Assistance for Pregnant Students
For students facing unintended pregnancy, the physical, emotional and spiritual issues can seem overwhelming. In keeping with its mission as a Catholic university, Notre Dame is committed to life and to offering students — both female and male — resources that support the choice of life. Therefore, the University will make every effort to provide pregnant students with caring, nonjudgmental, professional assistance and support. Assistance is also available for those affected by the pregnancy of someone close to them.
Students who become pregnant may stay at Notre Dame if they wish and will receive the full support of the University community. The University will do all it can to accommodate student needs and concerns regarding coursework and housing. University Health Services provides free pregnancy tests and can assist with physician referrals. Counseling is available both during and after the pregnancy, through the University Counseling Center and/or Campus Ministry. Notre Dame has identified two Pregnancy Support Advocates who can provide confidential information and assistance to students who are pregnant or who think they might be:
Ann Whitall, MSW
Behavioral Concerns Program Manager
(574) 631-0084
Karen Kennedy
Senior Advisor to the Vice President for Student Affairs
(574) 631-5550
Other campus resources:
Sylvia Dillon, Campus Ministry
(574) 631-7163 or dillon.14@nd.edu
John Dillon, Campus Ministry
(574) 631-7163 or dillon.15@nd.edu
Susan Steibe-Pasalich, University Counseling Center
(574) 631-7336 or steibepasalich.1@nd.edu
Ann E. Kleva, University Health Services
(574) 631-8286 or kleva.4@nd.edu
Resources in the South Bend community:
Women’s Care Center
(574) 234-0363 or www.womenscarecenter.org
Catholic Charities
(574) 234-3111