Resources for Pregnancy and Related Conditions
This page is a dedicated space for community members who are pregnant or parenting at Providence College. Here, you’ll find resources, support, and a caring community ready to walk alongside you. We are here to uplift, support, and ensure that you can thrive both personally and academically.
While we have provided contact information for several on-campus and off-campus resources, we recommend community members seek support where they are comfortable. In addition to the support and resources offered through campus partners, community members may also receive referrals to other on-campus and off-campus resources as appropriate.
On Campus Student Resources
Office of the Chaplain (for Students, Faculty, Staff)
St. Dominic Chapel
Office: 401.865.2216
Providence College Office of the Chaplain
Student Health Center (for Students)
Lower Davis Hall
Office: 401.865.2422
Security/EMTs: 401.865.2391 (Available 24/7)
Providence College Student Health Center
Personal Counseling Center (for Students)
Lower Bedford Hall
Office: 401.865.2343 (Available 24/7)
Providence College Personal Counseling Center
On Campus Employee Resources
Office of the Chaplain (for Students, Faculty, Staff)
St. Dominic Chapel
Office: 401.865.2216
Providence College Office of the Chaplain
Faculty Ombudsman (for Faculty)
Ms. Marguerite Dorn
mdorn@providence.edu
Office Phone: 401.865.1884
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Lucet:
Employees may also disclose and/or receive confidential counseling support from the Lucet Employee Assistance Program (login code: providencecollege).
Visit: https://eap.lucethealth.com
Lactation Accommodation
Spaces at Providence College
Providence College offers designated spaces on campus to support nursing parents. Each room provides a private, comfortable environment.
Ryan School of Business – Room 258 (“Wellness Room”)
Includes chairs, a sink, and a refrigerator. Access must be set up through Human Resources—please contact HR before your first use. Once access is granted, you can use your PC ID card for entry. After entering, lock the door using the bolt inside to ensure privacy. Note: There is no external indicator showing the room is in use.
Science Building – Room 209 (“Personal Use Room”)
Includes chairs and a sink. The room locks from the inside and has an external indicator showing when it is “Occupied” or “Vacant.” No reservation is required.
Mondor Center for Nursing and Health Sciences – Room 200
Includes a chair and a sink. The room locks from the inside and has an external indicator showing when it is “Occupied” or “Vacant.” No reservation is required.
For More Resources
Pregnancy, Parenting & Family Resources: Rhode Island
Bethany Christian Services (Cumberland)
Free, confidential options counseling, adoption planning, pregnancy counseling
401-467-1395
bethany.org/lincoln
bethany.org/get-help/pregnancy
Harmony Women’s Care Center (Providence)
Free STI counseling, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds
Call: 401-941-4357
Text: 401-680-0111
harmonycareri.org
Little Flower Home (RI & MA)
Free, temporary housing for women and children; guidance on social services
401-625-5929
littleflowerhome.org
Mother of Life Center (Providence)
Free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, prenatal care info, parenting classes, baby items
24/7 Hotline: 401-421-0820
motheroflife.org
Women & Infants Hospital (Providence)
Prenatal care and support for sexual violence victims
womenandinfants.org/services/pregnancy
Massachusetts Resources
Attleboro Women’s Health Center
Free options counseling, pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STI testing
508-455-0172
awhc.net
Pregnancy Help Boston (Boston, Brockton, Natick)
Free pregnancy testing, obstetrical ultrasound, options counseling, ongoing support
pregnancyhelpboston.org
Friends of the Unborn (Quincy)
Free maternity home up to 18 months, in-house staff, counseling, life skills classes
617-786-7903
friendsoftheunborn.org
Nationwide Resources
Pregnant On Campus Initiative
pregnantoncampus.studentsforlife.org
Post-Abortive Support
Rachel’s Vineyard – 401-278-2518
rachelsvineyard.org
Project Rachel (24/7) – 888-456-4673
hopeafterabortion.com
Diocese of Providence –
dioceseofprovidence.org/support-after-an-abortion
Local Hospitals and Clinics
Rhode Island
Miriam Hospital (24/7 ER)
164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI 02906
401-793-2500
Rhode Island Hospital (24/7 ER)
593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-444-4000
Women & Infants Hospital (24/7)
101 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905
401-274-1100
SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) nurses available
Health Centers & Clinics
AIDS Care Ocean State
18 Parkis Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
401-781-0665
Open Door Health
7 Central Street, Providence, RI 02907
401-648-4700
Providence Community Health Center
375 Allens Avenue, Providence, RI 02905
401-444-0400
Providence Health Center
175 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903
401-421-9620
Sidney Borum Health Center (Boston)
142 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
617-457-8140
Pregnancy Support Advocates
Tiffany Gaffney
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs | Associate Dean of Students
401.865.2191
tgaffne1@providence.edu
Kevin Hillery
Associate Director of Residence Life
401.865.1955
khillery@providence.edu
Dr. Mary Harmon
Associate Professor of Psychology
401.865.2612
mharmon@providence.edu
