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Am I Addicted to Pornography?
If you feel that you struggle with pornography addiction, you are not alone and there are several things that can be done to break the habit and find support. What are the symptoms and why do they happen? When someone is viewing pornography, there is a release of a...
Ultrasounds Available at Clarity
At Clarity, we offer ultrasounds to our clients who have had a positive pregnancy test with us and are in their first trimester of pregnancy, provided they haven’t already established a relationship with an OB doctor. “Ultrasonography is an important tool used to...
Meet Miranda Voils
Name: Miranda Voils Title: Sonographer Tell us a little about your family. I have been married to my husband, Rual, for 10 years. We have both lived in Brown County our entire lives. We have 2 boys, Rual age 9, Sawyer age 5, a girl, Lennon, age...
STI Awareness Month
April has been designated as Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Awareness Month, so we want to take a moment to highlight the importance of getting tested. If you are sexually active and not in a long-term, mutually monogamous relationship, such as marriage, for...
Understanding the Dangers of Sexting: A guide for parents
“Sexting” is when a sexually explicit photograph, video or message is sent or received, usually by means of a mobile device. The technology boom which led to the smartphone has introduced new dangers for our children. It is important for parents to understand these...
Spring 2017 Volunteer Training
Want to make a difference? What are you waiting for? God has called believers to be His hands and feet; extending his love and compassion to those around us. Clarity is a vehicle to do just that. Whether your passion is Education, Intervention, Restoration,...
Syphilis 101
What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection, caused by the spirochete bacteria, Treponema pallidum. How is it spread? Through vaginal, anal and oral sex, from person to person through direct contact with a lesion. Pregnant women can also...
Clarity Banquets: Believe in Restoration
Our fundraising banquets are just around the corner! We invite you to join us this year as we dig deeper into the restorative ministry taking place through Clarity. There are six Clarity banquets, so you can choose the evening and location to suit you. Each evening...
How to Identify Someone Involved in Sex Trafficking
Did you know January is Human Trafficking awareness month? Do you know some of the red-flag behaviors you should watch for regarding this illegal trade? Here are some things to look for to identify possible victims of sex trafficking: excess cash, but no job has...
Understanding Confidentiality at Clarity
Have you ever shared something important and personal with someone in confidence to later find out they shared your information with someone else? It can be devastating! That's why we want you to know how important respecting and guarding your personal information is...
Managing the Stress Caused by Your Mess
Have you ever been going through some major life drama and wondered how you could be expected to show up to work, a class, a family function or some other obligation? Wouldn’t it be awesome if you could push the pause button on life’s demands in order to deal with...
Thank you 2016!
As 2016 comes to a close and we take a moment to reflect on this past year, we can't help but give thanks for all of you who make this work possible. Because of our selfless volunteers and generous financial partners we are able to faithfully serve our communities,...
Holden’s Story
Holden (pictured above) was born to a single, young mother who wasn’t sure she could raise a baby at that point in her life. After a friend of hers made a phone call to Clarity Pregnancy Services to help understand the young mother’s options, she made the brave,...
Alarming Rise in STI Rates – Get Tested!
Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its annual report, Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2015. The data for the report was based on case reports from various private and public health facilities. The most alarming news from...
Want to Stop Smoking?
Let Clarity help! If you're pregnant, smoking and want to stop for your and your baby’s health, Clarity can help! Clarity rolled out a program called Baby & Me Tobacco Free, in April of 2016, and we are excited to be able to offer it to our community. We can help...
Get ready for #GivingTuesday!
#GivingTuesday is a special call to action, and serves as a celebratory day to kick off the giving season. We encourage you to get involved and provide clarity to our community this #GivingTuesday, November 29. Every gift given (on this day only) will be matched up to...
I Love Thanksgiving
Kids are funny, aren't they? The above picture and quote was sent home from preschool last Thanksgiving with my then 4-year old daughter, Ainsley. While I'm not the best cook in the world, I do know it takes more than 40 minutes to cook a turkey--something I obviously...
My Daughter Asked For Birth Control
What do I do? Well, first, be thankful she came to you to ask! Considering the internet offers immediate answers, it says a lot that she trusts you enough to ask and recognizes you as a reliable source of information. Undoubtedly it required a lot of courage to ask,...
Six Things to Know About Trich
Trich (pronounced “trick”) or Trichomoniasis, is by far, the most common non-viral sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide, caused by the single-celled protozoan parasite, Trochomonas vaginalis. There is an estimated 7.4 million cases in the US each year...
Your Success Sequence
Will you be voted most likely to succeed? Or are you struggling to get through daily tasks; getting to school, hanging out with friends, making good grades, graduating high school to move on to your future? Have you ever wondered why some people are successful in...
Meet Christy Shaw
Name: Christy Shaw Title: Community Educator Tell us a little about your family. My husband Dennis and I just celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary together. We enjoy vacationing at the beach, being active, spending time with family, and food!...