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Claris Health

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Causes: Children & Youth, Community Health Systems, Counseling, Family Services for Adolescent Parents, Health, Mental Health, Youth Development Programs

Mission: The organization provides pregnancy-related medical and support services to women and their families. The mission of the organization is to empower individuals to make informed pregnancy and sexual health choices.

Community Stories

25 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

Chandrarenay Client Served

Rating: 5

07/10/2018

Claris is the most amazing program that I have ever been a part of. They helped me through one of the most difficult times of my life. The staff becomes your family! I don't know where I would be without Claris!

Previous Stories

Client Served

Rating: 5

01/23/2017

The absolute best program you will ever experience! The staff is amazing and they become a part of your family!

Review from Guidestar

reavan.esters Client Served

Rating: 5

02/03/2017

Claris Pregnancy Health Clinic has been amazing to me and my family. From the very beginning I was blown away by how warm and friendly the staff is. We've been clients of Claris for almost three years now and have grown to love everyone. The support is overwhelming; it's truly unbelievable! From the fun and educational classes to the one on one parenting sessions, I seriously can't get over how wonderful this nonprofit organization is. I love spreading the word about Claris because they care and want to help people out. Pregnancy can bring about so many different emotions... The staff at Claris Health are more than happy to help and are well equipped to help guide you through and make the journey much smoother and easier to navigate. In the last few years, my husband and I have faced many adversities, but I can confidently say that almost each time were dealt an unfortunate hand, we were able to lean on someone from Claris for support and so much more. Thank you, to everyone who has made that possible.

-ReaVan Esters

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HireHelp General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

02/01/2017

I absolutely love Claris Health. The parenting classes have proven to be beneficial for both myself and my children. Now that I am a part of the program, I have no idea what I would do without them!

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GoingPali Volunteer

Rating: 5

01/31/2017

I have been working with Claris Health for over two years. I am consistently blown away by their level of care and compassion for women and families. From the top down, Claris Health never stops loving families facing unintended pregnancies. I'm proud to be part of this organization.

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Only1casey Client Served

Rating: 5

01/27/2017

Niki and the team at Claris Health are amazing. The parenting and emotional support they provide has proven invaluable. I am not alone! The added benefit of diapers and "shop" have also become something we can count on. Not having to worry about these essentials alleviates some of the stress and allows us to focus on what really matters...each other!

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Kiky Client Served

Rating: 5

01/25/2017

Claris health and especially their staff gave tremendous support to our family. We will always thank them for their generosity.

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Ship123 Client Served

Rating: 5

01/25/2017

I am beyond grateful for Claris Health. The parenting classes and the one-on-one meetings have been so helpful to me and my family. Any time I'm having a difficult parenting issue, I'm able to contact Niki at Claris and she is more than willing to have a meeting with me to help me tackle that problem. I have attended a number of the classes as well and have learned so many helpful tips for parenting. The diaper & wipes program has been a blessing to our family. My husband is currently out of work, so being able to get a free pack of diapers and wipes when we most need it, is incredibly helpful. There need to be more organizations like this. Claris is an amazing resource for women and families.

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Lukefam Volunteer

Rating: 5

01/24/2017

I was introduced to Claris Health when I was 7 months pregnant, and I tell you, it was like heaven sent. As a first time mother, a student and being unemployed, Claris Health provided priceless parenting tips, education and one-on-one sessions, as well as baby essentials like diapers, baby wipes, a crib, clothes, etc. THANK YOU!
What Claris Health does for new mothers, fathers, and parents-to-be have inspired me to give back and support the cause of this amazing nonprofit organization. I am now a happy and proud volunteer at Claris Health.

I highly recommend Claris Health to anyone who is looking for a support team throughout pregnancy and through the enjoyable and some less enjoyable stages you and your baby will face together :D

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acrawford Client Served

Rating: 5

01/24/2017

Claris Health is by far the best program I have ever been apart of. My first couple months living in Los Angeles and attending UCLA, I found out, I was pregnant with my first child. I felt scared because I was away from all my family and friends who could support me with the pregnancy, they all live in Sacramento CA. But when my husband discovered this program at a school event, life was a little less frustrating. The people at Claris Health are literally all positive and always have a welcoming smile on their face when in their presence. I received multiple gifts from Claris Health that helped me financially with my new born, now one year old. We are entirely grateful for the love they have shown and continue to show for me and my little family. I one day hope to give a generous donation to Claris Health to support the awesome things they do for families all over Los Angeles. Thank you Claris Health for being apart of my family.

Love,
Alicia and Darnell Crawford

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Rctokarski Client Served

Rating: 5

01/24/2017

They truely invest in families in a city where the focus is many times on the individual, and families are viewed as burdens. Claris is the whole package they really care for their clients and make you feel like family!

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Analenahope Client Served

Rating: 5

01/23/2017

Claris has been one of the biggest gems I've found as a new mom. They have blessed us with gifts, information, and support, and my family is so grateful! I recommend Claris to all the parents that I meet. Keep up the important work!

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DjenabaG Client Served

Rating: 5

01/23/2017

They really helped a lot when I was pregnant and getting ready for my baby by providing resources I needed. They're apart of my support system. The classes really help out a lot.

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Natx Client Served

Rating: 5

01/23/2017

Amazing support for pregnant and new moms! Claris health is always there for anything you need, from questions about being a first time mom to preparing for the arrival of your child.

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Reychel V. Client Served

Rating: 5

01/23/2017

Through Claris Health I found out I was pregnant and I was able to provide my newborn with diapers, wipes,clothes, bottles, blankets,ect. I was 19 and scared but due to their parenting classes and their donations I am confident and have no excuse to not be a great first time mother.

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MPatrick310 Client Served

Rating: 5

01/23/2017

Has been an absolute God send for my family. Niki and Roslyn treat each person like family. One of the many resources are One on One's where a woman can come and talk about what's going on in her life. Definitely would recommend this clinic and their many resources to a woman in need

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Iemg.dayanara Client Served

Rating: 5

01/23/2017

I love this organization. They are very helpful in many ways, they have people who talk about helpful topics, like, how to be healthier, dealing with kids, ect. Also economictly like with kids clothes and even diapers. They been so helpful to me.

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Chocobrowny93 Client Served

Rating: 5

01/23/2017

Claris helped me soo much as the first resource I went to after I found out I was pregnant. They put me at ease and gave me resources and information I needed. They treat you like family here and deserve recognition for their awesome work!

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AnamB Volunteer

Rating: 5

01/22/2017

I do not have enough words to describe how amazing Claris Health is. I began as a volunteer there, then soon started working as a client advocate. As soon as I got involved In the clinic I was able to see how special this place was. Not only did I feel like I was working with a united, loving, family, but it was also a place of love and compassion for all woman and their families. I never imagined that a place like Claris Health existed. Not only do they support woman through all circumstances and explain all of their options, but they also go above and beyond for them and their families. It is a place that genuinely cares and acts with love, and that is something that is not common. I feel incredibly blessed that I was able to work here and be a part of so many woman and families life's, especially during such crucial and scary moments. I cried with some of the clients, felt angry with them, felt sad with them, searched every place I could to find the help they needed and often times felt frustrated that there was not more I could do to help. Looking back, I know that I received way more than what I offered at Claris. Claris Health has a very special place in my heart, they exceed all the expectations by far.

Review from Guidestar

ocrookes Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

01/19/2017

Claris is there for women who face a pregnancy where they feel alone. There is help to find care, support with pregnancy and parenting classes. Then they are there with support afterwards and help with supplies and the things we need for a new baby.

Review from Guidestar

sm8181 Board Member

Rating: 5

01/19/2017

Claris is one of those rare organizations that matches a great vision and passion with a tender, personal care for each individual client. It is a joy to serve with them and be a long time supporter.

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3130beloved Client Served

Rating: 5

01/19/2017

My 1st time hearing about Claris was at their annual Gala 2yrs ago. I had NO idea what to expect but it stunned me! I was in awe of how uplifting the testimonies were of all these brave women sharing individual and different experiences with unintended pregnancies. So many women who gave their baby up for adoption after having ZERO support but Claris took care of EVERYTHING (financially & emotionally), even held their hands through child birth!! Women who had abortions and went to post-abortion counseling with Claris to just talk about the experience, express their feelings, and to seek healing. It's amazing when you have someone to simply listen to how the whole journey went.

These women shared Claris shed light and brightness into what felt like the darkest time of MY life. The intimacy level of engagement Claris had in people's lives was evident-- I mean, I was balling within the first 20 minutes.

I had NEVER done counseling of any kind before but I was SO moved by all these real their experiences that I immediately called in and began post abortion counseling that same week. They were just as gentle and sensitive as you can possibly imagine. You can tell they had the heart to just listen and help. They didn't ask the typical therapy questions like, "How does this make you feel?" I didn't feel like a patient, I wasn't treated like one, I wasn't looked at like one, and they also didn't feel like staff. They felt like a friend and soon became family.

I am grateful for this 'test' in life I went through, which transformed into my testimony to share with the world & I am SO GRATEFUL for Claris!! I can't thank them enough for how they helped me release and forgive my past choices and walked with me to a place of freedom.
Love you guys so much!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

To everyone: We could all use the extra help and Claris is an AMAZING place where you can trust that you're protected and safe =D

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mamacarrie Volunteer

Rating: 5

01/19/2017

I was introduced to Claris Health several years ago when my daughter faced an unplanned pregnancy. It was a very traumatic time, filled with difficult decisions and an overall feeling of shock and awe. The education she received from Claris Health was incredible. They helped her to realize that she had 3 choices: abort, parent, or adopt. Most important, they showed her that ALL of the options involved pain and there was no easy way out. After meeting and learning from women who had made each of the 3 choices, she decided to share her baby in an open adoption. I can assure you that this was a very difficult decision and continues to be a hard journey for her to this day, but it was a beautiful choice. Her sweet girl is happily living with an incredible family and our whole family is given the privilege of being a part of their lives. Claris has been even more supportive to our daughter in the years following the birth and adoption. They remind her of the beautiful decision she made and give her opportunities to inspire others to make their own brave choices. I love this organization so much and hope that they expand to our area. I believe that every community needs the love and compassion that Claris Health offers to women!

Review from Guidestar

Valerie A. Board Member

Rating: 5

05/16/2011

I first became familiar with WPC through a community outreach day at my church. I was drawn to the variety of programs they offer, both preventative and supportive for women, children and familes. I started out volunteering as part of the Earn and Learn program, an opportunity offered to underserved women beginning during their pregnancy through the time their child is two years old. This program provides counseling and parenting resources to these women, allowing them to earn points through successful participation, which they can redeem for necessities they have for their babies. Since then, I have volunteered at their annual gala, participated in their Adopt a Family Christmas program, joined the Board of Directors and recently hosted a baby shower for a lovely young lady in need, who is a client of the Earn and Learn program.

Working with WPC is a pleasure because they create opportunities for those in need and do it with a spirit of helping them better their lives through education and responsibililty. Often, WPC is the only support some of these women have. In addition, the Reality Check program, which educates preteens, teens and college students about sexual integrity and the dangers of premarital sex is such a powerful message and speaks to this audience in a way they can relate to, helping to prevent pregnancy crisis situations.

designgod Volunteer

Rating: 5

05/12/2011

I am a graphic designer and filmmaker that has done both design work and audio-video productions for WPC.

I have been so deeply moved and thoroughly impressed with the professionalism and compassion of this organization and its leaders and volunteers. I know them this thoroughly because I had to delve into their organization in order to communicate their services and identity in their marketing collateral and promotions.

From the receptionist at the desk to the staff nurses, to the executive officers, I have never seen a company with more compassionate employees and volunteers who care about truly helping women and their children than these people do. Their medical services are top notch professional, their educational services are truthful, their counseling services are compassionate and sensitively wise.

I have seen how they train all their volunteers and employees to be honest, kind, sensitive, compassionate, and accepting of everyone they come into contact with, especially women and children, but also the men in their lives.

In fact, the reason I say all this is because I came to realize how I lacked compassion by watching these women in action.

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