Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre

Bringing hope to Cochrane
& the Bow Valley for more than 30 years

For more than three decades, Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre has been a source of education, practical resources, and compassionate support for women, men, and families navigating unexpected pregnancy and other challenging circumstances. We consider it an honour to have earned the trust of clients in Cochrane and throughout the Bow Valley.

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our approach

Care shaped by each person’s individual needs

Everyone who comes to us has their own story, circumstances, and needs. That’s why our Client Advocates start by listening and learning what matters to each person before connecting them with the right information, resources, programs, or referrals. 

Whether someone is facing an unexpected pregnancy, parenting or relationship difficulties, pregnancy loss, an abortion experience, or another difficult situation, our services are free and confidential. 

Using a counseling-based approach, we give clients the space to talk about their feelings and concerns, and we offer factual, evidence-based information, so they can make a fully informed decision free from external influence.

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Our faith shapes how we serve

Guided By Love & Compassion

 

Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre is a Christian non-profit, non-political, charitable organization committed to serving others with love, grace, and compassion.

We believe in the dignity and worth of every person and seek to demonstrate that belief through the way we care for individuals and families and contribute to our communities.

While our faith informs our approach, receiving support is never conditional upon it, and clients are never required to engage in Christian content or discussion. Our services are accessible to individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs, and everyone is encouraged to draw upon their own beliefs to support their learning and decisions.

We consider it a privilege to walk alongside our clients during important and sometimes difficult moments in their lives and remind them they don’t have to face those moments alone.

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our vision

Hope & healing for generations to come

We envision the Bow Valley corridor as a community that honours every life and brings restoration and healing to the lives of individuals, their children, and families for generations.

 
 

our mission

Empowering individuals & families

Our mission is to share the love and hope that Jesus Christ offers to those affected by an unexpected pregnancy: through peer support, education and resources, with kindness and compassion, while honouring every life. We live out this mission by:

  • Offering peer support and resources

  • Serving with kindness and compassion, while honouring every life

  • Presenting clients with information about all options

  • Providing support through the decision-making process and beyond

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Our Charitable Purpose

Making accurate information & compassionate support accessible

Our charitable purpose is to promote health, education, and support by giving individuals facing unexpected pregnancy and other related challenges access to factual, medically accurate educational information and the assistance they need.

As a registered Canadian charity, we’re committed to operating responsibly and ensuring our resources are used to further this purpose throughout Cochrane and the Bow Valley.

 

our people

Meet the team that brings our mission to life

Our staff, Board of Directors, Client Advocates, Male Mentors, and volunteers each play an important role in creating a welcoming experience for our clients and strengthening our impact throughout the community. Get to know the people who make Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre what it is today.

  • Justin Lalonde

    Executive Director

  • Kari Calderwood

    Client Facilitator

  • Rebecca Watts

    Office Administrator

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Rooted in Our Community

Made possible by people who care

For more than 30 years, our community-based pregnancy support centre has been a safe haven for women and families during times of uncertainty and change. 

Over the years, our programs and resources have evolved with the needs of our clients, but the heart of what we do has remained the same: listen without judgement, care for clients with compassion, provide practical assistance, and foster hope. 

This is only possible because of the people who uplift the Centre. Our staff and volunteers work alongside donors, churches, businesses, and community partners to keep our services free and accessible to all.

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  • "They are so friendly and very respectful. I felt very welcome and comfortable.  I would recommend the Centre to a friend, and I wouldn't change a thing. They were so helpful and understanding."

    expectant mother

  • "I learned so much as I approached my first birth, and that knowledge made a huge difference in my decision-making. It allowed me to feel informed, understand what was happening to my body and my baby, and truly participate in my care. I also felt incredibly supported during some of the most turbulent and painful moments of my life. I was in a very vulnerable place, and having that support made such a meaningful difference. My Client Advocate was amazing and truly a blessing."

    new mother

  • "I am so grateful to have had my Client Advocate in my life and to have received her support throughout the past two years at the Pregnancy Care Centre in Cochrane. Her endless support, encouragement, and guidance have shown me that things really do work out, even during difficult times. I am forever grateful for everything she has done for me and for always being there when I needed her."

    parent

  • "With the guidance and support of my Client Advocate, I have been helped and encouraged to build healthier relationships—not only with my family, but also with my husband. This is something we have struggled for a long time to build, and my advocate’s support has made such a meaningful difference in our lives."

    parent

  • "It was very helpful educationally, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and materially. It helped give me stability and a sense of sanity in turbulent waters, something I needed to manage my pregnancy and mental health. I felt less alone because of my client advocate’s support."

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There’s a Place for You Here

Let's figure this out together

Whether you’re looking for support during a challenging time or a meaningful way to help others in the Bow Valley, we’d love to connect. 

Reach out to learn more about our free, confidential services or discover how you can get involved with Cochrane Pregnancy Centre.

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