contact Peg Kenny 504.834.5433 or peggyfkenny@yahoo.com

New Orleans Friends for Life - Hosts an Annual Pro-Life Youth Fest. Call Lise Naccari at 504-461-0206 for more information on how you can help promote this event. They need volunteers, sponsors, etc.

New Orleans Right to Life - Founded in 1971. NORTL is the largest of the 22 chapters statewide promoting the life issues through community education, lobbying the state legislature, rallies, advertising and special events. Affiliate to Louisiana Right to Life. Mailing Address: PO Box 7962, Metairie, LA, 70010-7962, 504.835.6520

New Orleans Right to Life Educational Foundation - A tax-deductible 501c(3) organization serving the pro-life educational needs of the Greater New Orleans area. Hosts annual Proudly Pro-Life Dinner in January each year. Contact: Peg Kenny, 504.834.5433 or peggyfkenny@yahoo.com

Parents for Life - Organizes Proudly Pro-life week, which is celebrated in the Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of New Orleans every October. For more information on this program, click here or contact Monique Toso, Founder 504.883.7660 or mcolontoso@aol.com For information on pro-life lessons for schools, please contact Natasia Kissinger at ntkissinger@cox.net or 504-339-5384.

St. Vincent Maternity Services - Low-cost maternity program designed to meet the needs of those who cannot afford private insurance and are ineligible for government assistance. The clinic offers pre-natal visits, free vitamins, labor and delivery at Touro Infirmary, including obstetrical services, anesthesiology and up to a two-day hospital stay, maternity counseling, pediatrician's examination of the baby, and a post-partum office visit. Patients see the same experienced physician at each office visit. For more information contact Darlene Crane, R.N., 504.837.6346, 1510 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA, 70005, www.stvincentmaternity.com

Project Rachel - Post Abortion Support - Serves women suffering the emotional or spiritual after-effects of abortion. The program provides compassionate one-on-one care to those struggling with the aftermath of abortion. Counseling services, performed by a network of specially-trained individuals, are available to anyone seeking support following an abortion. The program is designed to help women and men alike; including parents, siblings, friends and others whose lives have been indelibly affected by an abortion loss. For more information, contact Stephanie Juarez, Program Coordinator, 504.469.9996, 200 W. Esplanade Ave, Suite 130, Kenner, LA 70065, www.accesspregnancy.com.

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