Free Pregnancy and Family Support

Becoming a parent is a wonderful journey.

Are you a new parent or expecting a baby? Anticipating parenthood can lead to a mix of emotions: excitement and joy about the arrival of your baby, a sense of wonder about the life-changing journey ahead, but also anxiety about the responsibilities and expenses that come with raising children.

Our goal at Birthline is to provide life-affirming support and resources to women and families from conception to kindergarten so that every woman who chooses to give birth feels supported in her decision.  

Call us to make an appointment! (858) 270-2491

What We Do

Confidential Peer-to-Peer Counseling
It’s natural to have worries and apprehensions about being pregnant or parenting but you don’t have to go through it alone. Make an appointment to speak with one of our trained Client Managers.


County-Wide Referrals
Our Client Managers can help you connect with services in your community for yourself and your family. This includes help with issues like pre & post-natal care, education, job training, domestic violence, mental health, immigration, housing, childcare and more.


Material Resources
We operate a free boutique with gently-used clothing and other baby resources including diapers, formula, maternity clothing, feminine hygiene products, developmental books and toys, and more.

Eligibility

In order to receive services from Birthline, clients:

  1. Must live in San Diego County.

  2. Must be women of low income with children from pregnancy to six years of age.

  3. Must be mothers/legal guardians with custody of their children, or working on reunification through CPS. 

  4. Must receive services through their assigned Client Manager. If a client refuses to see their assigned Client Manager, they will not be eligible for continued services from Birthline.

  5. Clients are required to advance in the Step Forward Program by meeting goals as set by their Client Managers.

Appointments

Call our office to make an in-person appointment with a Birthline Client Manager: (858) 270-2491


Appointments are IN PERSON and available:
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM


The office is closed from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch.

Resources for Immediate Assistance

1-800-712-HELP = Pregnancy 24-hour hotline/OptionLine

1-877-558-0333 = Abortion Pill Reversal/Morning After Pill Reversal 24-hour Hotline

1-800-532-3749 = Pregnancy Risk Information Line (Questions on drug/chemical exposure during pregnancy)

1-800-675-2229 = Perinatal Care Network (Direct referral for MediCal insurance, referral for medical care)

Pregnant and not sure what to do? Call, text or chat on the 24/7 Option Line!
800-712-HELP (4357)
Birthline Contact Form