About Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center

We here at Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center (LAPS) have our own experiences with unplanned pregnancies, abortion, difficult situations, and many questions you may be asking about an unplanned pregnancy.

Our top priority is being a judgment-free zone, offering compassion, help, and assistance to anyone in unplanned pregnancy situations.

Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center is a non-profit organization funded by the generosity of our local community. For over 30 years, LAPS has served the Lakes Area in Minnesota, including Brainerd, Staples, and Wadena.

Have you met our Staff?

Here at Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center we are committed to your success as a parent navigating this new journey in your life.

It takes staff & many volunteers to make this non-profit possible. Choose how you want to volunteer! Fill out the form on this page and we'll get you connected.

Dan Nichols
Dan
Lisa
I believe every child entering this world deserves to be given the best start.  Education for prenatal and parenting is vital during pregnancy for the parent(s) and the child.  A support system has a powerful impact on all involved and I love providing it. ~Lisa
Kaydi
Connecting with people and networking them to the resources they need gives me joy!  I get to be generous with our clients from the generous donations from our local community.   It’s rewarding to support and save someone money who is financially strained. ~Kaydi
Mavis
Watching clients come in the door that are heavy and down but leaving with smiles.  This is so rewarding to know I am helping facilitate a positive experience for a hard situation. ~Mavis
Bryce
When I became a father, I felt lost and knew very little for this new role. I am passionate about educating men to support their partner and taking an active role in raising of their child/children.  I want to be the encourager and resource that I didn’t have. ~Bryce 
PJ
Having a supportive community has been the key to my growth in my roles as a wife, mother, and leader.  I love serving families in the same way that I was built up! ~PJ
Julie
I love working with families and bringing out my inner office geek.  This is the perfect fit for my skill set. ~Julie
Sherri
Sherri
Darla
I enjoy greeting our clients and getting to know them. I strive to help them feel welcome and at ease. One of the privileges of my job is helping clients find needed baby items and equipment in our rewards room. ~Darla

Brainerd

Lakes Area Pregnancy Support Center Building in the Summer of 2023 in Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd office: office@lakesareapregnancy.org

Voice:  (218) 825-0793

24/7 Nurse Chat: 218-432-2439

Staples

LAPS Staples Building

Staples office: staplesoffice@lakesareapregnancy.org

Voice:  (218) 895-5200

24/7 Nurse Chat: 218-432-2439

Wadena

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Wadena office:

officewadena@gmail.com

Voice:  (218) 632-5201

24/7 Nurse Chat: 218-432-2439

 

LAPS Around Town

Girls Night Out at LAPS!

LAPS hosted the Hubbard Radio sponsored Girls Night Out in October 2023 and 2024 at our Brainerd location. Check out a few photos of the fun events!

Thank you LAPS for the wonderful services you provide in our community. You guys are great.  ~Clarissa

Choose How To Volunteer!

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We appreciate our volunteers. Thank you for helping out!