Marianna Resources for Unplanned Pregnancy (Jackson county)
You might be thinking, “I’m pregnant and I don’t know what to do.” Maybe you’re considering abortion or googling around for “give baby up for adoption jackson county.” Regardless of your circumstances, know that you’re not alone. Experiencing an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy in Marianna might be frightening, but there are many resources out there that you can utilize at this time.
Resource List for Pregnant Women in Marianna (Jackson County)
Chipola Healthy Start Coalition – (850) 526-3002
2944 Penn Ave, Suite J
Chipola Healthy Start provides services and support needed by pregnant women to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. They provide services at no charge to you.
Services Include:
- Pregnancy health education
- Nutrition education
- Childbirth preparation
- New baby care
- Parenting education and support
- Help to quit smoking
- General support and community referrals
Tri-County Community Council, Inc. (850) 306-1134
290 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Tri-County Community Council offers services and programs to eliminate poverty.
Programs/services include:
- Head Start and Early Head Start
- Public transportation assistance
- Low income home energy assistance (LIHEAP)
- Emergency food and shelter
- Project Share assistance with emergency water.
Pregnancy Options Counseling – The Adoption Law Offices of Madonna Finney
(850) 308-1836
No cost, no-obligation pregnancy counseling
Healthy Families North Florida – (850) 482-2001
Healthy Families is a home-visiting program for expectant parents and parents of newborns experiencing stressful life situations.
Salvation Army – (850) 482-1075
- 4439 Clinton St, Marianna, Florida 32446
Offering services to survivors of domestic violence, advocacy, counseling, and emergency shelter.
Online Resources
Parenting and Pregnancy Information
General Pregnancy Information
Birth Control access and Abortion information
CDC Guide to Healthy Pregnancy
Mother to Baby provides evidence-based information to mothers, health care professionals, and the general public about medications and other exposures during pregnancy.
Governmental Resources
Access Florida – SNAP/Food Stamps/Medicaid
Jackson County Health Department – (850) 526-2412
4979 Healthy Way, Marianna, FL 32446
US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health
Food Pantries Nearby
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry – (850) 482-2431
4362 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446
Tuesdays 9 am – 11 am
First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry – (850) 526-2430
2898 Jefferson St, Marianna, FL 32446
Wednesday Mornings
Innovative Charities Food Pantry – (850) 272-1430
1994 FL-71, Marianna, FL 32448
Wednesdays 10 am – Noon
If you are considering private adoption or facing an unplanned pregnancy in Marianna, our team is ready to assist you in understanding all of your options. We won’t tell you what to do or give you a magic answer, but we can guide you through the adoption process and help you understand what a private adoption would look like. There is no cost or obligation. We’re not here to judge you. We are here to help.
If you need to reach us you can call or text us at (850) 308-1836. You can reach out to us 24/7.
If you would like to explore adoption more, here is a link to an electronic version of our adoption information booklet for expectant moms.