It’s Community Health Improvement Week! This means celebrating organizations working in partnership to improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities.
At Clearway, we’re blessed to work alongside many amazing local organizations investing in the wellbeing of our communities. We exist to walk alongside anyone facing an unplanned pregnancy, empowering them with information and support.
Who is Clearway Clinic?
We are a faith-based nonprofit pregnancy medical clinic.
- Our values, centered in the Christian faith, set the foundation for the services we provide and the safe, nonjudgmental environment we intentionally cultivate.
- As a registered 501c3 nonprofit, our funding comes from private donations from community members who want to support people facing unplanned pregnancies. We do not charge for any of our services, making them free and accessible to all.
- We are a DPH-licensed medical clinic offering free healthcare services for pregnancy confirmation. These include pregnancy testing, STI testing, and focused obstetric ultrasound. Our medical team includes registered nurses trained in focused ultrasound and licensed doctors who read and review every scan. Together, these services provide you with essential health information as you make decisions about your pregnancy, whether you are considering abortion or beginning your prenatal care journey.
We exist to walk alongside women and couples facing unplanned pregnancies, empowering you with information and support. Alongside our medical services, we also provide decision-making support, resource referrals, prenatal health education classes, some material aid, and after-abortion grief support.
You will not be judged, no matter what you feel, think, or decide. Pregnancy is hard enough, never mind when you don’t feel ready! We’re here to walk with you and make sure you don’t have to face this alone.
What Are Clearway’s Free Services?
Great question! We have many services, all of which are entirely free and confidential. These include:
- Pregnancy Testing (Proof of pregnancy for your continuum of care)
- STI Testing (Chlamydia and Gonorrhea only)
- Ultrasound (To confirm viable intrauterine pregnancy and verify gestational age)
- Prenatal Health Education (Monthly classes in Labor & Delivery and Newborn Care)
- Pregnancy Loss Grief Support (Monthly support group)
- After-Abortion Grief Support (Monthly support group and healing programs)
We also offer individualized support identifying and accessing community resources to empower you during this pregnancy and beyond. We’re all about you having an abundant life! We are a first step, one free resource in the community to walk with you on that journey.
Who Are Clearway’s Services For?
Let’s go through some of the most common reasons clients come to see us:
“I Need to Confirm My Pregnancy.”
You may have already taken a pregnancy test—maybe it was clearly positive, clearly negative, or somewhere in between with a faint line. Maybe you even took two, three, or more tests just to be sure.
Your next question–when did I get pregnant? You check your period tracker app. Okay, so maybe I’m about five weeks. But that period was super light. What if it was before that??
While pregnancy tests are easily accessible at local pharmacies and stores, they don’t tell you everything you need to know. Pregnancy tests look for the hCG hormone in your system. The presence of hCG indicates pregnancy and can be detected in the urine.
What don’t pregnancy tests tell you? First, they don’t tell you when you got pregnant. Secondly, they don’t tell you if the pregnancy is viable and inside the uterus. This information is essential, especially if you’re considering abortion.
Early in pregnancy, obstetric ultrasounds are used to determine the gestational age of the pregnancy and to determine if there is a viable, intrauterine pregnancy. Many women come to Clearway Clinic to confirm their pregnancy and receive this essential health information free of charge.
“I Have to Make a Pregnancy Decision, but I Don’t Know What to Do.”
Unplanned pregnancy happens at all different stages of life to all kinds of people. You might think, I’m the only one who’s gotten pregnant at such-and-such phase of life. We promise you, you’re not! Whether you’re 16, 26, or 46, you’re not the only one. If you’re struggling to know what to do about this pregnancy, we’re here to support you.
As you make this decision, it’s important to understand two things:
- This is your decision.
- You are not alone.
These two statements might sound opposed to one another, so let’s break it down.
If you’re considering abortion, adoption, or parenting, the decision is legally yours. No one can force you to do anything. If you’re feeling coerced by people in your life or circumstances, try to be honest with yourself about that. What do YOU want? What support do you need?
However, though this is your decision, you’re not alone. You should be supported in every possible way so that you can make your best decision. Sometimes, that means having a safe space to process with someone who’s there just to listen.
Our patient advocates will sit with you, listen, and provide resources to help you process your decision. Whatever you decide, we won’t judge you. Many women choose Clearway not just for free medical services, but also to receive nonjudgmental support during a challenging time.
Since we don’t charge for our services, we don’t profit from any decision you make. Although we don’t provide abortions, we do provide after-abortion support if you choose abortion and struggle with emotional pain later. If you choose to continue your pregnancy and need ongoing support, reach out and we will connect you to resources in the community.
“I’m Pregnant, and I Need Resources and Support.”
As mentioned above, many women come to us seeking resources. While we don’t provide resources directly, our partners and networks in the Worcester and Springfield areas often do. If you share your most pressing needs with your advocate, they’ll refer to our resource list and do their best to connect you with organizations that can help.
Nutrition support, housing, support groups for single moms, material supplies, job networks, and local church communities are just a few examples of great resources available locally. It takes a village! If you would benefit from some additional support, don’t hesitate to reach out. You are so valuable–you’re worth it!
“I Had an Abortion, and I’m Really Struggling Emotionally.”
We also provide emotional healing support after abortion.
Everyone has a different experience with abortion, but 63% of women and 83% of men reported that they would have benefited from talking to someone after their abortion(s).
After abortion, grief and relief can coexist. Conflicting emotions can shift and evolve as time passes. You might simultaneously feel relieved that you had access to abortion and still wonder what could have been.
You might not think about your abortion 99% of the time, but memories return according to certain triggers (such as dates, seeing small children, or public discourse on abortion).
Whatever the case, if you need a safe space to talk about it, we’re here for you. Our trained staff will provide nonjudgmental and loving support. We offer drop-in support groups as well as short-term healing programs for men and women. Reach out to clearpast@clearwayclinic.com for information about after-abortion healing support.
Be Brave! Facing Your Unplanned Pregnancy
Getting support is brave!
It might not feel like it right now, but you are not alone in this. Sometimes we convince ourselves we have to handle everything on our own, but that’s simply not the case. You deserve love and support, and we’re here to offer a piece of that in your journey.
So if you’re facing an unplanned pregnancy, schedule an appointment today. If you’re struggling with a past abortion decision, reach out about our upcoming summer programs. You’re not alone.
