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Walking with Moms in Need in Northeast Ohio

What is Walking With Moms in Need NEO?

Walking with Moms in Need is a process through which Catholic parishes and communities “walk in the shoes” of local pregnant and parenting women in need.

Everyone should know how to help moms in difficult circumstances.

While not trying to turn Catholic parishes into pregnancy centers, we can support local pregnancy centers where they exist, and we can also find and share other resources with pregnant and parenting women.

And where there are few local resources, we can create our own, based on the gifts of the parish community!

The Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life provides support for Catholic parishes to get started. We hope you and your parish will join us in Walking with Moms in Need. 

Who Are Moms in Need?

Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our parishes and our neighborhoods. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes need to be “islands of mercy in the midst of a sea of indifference.” Everyone in the parish community should know where to refer a pregnant woman in need.

Moms in Need could include:

Family Members

Relatives

Friends

Acquaintances

Neighbors

Co-workers

Students

Any woman who is pregnant or parenting in difficult circumstances.

She may feel frightened, alone and unsure where to turn.

You could be the support that she needs to make a life-affirming decision and avoid a lifetime of regret.

You could help save a life!

Get Started in Your Parish

Bishop David Bonnar has invited parishes and pastors in the Diocese of Youngstown to join this nationwide effort entitled, Walking with Moms in Need. Find tools for parish leaders at the national website for Walking with Moms in Need. For more information or support to start this initiative in your parish, please contact:

David Schmidt

dschmidt@youngstowndiocese.org

330-744-8451 x272

How Can I Help a Mom in Need?

Prayer for Pregnant Mothers

O Blessed Mother, you received the good news of the incarnation of Christ, your Son, with faith and trust. Grant your protection to all pregnant mothers facing difficulties.

Guide us as we strive to make our parish communities places of welcome and assistance for mothers in need. Help us become instruments of God’s love and compassion.

Mary, Mother of the Church, graciously help us build a culture of life and a civilization of love, together with all people of good will, to the praise and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life. Amen.

Resources for Moms Organized by County

When looking for resources to help a mom in need, consider also looking at resources listed under a neighboring county, depending on where the mom in need resides.

Every effort is made to ensure that the resources listed on this page are up-to-date and consistent with Catholic Church teaching. Suggestions are welcome as to resources that could be included on this website. Questions or concerns as to the accuracy of the information listed, or the appropriateness of a given resource, are also welcome using the Contact Form (below).

Ashtabula County Resources

Pregnancy Resource Centers

Mya Women’s Center

Phone Number: 440-990-9107

Email: info@myawomenscenter.com

Website: https://myawomenscenter.com/

Address: 517 W. Prospect Rd, Suite C, Ashtabula, OH 44004

Maternity Homes (all located outside of our diocese)
Hannah’s Home
Phone Number: 440-209-9615
Address: P.O. Box 1395 Mentor, OH 44061
 
The Highlands (a service of Shelter Care, Inc.)
Phone Number: 330-630-5600
Hotline: 330-784-7200
Address: 32 South Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
 
Refuge Host Homes
Phone Number: 330-227-4733
Address: PO Box 67322Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
 
Zelie’s Home
Phone Number: 4408862620
Intake Line: 216-282-8053
Address: P.O. Box 25612, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Pregnancy and Infancy Needs – Baby Essentials

Cribs for Kids Program: Helping Every Baby Sleep Safer

https://cribsforkids.org/request-a-crib/

Phone Number: 1.888.721.CRIB

Fax Number: 412.322.5686

Early Childhood Education

Head Start/Early Head Start

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency

Phone Number: 440-993-7716

Email: headstart@accaa.org

Website: https://www.headstartashtabula.org/

Address: 4510 Main Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004

Columbiana County Resources

Pregnancy Resource Centers

Alliance Pregnancy Center

Phone Number: 330-821-7283

Website: www.alliancepregnancycenter.com

Address: 75 Glamorgan St, Suite 102, Alliance, OH 44601

 

Heartbeat

Phone Number: 330-386-3999

Website: heartbeatcc.com

Address: 133 W. 5th St, East Liverpool, OH 43920

Sophia’s Women’s Center

Phone Number: 234-567-4373

Patient Helpline: 234-567-7288

Email: info@sofiaswomenscenter.com

Website: sophiawomenscenter.com/

Address: 1830 S Lincoln Ave, Salem, OH 44460

Maternity Homes (all located outside of our diocese)
Hannah’s Home
Phone Number: 440-209-9615
Address: P.O. Box 1395 Mentor, OH 44061
 
The Highlands (a service of Shelter Care, Inc.)
Phone Number: 330-630-5600
Hotline: 330-784-7200
Address: 32 South Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
 
Refuge Host Homes
Phone Number: 330-227-4733
Address: PO Box 67322Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
 
Zelie’s Home
Phone Number: 4408862620
Intake Line: 216-282-8053
Address: P.O. Box 25612, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Pregnancy and Infancy Needs – Baby Essentials

Cribs for Kids Program: Helping Every Baby Sleep Safer

https://cribsforkids.org/request-a-crib/

Phone Number: 1.888.721.CRIB

Fax Number: 412.322.5686

Columbiana County Health Department

Phone Number: 330-424-0272

Address: 7360 State Route 45, Lisbon, OH 44432

East Liverpool City Health District

Phone Number: 330-385-5123

Address: 126 W. 6th St., East Liverpool, OH 4

Early Childhood Education

Head Start/Early Head Start

Community Action Agency of Columbiana County

Website: caaofcc.org/headstart/

Phone Number: 330-424-6693

Fax Number: 330-424-4182

Address:7880 Lincole Pl., Lisbon, OH 44432

Mahoning County Resources

Pregnancy Resource Centers

Alliance Pregnancy Center

Phone Number: 330-821-7283

Website: www.alliancepregnancycenter.com

Address: 75 Glamorgan St, Suite 102, Alliance, OH 44601

Nurse-Family Partnership

Phone Number: 866-864-5226

Email: support@nursefamilypartnership.org

Website: nursefamilypartnership.org

ESC of Eastern Ohio

Phone Number: 330-533-8755

Email: c.hanysh@mahoningesc.org

Website: esceasternohio.org

Address: 7320 N Palmyra Rd, Canfield, OH 44406

Mahoning: Pregnancy Help Center

Phone Number: 330-788-4000

Text: 330-961-3010

Email: info@pregnancyhelpcenter.com

Website: pregnancyhelpcenter.com

Address: 4845 Market St, Suite 13, Youngstown, OH 44512

Maternity Homes (all located outside of our diocese)
Hannah’s Home
Phone Number: 440-209-9615
Address: P.O. Box 1395 Mentor, OH 44061
 
The Highlands (a service of Shelter Care, Inc.)
Phone Number: 330-630-5600
Hotline: 330-784-7200
Address: 32 South Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
 
Refuge Host Homes
Phone Number: 330-227-4733
Address: PO Box 67322Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
 
Zelie’s Home
Phone Number: 4408862620
Intake Line: 216-282-8053
Address: P.O. Box 25612, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Pregnancy and Infancy Needs – Baby Essentials

Cribs for Kids Program: Helping Every Baby Sleep Safer

https://cribsforkids.org/request-a-crib/

Phone Number: 1.888.721.CRIB

Fax Number: 412.322.5686

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley

Phone Number: 330-746-9126

Address: 6505 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512

Mahoning County Public Health

Phone Number 330-270-2855 ext. 155

Address: 50 Westchester Dr., Austintown, OH 44515

Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Hospital

Phone Number: 330-480-8012

Address: 1001 Covington St., Youngstown, OH 44570

Nurse-Family Partnership

Phone Number: 866-864-5226

Email: support@nursefamilypartnership.org

Website: nursefamilypartnership.org

ESC of Eastern Ohio

Phone Number: 330-533-8755

Email: c.hanysh@mahoningesc.org

Website: esceasternohio.org

Address: 7320 N Palmyra Rd, Canfield, OH 44406

Early Childhood Education

Head Start/Early Head Start

ALTA

Phone Number: 330.736.0071

Website: altaheadstart.org/en/programs/

 

SPARK (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids)

Early Childhood Resource Center

Phone Number: 330-491-3272; 1-877-691-8521

Website: https://www.ecresourcecenter.org/WBA/Content/spark/what-is-spark

Mahoning County SPARK

Early Childhood Education Alliance

(330) 829-1234 ext.1941

Child Care

Early Childhood Resource Center:

Phone Number: 330-491-3272; 1-877-691-8521

Website: ecresourcecenter.org

Address: 6414 Market St., Boardman, OH 44512

Portage County Resources

Pregnancy Resource Centers
Akron Pregnancy Services (Summit County)
Phone Number — Call: 330 434-2221 Text: 330 577-3801
Address: 715 E Buchtel Ave. Akron, Oh 44305
 

Coleman Pregnancy Center

Phone Number: 330-676-6842

Email: pregnancy@colemanservices.org

Website: colemanservices.org/services/pregnancy/

Address: 5982 Rhodes Rd, Kent, OH 44240

Embrace Clinic and Care Center (Summit County)
Phone Number: 330 825-1900
Website: embraceccc.org
Address: 180 1st St. NW Barberton, OH 44203
 
Pregnancy Solutions (Summit County)
Phone Number: 330 644-4490
Text: 330.644.4490
Fax: 330.644.4342
Address: 3136 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319
Maternity Homes (all located outside of our diocese)
Hannah’s Home
Phone Number: 440-209-9615
Address: P.O. Box 1395 Mentor, OH 44061
 
The Highlands (a service of Shelter Care, Inc.)
Phone Number: 330-630-5600
Hotline: 330-784-7200
Address: 32 South Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
 
Refuge Host Homes
Phone Number: 330-227-4733
Address: PO Box 67322Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
 
Zelie’s Home
Phone Number: 4408862620
Intake Line: 216-282-8053
Address: P.O. Box 25612, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Pregnancy and Infancy Needs – Baby Essentials

Cribs for Kids Program: Helping Every Baby Sleep Safer

https://cribsforkids.org/request-a-crib/

Phone Number: 1.888.721.CRIB

Fax Number: 412.322.5686

Portage County Health Department

Phone Number: 330-296-9919

Address: 705 Oakwood St., 2nd Floor, Ravenna, OH 44266

Child Care

Early Childhood Resource Center:

Phone Number: 330-491-3272; 1-877-691-8521

Website: ecresourcecenter.org/

Address: 1718 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44703

Legal Help

Child Support Enforcement

Phone Number: (330) 297-3791

Website: portagecounty-oh.gov/child-support-enforcement

Address: 449 S. Meridian St., Ravenna, OH 44266

Stark County Resources

Pregnancy Resource Centers
Akron Pregnancy Services (Summit County)
Phone Number — Call: 330 434-2221 Text: 330 577-3801
Address: 715 E Buchtel Ave. Akron, OH 44305
 

Alliance Pregnancy Center

Phone Number: 330-821-7283

Website: www.alliancepregnancycenter.com

Address: 75 Glamorgan St, Suite 102, Alliance, OH 44601

Embrace Clinic and Care Center (Summit County)
Phone Number: 330 825-1900
Website: embraceccc.org
Address: 180 1st St. NW Barberton, OH 44203
 
Eva Women’s Clinic
Phone Number — Call: 330 915-6520 Text: 330 353-9641
Addresses: 2645 Cleveland Ave. NW Suite #2 Canton OH 44709 (Stark County)

715 E Buchtel Ave Akron, OH 44305 (Summit County)

Pregnancy and Parenting Center
Phone Number — Call: 330 455-7500 Text: 330 961-1772
Address: 4500 22nd St. NW Canton, OH 44708 Bus Route 106
Maternity Homes (all located outside of our diocese)
Hannah’s Home
Phone Number: 440-209-9615
Address: P.O. Box 1395 Mentor, OH 44061
 
The Highlands (a service of Shelter Care, Inc.)
Phone Number: 330-630-5600
Hotline: 330-784-7200
Address: 32 South Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
 
Refuge Host Homes
Phone Number: 330-227-4733
Address: PO Box 67322Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
 
Zelie’s Home
Phone Number: 4408862620
Intake Line: 216-282-8053
Address: P.O. Box 25612, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Pregnancy and Infancy Needs – Medical Care

THRIVE (Toward Healthy Resiliency for Infant Vitality and Equity)

Phone Number: (234) 410-3087 

Email: dmiller@cantonhealth.org

Website: www.cantonhealth.org

Address: 420 Market Avenue N., Canton, OH 44721

YWCA Canton — THRIVE

Phone Number: (330) 453-7644 

Fax Number: (330) 453-2735

Website: https://www.ywcacanton.org/what-we-do/thrive/

Address: 231 Sixth St. NE Canton, OH 44702

Pregnancy and Infancy Needs – Baby Essentials

Cribs for Kids Program: Helping Every Baby Sleep Safer

https://cribsforkids.org/request-a-crib/

Phone Number: 1.888.721.CRIB

Fax Number: 412.322.5686

Canton City Public Health

Phone Number: 330-575-5690

Address: 420 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702

Stark County Health Department

Phone Number: 330-451-1667

Address: 7235 Whipple Ave. NW, Canton, OH 44720

Early Childhood Education

Head Start/Early Head Start

Stark County Community Action Agency

Phone Number: (330) 454-1676

Fax Number (330) 454-6850

Website: https://www.sccaa.org/wba/content/agency-programs/head-start/

Address: 1366 Market Avenue North, Canton, OH 44714

SPARK (Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids)

Stark County SPARK

Early Childhood Resource Center

Phone Number: 330-491-3272 ext. 50708; 1-877-691-8521

Website: https://www.ecresourcecenter.org/WBA/Content/spark/what-is-spark

Child Care

Early Childhood Resource Center:

Phone Number: 330-491-3272; 1-877-691-8521

Website: https://www.ecresourcecenter.org/

Address: 1718 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44703

Trumbull County Resources

Pregnancy Resource Centers

Bella Women’s Center

Call or Text 24-Hour Helpline: 330-993-0604

Email: info@bellawomenscenter.com

Website: www.bellawomenscenter.com

Address: 1192 North Rd NE, Warren, OH 44483

Maternity Homes (all located outside of our diocese)
Hannah’s Home
Phone Number: 440-209-9615
Address: P.O. Box 1395 Mentor, OH 44061
 
The Highlands (a service of Shelter Care, Inc.)
Phone Number: 330-630-5600
Hotline: 330-784-7200
Address: 32 South Ave., Tallmadge, OH 44278
 
Refuge Host Homes
Phone Number: 330-227-4733
Address: PO Box 67322Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
 
Zelie’s Home
Phone Number: 4408862620
Intake Line: 216-282-8053
Address: P.O. Box 25612, Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Pregnancy and Infancy Needs – Baby Essentials

Cribs for Kids Program: Helping Every Baby Sleep Safer

https://cribsforkids.org/request-a-crib/

Phone Number: 1.888.721.CRIB

Fax Number: 412.322.5686

Trumbull County Combined Health District

Phone Number: 330-675-7889

Address: 176 Chestnut Ave. NE, Warren, OH 44483

Warren Health District

Phone Number: 330-841-2596

Address: 258 E. Market St., Warren, OH 44481

Early Childhood Education

Trumbull Community Action Program: Head Start Program

Contact: Mr. Van D. Nelson

Phone Number: (330) 393- 2507

Fax Number: (330) 393-4197

Website: https://www.tcaphelps.org/menus/head-start.html

Address: 1230 Palmyrna Rd SW Warren, OH 44485

Child Care

Early Childhood Resource Center:

Phone Number: 330-491-3272; 1-877-691-8521

Website: ecresourcecenter.org/

Address: 1718 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44703

Contact the Office of Pro-Life, Marriage and Family Life

Please submit the following form with any questions. We can support you to get Walking With Moms in Need started in your parish.

Every effort is made to ensure that the resources listed on this page are up-to-date and consistent with Catholic Church teaching. Suggestions are welcome as to resources that could be included on this website. Questions or concerns as to the accuracy of the information listed, or the appropriateness of a given resource, are also welcome.

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