Help every child born in Archuleta County thrive physically, emotionally, and socially by the age of 3. Your contribution provides affordable prenatal care, parenting classes, ultrasounds, pregnancy testing, STI testing, and childbirth education. Be a part of helping Pagosa Springs' families thrive!
"I love the services offered, especially prenatal care. Working full time I find it difficult to get to Durango without taking time off work. It's amazing Aspire can offer services here in Pagosa."
"I liked the flexibility and overall welcoming and helpful atmosphere."
"The comfort in the center was outstanding. You're awesome. Don't change a thing."
"The people care and volunteers just want to be there helping. It is nice to see community involvement."
"Everyone is so nice and caring, non-judgmental. Great environment! Even my husband had men/fathers to talk to!"
"Professional, homey and comfortable feeling there. Peaceful atmosphere."
"The information received was helpful. I felt free to talk about anything."
"The warmth and care. The ladies seem genuinely sincere."
WE EMPOWER MEN AND WOMEN TO MAKE HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES BY PROVIDING MEDICAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION IN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
Aspire Medical Services and Education was founded 25 years ago to offer free pregnancy tests and educational services. Archuleta County is in rural Southwest Colorado with a population of 12,000 and 60 miles from the nearest city of Durango. Archuleta County uninsured rate is estimated at 24%. A full 51% of the children in the county qualify for free and reduced lunches; the poverty rate is estimated at 13%. Approximately 34% of Pagosa Springs is Hispanic. While there are resources for basic health care, there has been a lack of ongoing education, support, mentoring and prenatal care for pregnant women and parents of young children.
In 2016, we opened our prenatal clinic and we are now the only prenatal care provider in Archuleta County. Prenatal care (up to 36 weeks) is provided by our Medical Doctor every week. Client visits continue to climb. We currently see more than 80% of pregnant women in Archuleta County for at least one of our services.
We are focused on helping children have a healthy start to life. From birth to age 3, a child’s brain develops more than at any other time. A critical factor in nurturing healthy development is parents’ ability to read and respond to their baby’s cues about how they are feeling and what they need to feel safe and secure. To that end, we offer a number of group classes, parent/toddler activities, and individual education. We also partner with a local counseling center to provide free Mental Health counseling one day a week.
Organization name
Aspire Medical Services & Education
other names
Aspire, Pagosa Pregnancy Center
1997
Tax id (EIN)
84-1393680
Category
Health Care, Education
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
602 S. 8th StreetHeadquarters
602 S. 8th Street, PO Box 5437Mailing
PO Box 5437Archuleta County, CO, US