New Beginnings Womens Center

Std/sti: new beginnings womens center provides young women of our community with no-cost sexually transmitted disease testing, one-on-one education, treatment and any needed referral or follow-up. In 2024, 83 clients received free testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other stds. Several young women received free treatment with follow-up education and counseling, all provided by registered nurses. The nb nurses provide each woman with truthful information and assist them in making healthy choices for their future sexual health.

Education and mentoring: new beginnings womens center provides young women and their families with accurate information and tools to become successful parents through the earn while you learn and bright course mentoring programs. Dozens of women and their families have been connected with a one-on-one mentor who meets with them weekly for classes and for building relationships. New beginnings earn while you learn and bright course programs strive to prepare young families to become strong and successful parents. An individualized education plan is made for each family according to their needs. As an incentive to class attendance, the clients earn baby bucks to spend in the center boutique for items such as a crib, stroller, diapers, formula, or clothing. Through this program nbwc continues to provide clients with greater ability, self-confidence and independence with their parenting skills. We believe building stronger families results in a healthier community.