--- title: What To Expect During Your Appointment | Hope Center | Pontiac, IL description: Need assistance with an unplanned pregnancy, information on abortion, or parenting support? 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We will give you a tour of our center and have you fill out a few intake forms before getting started.    [Make Appointment](https://pontiachope.org/make-appointment?hsLang=en) ###### A FEW THINGS TO KNOW: - All services are free and we won't notify your insurance of your care. - Your services received and what you share is confidential. - We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for you to process your pregnancy options and answer your questions. - Limited, non-diagnostic ultrasounds are performed by licensed medical staff. - The length and availability of our services is dependent on your need and the needs of other clients. **If you simply need a pregnancy test we can usually see you within hours.**   ## Tour Our Center Here, you’re safe, welcomed, and cared for in a space intentionally created to help you feel at home.     ![lobby](https://pontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/lobby.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=lobby.jpg)   ![Ultrasound room](https://pontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ultrasound%20room.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Ultrasound%20room.jpg)   ![Ultrasound room2](https://pontiachope.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Ultrasound%20room2.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=Ultrasound%20room2.jpg)     ![white logo](https://pontiachope.org/hubfs/white%20logo.svg) ###### Our Center - [Contact Us](https://pontiachope.org/contact) - [For Donors](https://pontiachope.org/for-donors) - [Volunteer](https://pontiachope.org/volunteer) ###### Here for You Hope Center does not offer or refer for pregnancy terminations or birth control. Information is provided as an educational service.  We understand that navigating your options can be scary and confusing. If you are looking for a safe and confidential place to talk, we are here for you.  ###### Visit Us: [202 N Main St.](https://g.co/kgs/w87rB6v) [Pontiac, IL 61764](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hope+Center+of+Livingston+County/@40.8796382,-88.6310837,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880c6dfa041bb503:0x354935c4e2511af5!8m2!3d40.8796342!4d-88.6285088!16s%2Fg%2F1vppt2v_?entry=tts&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxOS4wIPu8ASoASAFQAw%3D%3D&skid=22312866-e3f0-4e9a-af36-6c93823f0c83) © 2026 Hope Center of Livingston County. 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