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13 DENVER CATHOLIC | OCTOBER 24-NOVEMBER 13, 2015 HEALTHCARE & HOME HEALTHCARE Divine Mercy Supportive Care Catholic Hospice 303-357-2540 markskender@dmsci.org DMSCi.org Divine Mercy Supportive Care is Denver's only Catholic Hospice and Care Management Organization leading the movement to honor natural death with dignity and spearheading the war against "Physician Assisted Suicide". Continuing a tradition of care established more than 2,000 years ago, Divine Mercy Supportive Care abides by the teachings of the Catholic Church in caring for individuals and their families as they face life-limiting illnesses. Whether the need is for medical services, guidance on ethical decisions and faith or simply finding an open door where others were closed, Divine Mercy is here to help. Dominican Home Health Agency 303-322-1413 2501 Gaylord Street Denver 80205 www.DominicanHHA.org Since 1923, the mission of Dominican Home Health Agency, Inc. has been to provide quality nursing care and related services to the sick in their homes. We give priority to the poor, foster the integrity of family life and assist the elderly and chronically ill to stay at home. We provide these services without regard to the origin, creed or other status of the individual. We will protect the life of all people. • In-Home Nursing Care • Wellness Clinics • Durable Medical Equipment At no cost to the patient. NATURAL FERTILITY EDUCATORS Couple to Couple League 303-960-9745 coloradohamills@gmail.com www.ccli.org The Couple to Couple League helps couples learn a beautiful way to live out the Church's teaching on sexuality that is safe, healthy, holy and effective! In addition to our extensive schedule of in-person classes around the Archdiocese, we now offer a new Self- Paced Online Class. Please visit our website for more information. PHYSICIANS Bella Natural Women's Care 303-789-4968 180 E. Hampden Ave., Ste. 100 Englewood, CO 80123 www.BellaNWC.org Bella Natural Women's Care is a comprehensive Women's Medical Practice specializing in obstetrics, gynecology, infertility and contributing health issues. Bella provides care for the reproductive lifespan of a woman – • adolescent care • natural family planning • fertility and infertility • full obstetrical care • well woman care • problem gynecological care • menopause Our mission is to embrace the dignity of women by promoting healing and wellness through a natural and scientific approach with sincere compassion for life in adherence to the teachings of the Catholic Church. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) under the group ruling of the USCCB for the Archdiocese of Denver, and an apostolate of the Christian Life Movement. We accept many insurance plans, health co-ops and Medicaid and have a charitable program for those who qualify for financial assistance. PREGNANCY, WOMEN'S CARE, AND FAMILY SUPPORT Alternatives Pregnancy Center Six Offices & Mobile Testing Clinic Serving the Denver-Metro Area 24-Hour Helpline: 303-295-2288 www.YouHaveAlternatives.org Alternatives Pregnancy Center exists to care for Denver- area women and men in pregnancy-related crises and offer them a meaningful alternative to abortion. Following the example of Christian love, we seek to meet emotional, physical and spiritual needs, enabling and encouraging women and men to choose life every day. Alternatives seeks to educate young people about sexual abstinence before marriage and to help women find healing through our post-abortion counseling services. All services are offered free of charge including: pregnancy tests and consultation, ultrasound services, life skills and success development education for youth, counseling after abortion services for women, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, limited material assistance and community referrals. Call our 24-Hour Helpline: 303.295.2288 or go to YouHaveAlternatives.org. _____________________________________________________________ To raise awareness of pro-life ministries, organizations and businesses in the archdiocese, the Denver Catholic publishes this list of resources whose work and core values respect the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. Gabriel Houses of the Archdiocese of Denver 303-377-1577 www.gabrielhousedenver.org • All Saints-Denver, 2559 S. Federal Blvd • Aurora, 720-450-7606, 3101 E. Mississippi Ave. • Boulder-Sacred Heart of Mary, 303-449-0122, 6739 S. Boulder Rd. • Centro San Juan Diego-Denver, 720- 450-0788, 2830 Lawrence St. • Denver, 303-377-1577, 1341 Oneida St. • Fort Collins, 970-581-8803, 101 N. Howes St. •Jefferson County-Lakewood, 720-459- 8783, 1980 Nelson St.• St. Francis de Sales-Denver, 720-450-7529, 301 S. Grant Gabriel House is a ministry of Catholic Charities that reaches out to women and children in need. Women are provided emotional, spiritual and material support. The Gabriel House supplies diapers, toiletries, clothes and food for children, newborn to age 3. Lighthouse Women's Center 303-320-8352 3894 Olive St., Denver, CO 80207 www.lighthousedenver.org Lighthouse is located in NE Denver across the street from the second largest Planned Parenthood in the United States. Lighthouse services include pregnancy testing, counseling, ultrasound imaging and an extensive referral network. Catholic teaching regarding human sexuality, reproductive health and medical referrals is upheld. Donations may be made by designated giving through Catholic Charities ccdenver.org/donate. The 2016 Beacon of Hope Gala for all Women's Services will be held January 30 at Wings Over the Rockies. Real Choices 303-494-3282 www.realchoicesboulder.org • Lafayette, 303-665-2341, 1285 Centaur Village Dr. • Boulder, 303-4943282, 1575 Folsom St, Unit 102 • CU Campus-Boulder, 303-492-8778, 1669 Euclid Ave., UMC 441 Real Choices has united with Lighthouse Women's Center of Catholic Charities. Real Choices offers free services and education enabling clients to make real choices concerning pregnancy, sexual health and healing from past choices in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Life Choices www.lifechoices.org 303-450-6363 Multiple locations Life Choices helps women and men who are facing unplanned pregnancies, offers healing from after-abortion stress, and educates about sexual life choices. The pregnancy care center also offers limited obstetrical ultrasound, and Chlamydia and Gonorrhea testing (call for more information on centers offering testing). The Julia Greeley Home Mailing address: 3613 Wyandot St. Denver, CO 80211 juliagreeleyhome.org juliagreeleyweb@gmail.com 720. 460.0860 The Julia Greeley Home gives formerly homeless women the opportunity to develop life and job skills and receive spiritual support in a peaceful, family-style home. Many good women fall into homelessness due to financial collapse, illness, family ruptures and emotional burdens. Shelters for the woman alone are few; on the street she faces special risks from sexual predators, violent crime and sex trafficking. Unlike shelters, Julia's has no departure deadline, but our goal is to lift a woman's dignity and restore self sufficiency as soon as possible. Julia's is open to all faiths, but Catholic Christian values anchor our mission. We take no government money and rely on your generosity for support. Mary's Maternity of Motherhood Home 303-421-6092 7151 W. 52nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80002 1998mmom@gmail.com Providing homes that are inns of prayer, peace and charity. Our mission is loving availability in two individual, established homes – one for mothers and their pre-born and born children, and one for single homeless women. This includes providing for their needs for shelter, food, clothing, life-skills training, counseling, educational opportunities and spiritual direction in a Catholic Christian environment, regardless of age, race or religious affiliation, thus preparing these women to be responsible, God-loving members of society. Shannon's Hope Intake, or to volunteer or schedule a tour: Contact Leslie: 303-480-5433 (office) or 303.912.1111 (direct) info@shannonshope.org www.shannonshope.org Shannon's Hope has provided pregnancy services and supports to women and children for 34 years in a beautiful and welcoming residential family Safe House setting, located in Central Arvada. Many come to us homeless and have suffered the excruciating damage of addictions, abuse and loss. We accept women where they are, help them identify short and long-term goals, create an individual 4-step program with classes, mentor a healthy life-style to gain esteem, self sufficiency and a hope for the future, with and through the love of Christ at the center. RESPECT LIFE RESOURCES RESPECT LIFE RESOURCES RESPECT LIFE RESOURCES PREGNANCY, WOMEN'S CARE AND FAMILY SUPPORT, cont'd PREGNANCY, WOMEN'S CARE AND FAMILY SUPPORT, cont'd same

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