Who We Are
Lighthouse Pregnancy & Health Services is a Christian-based ministry that advocates the sanctity of human life. We believe in giving factual, practical and complete information on prenatal development, adoption, abortion, and parenting to our clients. Our desire is to help individuals make the most informed decision regarding their pregnancy.
What We Do
Our goal at Lighthouse Pregnancy and Health Services is to provide support and practical assistance for women during and after pregnancy. All services are free of charge and include the following:
Free pregnancy testing
Life affirming limited ultrasounds
Accurate and complete information on pregnancy, parenting, adoption, abstinence, and abortion;
Abstinence education for school classrooms and youth groups
Medical and social service referrals
Post-abortion peer counseling
Pregnancy Loss and Early Infant Death peer counseling
Speakers for churches and civic organizations
Material assistance
Parenting classes
Prenatal and childbirth education
STI Testing & Treatment
Fatherhood Education
Abortion Pill Reversal Referrals
Prenatal Vitamins
Court-Ordered DCFS Parenting Classes
Anger Management & Domestic Violence Counseling
Our Mission
Save the life of a child, Transform an at risk family, Educate the Future.
Our Vision
Lighthouse Pregnancy & Health Services envisions a culture where men and women faced with pregnancy decisions are transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ and empowered to choose life for their unborn children and abundant life for their families.
Our History
In 2002, the teen pregnancy rate in Fayette County was 19.7%. Previously, Fayette County was second per capita to Cook County in teen pregnancies. Many residents felt a need to seek a solution to this problem. God laid this need on the hearts of several people in various churches. The opening of the pregnancy center in 2004 was an answer to the prayers of many residents in our community.
In 2014, LPHS began providing free ultrasounds to aid in our life saving mission.
In 2018, we began offering free STI testing & treatment.
In 2021, we expanded our reach and opened an office in Hillsboro, now offering the same services to families in Montgomery County as well.
In 2022 LPHS launched our Mobile Medical Unit which allows us to provide our medical services on the road.
We are proud to be a part of a growing mission committed to living out the principles that we were taught through the life and instructions of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Our Staff
Our staff is passionate about sharing the love of Christ, seeing lives changed and saving babies from abortion.
Tamela Polanin, LCPC
Executive Director
Tami Washburn
Office Manager
officemanager.lpc@gmail.com
Laura Garmon, RN
Staff Nurse - Hillsboro
staffnurse1.lpc@gmail.com
Heather Nelson
Financial Manager
lphsreception.lpc@gmail.com
Mary Jo Ritter
Asst. Boutique Coordinator
Our Board of Directors
Jennifer Sporleder- Board Chair
Stacey Austin- Secretary
Karen Underwood
Wendy Blythe
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