Who We Are

Lighthouse Pregnancy & Health Services is a Christian-based ministry that advocates the sanctity of human life. We believe in giving factual, practical and complete information on prenatal development, adoption, abortion, and parenting to our clients. Our desire is to help individuals make the most informed decision regarding their pregnancy. 

What We Do

Our goal at Lighthouse Pregnancy and Health Services is to provide support and practical assistance for women during and after pregnancy. All services are free of charge and include the following:

  • Free pregnancy testing

  • Life affirming limited ultrasounds

  • Accurate and complete information on pregnancy, parenting, adoption, abstinence, and abortion;

  • Abstinence education for school classrooms and youth groups

  • Medical and social service referrals

  • Post-abortion peer counseling

  • Pregnancy Loss and Early Infant Death peer counseling

  • Speakers for churches and civic organizations

  • Material assistance

  • Parenting classes

  • Prenatal and childbirth education

  • STI Testing & Treatment

  • Fatherhood Education

  • Abortion Pill Reversal Referrals

  • Prenatal Vitamins

  • Court-Ordered DCFS Parenting Classes

  • Anger Management & Domestic Violence Counseling

Our Mission

Save the life of a child, Transform an at risk family, Educate the Future.

Our Vision

Lighthouse Pregnancy & Health Services envisions a culture where men and women faced with pregnancy decisions are transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered to choose life for their unborn children and abundant life for their families.

Our History

In 2002, the teen pregnancy rate in Fayette County was 19.7%. Previously, Fayette County was second per capita to Cook County in teen pregnancies.  Many residents felt a need to seek a solution to this problem.  God laid this need on the hearts of several people in various churches. The opening of the pregnancy center in 2004 was an answer to the prayers of many residents in our community.

In 2014, LPHS began providing free ultrasounds to aid in our life saving mission.

In 2018, we began offering free STI testing & treatment.

In 2021, we expanded our reach and opened an office in Hillsboro, now offering the same services to families in Montgomery County as well.

In 2022 LPHS launched our Mobile Medical Unit which allows us to provide our medical services on the road.

We are proud to be a part of a growing mission committed to living out the principles that we were taught through the life and instructions of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Our Staff

Our staff is passionate about sharing the love of Christ, seeing lives changed and saving babies from abortion.

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Tamela Polanin, LCPC

Executive Director

tamelap.lpc@gmail.com

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Tami Washburn

Office Manager

officemanager.lpc@gmail.com

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Laura Garmon, RN

Staff Nurse - Hillsboro

staffnurse1.lpc@gmail.com

Heather Nelson

Financial Manager

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Mary Jo Ritter

Asst. Boutique Coordinator

Our Board of Directors

  • Jennifer Sporleder- Board Chair

  • Kelsey Brands - Vice Board Chair

  • Stacey Austin- Secretary

  • Larry Daniel

  • Karen Underwood

  • Wendy Blythe


 

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VANDALIA LOCATION

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HILLSBORO LOCATION