Hope Clinic strives for each client, when visiting us, to experience their sense of value, to receive quality services with accurate truthful information, and to believe there is hope in their circumstances and in their lives.
Our hope is that God WILL “empower individuals to choose life: life for the unborn baby, abundant life by making healthy lifestyle decisions, and eternal life by accepting a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”
Our services:
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Pregnancy Test
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Decision Making Consultation
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limited ob Ultrasound
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material assistance
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Ongoing support
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Provided to our patients for free because of generous donors like you!
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MEET THE STAFF
Karen Sims
MAMFC
Executive Director
Karen Sims holds a Master of Marriage and Family Counseling degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX.  Karen has been involved with helping those in unplanned pregnancies for over 20 years. She has had experience serving as an Executive Director for 11 years here in Hattiesburg as well as in Meridian, MS. She has been married to Allen Sims, Music Minister at FBC, Purvis, for over 25 years. They have two beautiful adult children, Katie and Cody experiencing their own life journeys. Karen’s passion to serve those in unplanned pregnancies grew from her own infant adoption and her personal testimony as she struggled with some of the same decisions as those she serves... Read More
Deborah Tucker
Nurse Manager
Deborah was born and raised in Hattiesburg, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from The University of Southern Mississippi. During nursing school, she began volunteering at the Hope Clinic and discovered a passion for serving pregnant women in her community. Upon receiving her nursing degree, she began working in Labor and Delivery at Forrest General Hospital, where she continues to work in a PRN capacity, as she is serving as the Nurse Manager at Hope Clinic. Deborah also has experience in teaching Obstetric clinicals for USM in an adjunct capacity. The Lord has sovereignly used her life experiences in OB nursing care and leadership roles to prepare her to fill the Nurse Manager position at Hope Clinic.
She and her husband, Zack, live in Hattiesburg and faithfully attend and serve at Dixie Baptist Church. They enjoy spending time with their sweet Christian community and attending yearly mission trips in the western United States. They love to travel and enjoy playing pickleball, loving on their two dogs, Daisy and Kate, and spending time with their many nieces and nephews.
Ashley Burbank
Executive Assistant
Ashley lives in Seminary with her husband of 16 years, Eric, and their two children, Maggie (15) and Archie (14). Ashley graduated from Jones Junior College in 2004 and studied Psychology and Social Work for 2 years at the University of Southern Mississippi. She took a semester off to focus on other things and became pregnant unexpectedly. She had no plans to parent at this stage in her life, but God directed her steps even when she was not aware... Read More
Michelle Whitacre, RN
Staff Nurse
Michelle Whitacre is a native of Hattiesburg, MS, where she grew up. Michelle’s love of dance took her to Oklahoma on a scholarship after high school to study dance; however, physical injury resulted in a significant life change and an unforeseen career. She knows God’s guiding hand led her on a path of healing as she continued to learn how to help others.....Read More
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Lindsey Friel
Office Assistant
Lindsey Friel is originally from McComb, MS, and graduated from SMCC in 2007. She then moved to Hattiesburg, and while attending school at Southern Miss, became pregnant with her daughter, Lilee Grace. Knowing she needed to provide for her little girl, she entered the workforce in women’s health, where she walked hand in hand with women fighting their toughest battles...Read More
Kortney Shands
Community Relations Director
Kortney Shands currently lives in Hattiesburg, MS, with her husband, Josh, and their three children, Jayden, Josie, and Adeline. In 2009, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from The University of Southern Mississippi. Her work experience includes healthcare marketing with various hospitals across the country and event planning, sales, and advertising... Read More
Dr. Jennifer Bailey, OBGYN
Volunteer Medical Director
While originally from Texas, Hattiesburg is now home for Dr. Jennifer Bailey, husband Eric, and son Luke. They moved here to be in between the two sets of extended families, and it ended up being a perfect fit... Read More
