Shawnee Crisis Pregnancy Centers opened in January 1980 in Carbondale by a group of concerned individuals who wanted to help those facing an untimely pregnancy. In 1989, the agency opened its Marion extension office. With the help from a grant from the United Parcel Service, our Anna office opened in August of 2000.

Our three offices now serve more than 3,000 individuals and families each year from 12 different southern Illinois counties. We help people regardless of their place of residence, marital status, race, religion, or socio- economic status.

Our organization is governed by an 11 member board of directors, including attorneys, a physician, an accountant, a counselor, a pastor, and a variety of other professions. Their experience and expertise help guide the decisions that determine our policies, procedures, and services.

Our Executive Director holds a Masters Degree in Health Education. She has been involved with the pregnancy centers since 1985 and has 16 years teaching experience in the areas of Health and Human Sexuality.

Our assistance directors each hold a Bachelors Degree and have more than a decade of combined experience working with families in need. They train and oversee our volunteer staff, as well as play a vital role in fundraising and community awareness activities.

Our prevention specialists are both certified teachers and carry a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Education. They reach more than 1,400 junior and senior high students each academic year to discuss safe dating, sexually transmitted disease, healthy decision making, and related topics.