Free pregnancy tests listed in Bonham, Gainesville; ultrasound conditions apply
The centers’ service pages describe pregnancy testing and family assistance, while records reviewed do not confirm the reported August NARFE program.
People seeking pregnancy testing can find it without charge at New Life Cottage in Bonham and ABBA Women’s Center in Gainesville, according to the centers’ websites. Their ultrasound offerings carry conditions, including availability in Bonham and a specified stage of pregnancy in Gainesville. New Life Cottage services, ABBA services.
New Life Cottage describes its testing as confidential and advertises limited obstetrical ultrasounds. Its guidance for visitors says scans are available in some cases; clients are asked to telephone or visit the center to schedule an appointment. Visitor guidance.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees lists First United Bank at 401 E. Taylor Street in Sherman as the usual meeting location for Lake Texoma–Sherman Chapter 1290. The organization’s directory places those gatherings at 10 a.m. on the first Thursday of the month, with May and December excepted from the regular bank schedule. NARFE chapter directory.
That standing schedule does not establish what occurred on Aug. 6, 2026. The primary records reviewed for this report did not confirm a chapter meeting that day, David Gilbert presiding or Meredith Neal speaking about New Life Cottage.
The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce does identify Neal as the center’s contact. Its membership directory describes New Life Cottage as a pregnancy and parenting resource center and places it in the nonprofit and charitable category. Chamber directory. Grace Methodist Church of Bonham describes the organization’s work as faith-based, serving families as well as individual women and men. Church outreach information.
New Life Cottage’s website identifies the organization by another name, Fannin Pregnancy Care Center. It says people facing an unplanned pregnancy can obtain information about their choices, including adoption and parenting. Center information.
The advertised assistance extends into parenting. New Life Cottage lists classes without charge and a fatherhood program, with material assistance available through participation in learning activities. The center also says clients can receive coaching and take classes in Spanish. Service information.
ABBA’s ultrasound description specifies pregnancies between 10 and 20 weeks. The Gainesville center says its registered nurses hold ultrasound certification for expectant mothers within that period. ABBA service information.
Pregnancy stage specified for ABBA’s ultrasounds
ABBA Women’s Center in Gainesville says its registered nurses are ultrasound-certified for expectant mothers within this period.
In Sherman, True Options Pregnancy Center also lists pregnancy tests and onsite ultrasounds among its free services. Eligibility requirements apply to its scans, which the center says are not used to determine fetal sex or diagnose abnormalities. Its published services include parenting education and infant supplies, along with support for fathers. True Options services.
New Life Cottage gives its street address as 1500 N. Center Street in Bonham and says it serves the city and surrounding communities. Center contact information.
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