Instead of Feeling Worthless, I Now Have Hope

For as long as I can remember, before coming to Coleman, I felt sad, lonely, and depressed. I don’t know exactly what age the depression started, it just seems as though it had always been there. Anger and control issues compounded my depression, and I’ve always...

FACT Program

The FACT Program of Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties The Fathers Accountable for Children’s Tomorrows Program helps fathers overcome barriers that have kept them from being successful. Here are a few of their stories.  

I’m Part of the Family

I moved from China the beginning of July. I was pregnant, lonely and had no idea of what I should do. My friend took me to the Coleman Pregnancy Center and they give me IMMEDIATE help. Ru helped me purchase medical insurance and find a doctor. She also put me in...

Helping Others on My Journey Back

It’s hard to believe, but three short years ago, I was a homeless alcoholic. I drank to ease the pain of my severe depression. But, I lost everything: my family, my friends, my home, my job and even my self-respect. My story isn’t easy for me to tell. I was born in...

We’re Part of the Family

“I am 25 years old and I live in Kent. I’m currently in school to get my bachelor’s degree. I first came to the Coleman Pregnancy Center when I was eight months pregnant because I needed help dealing with my anxiety and depression. The Pregnancy Center was...

The Arosha Family Story

“We are students who came from Sri Lanka for graduate school. We planned to have our baby but still felt very unprepared. We badly needed expert advice and wanted someone to speak to regularly. Linda and all the staff members were our caretakers. My wife talked about...