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"A baby is something you carry inside you for nine months, in your arms for three years, and in your heart until you die."
-Mary Mason

Family Planning & Pregnancy Testing


​Open Door Del Norte Community Health Center
(707)465-6925 | 550 E. Washington Blvd, Suite 202
Need birth control or a pregnancy test? Walk-in for services. 

Pregnancy Care Center
(707)464-3233 | 110 W. Washington Blvd
Pregnancy testing available.

Six Rivers Planned Parenthood
(707)442-5709 | 3225 Timber Falls Ct., Eureka, CA
Counseling, pregnancy testing, and information about birth control. Visit the website for more info.

Get full listings here or find out what birth control is right for you and is what you need it to be!
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Access to Prenatal Care


​Go Before You Show!
Seeing a doctor during and after pregnancy keeps you and your baby healthy!
Visit your doctor: For a first prenatal visit within the first 12 weeks of becoming pregnant,
throughout your entire pregnancy, for a postpartum appointment 3-8 weeks after giving birth.


Maternal Child Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program
707-464-0861 | 400 L Street (Hwy 101 S)
The MCAH Program can help you with locating a prenatal care provider of your choice, help
you to make appointments, and help with transportation to and from prenatal care appointments.
Just call and talk with a Public Health Nurse!

Temporary Medi-Cal for Pregnant Women

707-464-3191 | 880 Northcrest Drive
Temporary Medi-Cal is a program for women and teens without prenatal insurance.
Services provided for FREE include: Pregnancy test at a clinic, prenatal care visits,
​prescription medications for pregnancy.


Medi-Cal Access Program (MCAP)
Even if you don't qualify for Medi-Cal, you're still covered! Check it out here or
​call 1-800-433-2611 for help getting onto insurance.
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Prenatal Care


​Sutter Coast Community Clinic OB/GYN
(707)464-5974 | 780 E. Washington Blvd, Suite 202
Need to make an appointment to see an OB doctor? Here's the place to do it! Or check their website.


United Indian Health Services NA-AS Taa-'at-dvn
(707)464-2750 | 1675 Northcrest Drive
OB services for tribal members and their households.
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Carrick Childbirth Services
(707)464-9664 | ssjcarrick@email.msn.com
Interested in having a midwife or a home birth? Click here for more information.


Hand-n-Hand Doula Services
(707)954-3136 | amylynn@hand-n-handdoulaservices.com
Interested in having a skilled childbirth and labor coach? Have a doula support you in birth planning, during labor and delivery, and during the postpartum period. Find out more information here or here.

Pregnancy Tips & Resources
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​My Birth Matters | Mi Parto Importa
Here you can learn about important choices you can make when it comes to the birth of your baby.

Aquí, podrá aprender sobre las opciones importantes que debe considerar cuando se trata del nacimiento de su bebé.

Classes & Groups


​Awaiting Arrival
​Wednesdays | 7-9pm | 494 Pacific Ave | (707) 464-0861 
| (707) 464-5974
A FREE prenatal class taught every ODD MONTH (January, March, May, July, September, November) by OB nurses & prepares moms & dads for labor & delivery, breastfeeding & more! Check the First 5 page for more information!

​Circle of Moms
Wednesdays | 2:30-4pm | 494 Pacific Ave | ​(707) 464-7293
This FREE support group is for pregnant and new mothers to meet other new moms, share tips, and discuss challenges. Get a raffle ticket every time you come and win prizes!

​Breastfeeding Support
Thursdays | 4-5pm | 494 Pacific Ave | ​(707) 464-0955
This FREE group is a chance for pregnant moms to learn about breastfeeding from other moms & a lactation consultant.


Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
2nd & 4th Wednesdays | September-May | 9:30-11:30am | 144 Butte Street
Join other expectant, new, and veteran moms for brunch, friendships, insight and practical ideas. Childcare is provided! More information at their website. 

​Parent Café
2nd Thursdays | 5:30-7:00pm | 494 Pacific Ave
Build relationships with other parents and guardians and learn how to strengthen your family! FREE dinner and childcare is provided! These parent cafés are also offered in other locations, such as Gasquet, Klamath, and Smith River! There's even a group just for Dedicated Dads!
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Car Seats


Del Norte Child Care Council
(707) 464-8311 | 212 K Street
Need a car seat before you take your little one home from the hospital? See these experts or visit the website.
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Eating Healthy


Women Infants and Children (WIC)
707-464-7293 | 286 M Street, Suite D
A federally funded health and nutrition program for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby.
Find out if you qualify and what to bring to your first appointment!
If you already have WIC, check out the shopping guide.

CAL-Fresh & Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
(707) 464-3191 | 880 Northcrest Drive
SNAP can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table!

See if you are eligible or download the application. Check out the Healthy Living website!

Pacific Pantry
494 Pacific Ave | Thursday, Friday, Saturday | 2pm-6pm

Pacific Pantry offers free food to those in Del Norte County who are in need.
​Individuals are welcome to use the pantry once every month.
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Education


Del Norte Reads
(707) 464-7072 | 1080 Mason Mall Suite 9
Learn to read! Get your GED or HiSET! Free tutoring! Help with computer skills, handwriting, and ESL.
​Call to make an appointment!


Health Care Insurance

Del Norte County Department of Health and Human Services
(707) 464-3191 | 880 Northcrest Drive
You may be eligible for special enrollment! Or you could qualify for the Medi-Cal Access Program for pregnant women.

Del Norte Community Health Center Members Services
(707) 465-1988 | 550 E. Washington Blvd
Have an enrollment counselor help you enroll in a plan that is the most beneficial to you!

Growing Together Perinatal Program
1-800-809-1350
If you have Partnership HealthPlan/Medi-Cal, be sure to sign up for the program to receive gift cards for prenatal and
​post-partum visits & breast pumps for moms!


Covered California
coveredca.com
Household income too high to qualify for Medi-Cal? You may be eligible for a Covered California Health Plan!
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Home Visiting

Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)
(707) 464-3191 | 510 E Washington Blvd
NFP is a FREE program for first time moms that pairs a nurse with you until your baby is two years old. More info here.

Maternal Cild Adolescent Health (MCAH) Field Nursing
(707) 464-0861 | 400 L Street
Interested in having a nurse monitor you health throughout your pregnancy? More information here.


Early Head Start
(707) 465-6737 | 900-A Pine Grove Rd
Comprehensive child development education and family support with a qualified home visitor. ​​
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Housing

Del Norte Child Care Council
(707) 464-8311 | 212 K Street
Need a car seat before you take your little one home from the hospital? See these experts or visit the website.

LGBTQIA

​Rainbow Babies
Provides general information on the many aspects of LGBTQ pregnancies and parenting, as well as a space for parents or would-be parents to share their stories about their respective paths to parenthood. Includes information about insemination, surrogacy, adoption, foster care, pregnancy, and parenting.

Medication Help

​Mother to Baby
(866) 626-6847 | (855)999-3525 (Text)
Experts are available by phone and texting to answer your questions about exposure to chemicals, foods, medications and more! You can also message them or look up medications at their website. No judgment, just answers. ​

Mental Health & Wellness

Maternal Mental Health
The mental health and wellness of moms is so important and not talked about enough.
We have put together a comprehensive list of resources to help you if you are having a hard time.

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National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Postpartum Support International (PSI) Warm-Line
1-800-944-4PPD | 1-800-944-4773
Staffed by trained volunteers, the PSI warm-line is for any parent who is struggling and needs to talk with someone who understands. Warm-line messages are returned every day of the week. Messages left are kept confidential. PSI also hosts free Chat With An Expert sessions for moms and dads. 

Private Insurance
Looking for a therapist or psychiatrist your insurance will cover? Flip your insurance card over and call the behavioral health line to learn more. You do not need authorization from your primary care physician to get started, but we recommend taking to your doctor as well. 


Beacon Health Options
1-855-765-9703
If you are a Partnership HealthPlan of California Medi-Cal client, this option will get you connected to a therapist or psychiatrist that your insurance covers. Learn more at their website.


Mental Health Branch
464-7224 | 1-888-446-4408 | ​455 K St.
Walk-in clinic, intake appointments, adult and child psychiatrist available.

Remi Vista
707-464-3512 | 888 4th St. 
Infant and child mental health counseling. 
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Prenatal Massage

Stephania's Massage
707-954-1812 | 520 Wilson Ave. 
Infant massage and prenatal massage available!

Quitting Help

Alcohol & Other Drugs Perinatal Program
(707) 464-3191 ext. 2828 | 1279 2nd Street, Suite C
A ninety day intensive outpatient treatment program for pregnant or parenting women who would
like help with substance use issues. 


Alternatives to Violence (HASP)
(707) 464-7849 | 349 G Street
Outpatient treatment for alcohol and other drug problems. 
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Tobacco Use Prevention Program
(707) 465-1988 | 550 E. Washington Blvd
Have an enrollment counselor help you enroll in a plan that is the most beneficial to you!

Quit4Baby Program
Text BABY to 511411​
Sends you FREE text messages to help you quit smoking for your baby! Learn more here.
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Violence Help

Harrington House Shelter 
(707) 465-3013 | 535 W. Harding 
Provides FREE emergency shelter, food, and clothing. Offers trained advocates to help domestic violence victims through the legal, medical, and social services systems. Individual and group counseling available.

North Coast Rape Crisis Team
(707) 465-6961 | 24-hour hotline: (707) 465-2851
Immediate supportive services to survivors of sexual assault as well as their family and friends. Information on medical and legal procedures survivors can expect to encounter. Accompaniment and advocacy. Ongoing support groups.

Alternatives to Violence (HASP)
(707) 464-7849 | 349 G Street
Out-patient treatment for alcohol and other drug problems.

DA Victim Witness Office
(707) 464-7273 | 450 H Street
Provides supportive services to victims and witnesses of crimes.

Shu'-'aa-xu-dvn (In a Good Way Place)
(707) 487-3175 | 110 W. First Street, Smith River
Tolowa Dee-Ni' Nation's Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program.

Yurok Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Project
(707) 482-1350 | 190 Klamath Blvd., Klamath
Yurok Tribe's Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program.
Supported with funds from the
California Department of Public Health
Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Division
© ​2018

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