Right to Life of Owensboro

Pregnancy hotline: 1-800-822-5824

Frequently Asked Questions

Everyone has questions. Below you will find some of the most common ones.

What does RTLO do?

The Right to Life of Owensboro is an organization that is dedicated to the protection of life from the moment of conception until natural death. We work diligently to preserve innocent life in the womb through education and assistance to women and to men who find themselves involved in an unexpected pregnancy. Our goal is for the baby to realize his or her God–given right to Life. As a part of a network of other pro–life organizations, we help mothers have their babies and give them the support they need to make the life affirming decision to either keep their child or to find an adoptive home. Some of the ways that we accomplish this are:

  • Radio spots advertising Pregnancy Care Centers
  • Pro–life billboards
  • Annual Autumn Banquet featuring a pro–life speaker
  • Walk for Life (summer)
  • Golf Scramble (summer)
  • Chili Supper (spring)
  • March for Life (January)
  • Office hours M–F which provide access to educational books, videos, and brochures

Where are you located?

Our address is 1115 Tamarack Road – Suite 200.  We are located across from Texas Gas and next to the Optical Shop.

What are your office hours?

Currently our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

What if I need help at a time when your office is not open?

Our answering machine currently gives the toll free hotline number for Opportunities for Life (1–800–822–5824). This hotline is answered 24 hours a day and gives callers someone to talk to concerning their immediate needs.

How can I help? Join?

Call or stop by the office and fill out a membership form. Annual dues are only $30 per family, $15 per student, or $500 for a lifetime and entitle you to our newsletter which contains educational material as well as information concerning our events. We are also in need of office volunteers, project volunteers, and church contact persons. If you have any talents or business resources we would also be grateful for your generosity.

How can I receive your newsletter?

Call or stop by the office and fill out a membership form. Annual dues are only $30 per family, $15 per student, or $500 for a lifetime membership and entitle you to our monthly newsletter which contains educational material as well as information concerning our events.

Do you need any help with a project or event?

There are many ways that you can help. Not only do we need office volunteers (both weekly and substitute) but we can always use a hand with any of our annual events. These include: March for Life held in January in Washington DC, Chili Supper, Walk for Life, Golf Scramble, and the Annual Autumn Banquet. If you have any talents or business resources we would also be grateful for your generosity.

How much is annual membership?

Annual dues are only $30 per family, $15 per student, or $500 for a lifetime membership and entitle you to our monthly newsletter which contains educational material as well as information concerning our events.  Additionally, your membership, combined with others, helps us accomplish our mission of educating others about the sanctity of life.

I think I'm pregnant, what can I do?

Give us a call at (270) 685–4922 and we would be happy to give you as much information as you need to make this important decision. First you will want to determine if you are definitely pregnant. After that we can guide you in following the next steps according to your individual needs. We offer a listening ear and support during this time in your life. We have a long list of resources to help you in any way possible whether you choose to keep your baby or want to find an adoptive home. There are pregnancy care centers if you need to make living arrangements and agencies to support a decision for adoption placement. The choices are yours but we will assist you in any way that we can.

When does life begin?

Life begins at conception – when the father's sperm joins with your fertile egg. Even before you know or suspect that you are pregnant, your child is developing inside you. Did you know that your baby's heart starts beating only 18 days after conception? And that your baby has a brain, eyes, ears, mouth and more at 35 days?

My parents/husband/boyfriend wants me to get an abortion. What can I do?

First and foremost, don't make a hasty decision. What you decide now will affect the rest of your life. You have time so inform yourself about the baby developing inside you. Talk to us or one of our counseling resources to find out as much as you can. You have the time necessary to make a good choice, so don't rush! There are caring people just waiting to give you a hand. Together we can make this process less difficult. We can help you inform the other people in your life so that, they too, know everything necessary to make or support the right decision.

How can I find out more about placing my child for adoption?

Give us a call and we would be happy to answer any question that you might have. We work with organizations that can offer you a wide variety of adoption options whether your preference is for an open or closed adoption.

Does the birth control pill cause abortions?

Yes, by making the environment in your womb hostile to implantation. Since the birth control pill is not 100% effective, there will always be a certain amount of pregnancies that result even though the mother is using the Pill. After conception, the baby travels to the uterus and attempts to implant into the uterine wall to continue growing. However, if the uterine wall is made too thin (a documented effect of the Pill) the baby is prevented from attaching and so is expelled. This abortifacient effect is documented in the literature of all birth control pills by the manufacturer as well as in the Physicians Desk Reference.

What kind of materials do you have? Can I check out books or videos?

We offer many books and video on a variety of pro–life topics including fetal development as well as abortion facts and statistics. These are available for checkout for the period of two weeks. There is a limit of two books and one video per person. We also have many brochures available with a wide range of information. These are given out free of charge. There is also a wealth of information contained in our extensive files which have been kept current for the past 30 years. Yard signs, bumper stickers, and pro–life pins are also available for sale.

Is there a charge for the brochures you have?

No, we offer a wide range of brochures free of charge in addition to our library of books and videos which are available to be checked out.

Do you endorse political candidates?

The Right to Life of Owensboro is a 501(c) 3 organization and therefore does not endorse candidates for political office. We can, however, report on the endorsements of the KY Right to Life Political Action Committee (PAC). Our status does allow us to report on certain matters such as pro–life bills being considered by governing bodies as well as working to help these bills to become law.

How can I find out who to vote for?

As a part of the Kentucky Right to Life, we can share the endorsements that their Political Action Committee (PAC) has made. Simply call or come by our office and we will be glad to give you this information so that you can make pro–life voting decisions.