Mission

OUR MISSION

We are a life-affirming, Christ-centered, pregnancy resource organization providing compassionate care, emotional support, educational and medical services to women facing unplanned pregnancies.

WHO WE ARE

WOMEN’S HELP SERVICES is a pregnancy resource organization that has been serving women facing unplanned pregnancies since 1978. Originally known as McHenry Birthright, the organization has undergone a few name changes and locations over the years, but the core mission has remained consistent: to empower women in unplanned pregnancies to choose life.

Our MEDICAL CENTER, located in McHenry, is staffed by licensed medical professionals. There, our nurses offer pregnancy testing, options information, and STD testing, treatment, and education. Additionally, our sonographers provide life-affirmingultrasounds so that women can learn more about their developing pregnancies.

Meanwhile, 1st WAY LIFE CENTER in Johnsburg, provides material and emotional support to pregnant women and families in need – both during and after pregnancy. We offer a variety of free items such as diapers, wipes, formula, car seats, baby clothes, and more! We also offer free online courses on a variety of parenting topics, as well as a Mom’s Support Group.

Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers go out of their way to help support women and families both during and after pregnancy so that choosing life is a realistic option for them. 

Women’s Help Services does not receive any government funding. We provide all these life-saving services free of charge thanks to our generous donors and our dedicated team of staff and volunteers. We encourage you to get to know us and consider the many ways in which you can donate or get more involved.