Hopeful Beginnings of St. Mary's, located in Palatine, IL, provides a variety of free counseling services related to pregnancy, parenting, postpartum depression, adoption, and other pregnancy, birth, and parenting related concerns. We specialize in providing maternity counseling to mothers experiencing an unplanned pregnancy who want to be empowered to make a decision regarding their pregnancy. We also provide adoption services to couples hoping to build their families through adoption, completing home studies, and helping to build a relationship with birth parents. We also specialize in treating postpartum depression and other mental health concerns related to being a parent by providing free professional counseling. Our Mission: Hopeful Beginnings of St. Mary’s builds stable families that result in stronger communities. We open our hearts and arms to everyone, treating all with the dignity and respect they deserve. We ensure the well-being of children by providing holistic support for the adoption journey both pre- and post-placement; delivering teen parenting programs; and offering counseling services for any parent experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, postpartum depression, grief over the loss of a pregnancy, and/or difficulty in adjustment to parenthood. Our Vision: "Every child deserves a good home." Our Mission: Creating stable families through adoption. Supporting women through the challenges of pregnancy and parenting. Building communities through counseling and education..