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Precious Life

A faith-based, non-profit organization which offers practical help to those impacted by unplanned pregnancies through their pregnancy care centers. They try to meet the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of women and their families, empowering them to make positive, life-affirming choices. Precious Life can provide resources to women in need, help them to choose life for their children, and to walk alongside each woman as she parents her child.

Altoona: 1716 12th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601  |  (814) 944-2669
Bedford: 215 S. Juliana St, Bedford, PA 15222  |  (814) 494-0069
Johnstown: 1062 Bedford Street, Johnstown, PA 15902  | (814) 269-4391
State College: (814) 867-5511

The Gabriel Project

A confidential and compassionate outreach to women who are distressed over an unplanned pregnancy. In addition to providing emotional and spiritual support, the “Gabriel Angel” helps the expectant mom with various practical needs, including finding assistance with pre-natal care, maternity and baby clothes, cribs, strollers, and various baby items, referrals for housing, medical care and counseling, and parenting support or adoption information.

Ebensburg: 500 North Julian Street, Ebensburg, PA 15931  |  (814) 472-8814
Johnstown: 120 Barron Avenue, Johnstown, PA 15906  |  (814) 539-0155
State College: (814) 867-5511
Fulton County Catholic Mission: (717) 485-5917

Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities’ goals are to promote a woman’s physical and mental well-being during her pregnancy and postnatal period, to improve the physical well-being of the unborn child and newborn, and to encourage adoption as an option for women who choose not to parent their newborn child.

Altoona: 1300 12th Avenue, P.O. Box 1349, Altoona, PA 16603  |  Phone: (814) 944-9388  |  Fax: (814) 941-2677
Johnstown: 32 Main Street, Suite 5G, Johnstown, PA 15901  |  Phone: (814) 535-6538  |  Fax: (814) 535-2235

Mom's House of Johnstown

Mom’s House provides high quality child care to single parents, often at no cost but to volunteer at the center. This enables the parents to get an education or further their career so as to care for their children. There is also counseling, tutoring, and advocacy support offered by the program.

1325 Franklin Street, Johnstown, PA 15905  |  (814) 269-4391

Birthright

A non-profit charitable organization that has been providing love and support for over 50 years to women facing unplanned pregnancies. They offer information on pregnancy, childbirth, adoption, prenatal care, community programs, parenting skills, and child care. They can refer for medical support, financial resources, housing, legal and social assistance, and professional counseling. They can also offer on-hand pregnancy tests, as well as maternity and baby items. All services are free, non-judgmental, and confidential.

Toll-Free Number: (800) 550-4900

Johnstown: 216 Dibert Street, Johnstown, PA 15901  |  (814) 535-8231
Somerset: 238 W Union Street, Somerset, PA 15501  |  (814) 445-9300

Every Life Matters - Pregnancy Support Services

Provides free and confidential pregnancy confirmation, ultrasounds, and support services to individuals facing unplanned pregnancies. All services are free and confidential.

221 Hospital Drive, Suite 5, Tyrone, PA 16686  |  (814) 650-7899  |  The.ELM.PSS@gmail.com

Crossroads Pregnancy Center

Crossroads Pregnancy Center exists to help those facing pregnancy decisions know and understand all their options. Services are free and confidential, and include pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds, STI testing, options counseling, relationship counseling, and material assistance.

Altoona: Coming Soon
Huntingdon: 424 Washington Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652  |  (814) 643-3570
Mount Union: 119 S Division Street, Mount Union, PA 17066  |  (814) 542-2880

Saint Vincent de Paul

ALTOONA
Saint Mark: (814) 942-4620
Saint Mary/Saint Rose of Lima/Saint Therese: (814) 943-1981

BEDFORD
Saint Thomas: (814) 979-0272

CARROLLTOWN
Saint Benedict: (814) 344-9309

CENTRAL CITY
Our Lady Queen of Angels: (814) 754-5224

CRESSON
Saint Francis Xavier/Saint Aloysius: (814) 886-4242

EBENSBURG
Holy Name: (814) 472-4362

GALLITZIN
Saint Demetrius: (814) 660-4192

HASTINGS
Saint Bernard: (814) 247-6558

HUNTINGDON
Most Holy Trinity: (814) 643-2222

JOHNSTOWN
Saint Andrew: (814) 288-4324
Saint Therese: (814) 535-4357
Visitation: (814) 288-2333  |  (814) 243-9658

LILLY
Our Lady of the Alleghenies: (814) 886-8972

MOUNT UNION
Saint Catherine: (814) 514-5385

NANTY GLO
Saint Mary: (814) 749-9958

NORTHERN CAMBRIA
Prince of Peace: (814) 948-8828

PATTON
Queen of Peace: (814) 674-8983

STATE COLLEGE
Our Lady of Victory: (814) 867-3131

WILLIAMSBURG
Saint Joseph: (814) 599-1196

Other Resources

Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Respect Life Committee Facebook

Local committee committed to respecting life in three major areas: the unborn, euthanasia, and end of life issues. The group does presentations throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. 

Healing From an Abortion - Project Rachel

When a Friend is Considering Abortion

via RespectLife.org

Marriage Preparation

Marriage Preparation

Natural Family Planning

Natural Family Planning

Marriage

Marriage

Parenting Resources

Parenting Resources

Expectant Moms In Need Resources

Pro-Life Ministry

Pro-Life Ministry

Divorced and Separated Ministry

Divorced and Separated Ministry

Single Parents

Single Parents

Grief and Consolation Ministry

Grief and Consolation Ministry

Mental Illness/ Addiction Assistance

Mental Illness/ Addiction Assistance

Pornography Addiction

Pornography Addiction

Publications for Purchase

Publications for Purchase

Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Trafficking

Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Trafficking

Children of Divorce

Children of Divorce

End of Life Ministry

End of Life Ministry

Resources/Ministry for Persons With Disabilities

Resources/Ministry for Persons With Disabilities

Family Life Office

Andre McCarville

Maureen Roberts

Administrator
mroberts@dioceseaj.org

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