Free pregnancy help in Traverse City, MI
If you've just found out you're pregnant, or you're considering an abortion and want to understand your options first, these Traverse City-area centers offer free, private help.
These centers don't provide or refer for abortions. They offer free support to people who are pregnant, whatever you're leaning toward.
Pregnancy centers in and near Traverse City
We're still adding centers in the Traverse City area. In the meantime, see centers near Big Rapids.
Before you decide
- Find out how far along you are. An ultrasound is the most accurate way, and many centers offer one free.
- Learn what each type of abortion involves, so you know what you'd be choosing.
- See the support available if you continue the pregnancy, including money help and adoption.
Nearby cities
Help anyone in Michigan can use
- Michigan WIC: healthy food, nutrition help and breastfeeding support during pregnancy and for children under 5; call 211 to apply
- Michigan Medicaid for pregnant women: full coverage during pregnancy and for 12 months after birth for incomes up to 195% of the poverty level
- Michigan Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP): free home visits from a nurse and social worker during pregnancy and the baby's first year, for families on Medicaid
- Michigan Safe Delivery of Newborns: a parent can safely and anonymously hand over a baby up to 3 days old; 24-hour hotline 1-866-733-7733
Common questions
Is help at a pregnancy center in Traverse City free?
Yes. The centers we list offer their services at no cost, including pregnancy tests and, at many centers, ultrasounds. Ask when you call which services they have.
Do these centers provide abortions?
No. The centers on this page support continuing a pregnancy. They don't provide abortions or refer for them. They're a place to get a pregnancy confirmed, talk through your situation and find practical help.
Will they pressure me?
You should never feel pressured. You're welcome to ask questions, take information home and decide in your own time. If a conversation doesn't feel right, you can end it.
Is it confidential?
Centers keep what you share private, and many don't need an appointment for a first visit. Centers that have licensed medical staff follow medical privacy rules; you can ask how they handle your information.