L.A.P.

Life After . . .

       . . . Pregnancy

                . . . Parenting

                        . . . Placement (Adoption)

If you or someone you care about is pregnant at Marquette, you may be feeling lonely, afraid, or confused.  It may seem as if there is no one to talk to about all the decisions you will need to make and your choices for the future.  You may not be aware of what resources are available to you.

Marquette L.A.P. provides an opportunity for you to meet with caring individuals who will help you answer some of the many questions you may have about your future.

You may be asking . . . .

•   What am I going to do?
•   Will I be able to stay in school?
•   How will I tell my parents?
•   What will my friends and family say?
•   What help is available to me at the university, in the community?
•   With whom can I talk to about what is happening?
•   What choices do I have?
•   What about myself?
•   What does this mean for my future?
•   What can I do on campus?
•   What is my relationship with the father of the baby?
•   How will my relationships with others change?
•   Where can I go for support?
•   What about my baby?
•   What is my responsibility to my baby?
•   What needs to we both have?
•   How can I give my baby a chance to grow in the best situation?

Marquette L.A.P. Offers:

•   Free counseling
•   Networking with others
•   Information about community social welfare resources
•   Information about university housing
•   Opportunities for social interaction
•   Referrals to other resources
•   Transportation for medical care and childbirth classes
•   Mentoring from experienced mothers

Marquette L.A.P. is supported by University Ministry as an effort to provide for the needs of all members of the Marquette community. L.A.P. has been formed to respond directly to the needs of men and women dealing with the issued of pregnancy, placement (adoption), and parenting. L.A.P.'s goal is to recognize and support the challenges these issues present. University Ministry is providing resources and people to help make L.A.P. possible.

University L.A.P. Contacts:

University Ministry
288-6873
AMU 236

Dr. Susan Mountin
288-3693

Fr. William Kurz, S.J.
288-5000

Resource List:

MU Health Services
288-7184
Schroeder Complex

MU Counseling Center
288-7172
Holthusen Hall

Catholic Charities
771-2881
2021 N. 60th Street, Milwaukee

Lutheran Social Services
325-3222
647 W. Virginia Street, Milwaukee

Birthright
672-5433
3320 S. 16th Street, Milwaukee

St. Joseph’s Hospital
447-2100
Center for Women and Infants
Childbirth Classes
5000 W. Chambers, Milwaukee

St. Mary’s Hospital
291-1860
Women’s and Children’s Center
2323 N. Lake Dr., Milwaukee

Bethany Christian Services
262-547-6557
2312 N. Grandview Blvd.
Suite 210, Waukesha

Milwaukee Healthy Start
447-2510
St. Joseph’s Professional Building

HOPE Network for Single Mothers
262-251-7333
P.O. Box 531, Menomonee Falls