Mission
DAKOTA HOPE OFFERS SERVICES THAT EMPOWER WOMEN AND MEN TO MAKE CHOICES ABOUT SEXUAL HEALTH AND PREGNANCY THAT WILL HELP THEM AND THEIR CHILDREN TO HAVE A BRIGHT FUTURE. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PREGNANCY TESTS, ULTRASOUND, AND EVIDENCE-BASED CONSULTATION ABOUT PREGNANCY OPTIONS, ALL FREE OF CHARGE. ALL MEDICAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY SPECIALLY TRAINED REGISTERED NURSES WITH MEDICAL OVERSITE BY LOCAL MEDICAL PROVIDERS. HEALING GROUPS ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A PAST ABORTION OR DOMESTIC ABUSE. THE CLINIC IS A FAITH-BASED NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION THAT WAS STARTED BY AND CONTINUES TO BE GOVERNED BY A LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE STAFF COLLABORATE WITH AND MAKE REFERRALS BACK AND FORTH WITH MANY OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING CHURCHES, SHELTERS, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. ABOUT 30 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TO THE WORK OF DAKOTA HOPE.