From Crisis to Hope: How North State Care Clinic Serves Redding Families

In this episode of the All Redding Podcast, we sit down with Kirsten Lapp, Executive Director of North State Care Clinic, to share the powerful story behind one of Redding's most impactful community organizations. For more than 41 years, North State Care Clinic has served men and women facing unexpected and crisis pregnancies, offering free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, advocacy, parenting education, and long-term support — all funded by the local community. Kirsten walks us through: How the clinic began in the 1980s The role of ultrasounds and informed choice The impact of the mobile medical unit across rural Northern California Stories of moms and families choosing life The clinic's new building across from Women's Health Center Why community support and volunteers make everything possible This conversation goes beyond headlines and politics — it's about people, compassion, and meeting families where they are. Podcast Chapters 0:00 – Welcome to All Redding 0:24 – Meet Kirsten Lapp 1:09 – What the clinic does (free tests, ultrasounds, support) 1:36 – What is a "crisis pregnancy"? 2:45 – How it all started 6:46 – 41 years of service + how the clinic evolved 10:51 – Rebrand + the Mobile Medical Unit 12:36 – The land across from Women's Health Center 16:53 – Capital campaign + the "pipe dream" building becomes real 20:31 – Why ultrasounds matter + "no strings attached" care 26:04 – Real story: walking with a teen mom choosing life 44:14 – New building renovations + medical license requirements 46:15 – 2025 impact stats + how to get involved About the Host — Griffith Tonkin https://www.facebook.com/arthoferandtonkin Griffith Tonkin is a longtime Shasta County–born attorney and community leader, partner at Arthofer & Tonkin Law Offices, and is active in local youth and civic work. He is dedicated to justice, mentorship, and service within the community. About the Guest — Kirsten Lapp https://www.facebook.com/northstatecareclinic I serve as the Executive Director at North State Care Clinic. We are a local, non-profit Crisis Pregnancy Center and have been serving Redding for 41 years. I moved to Redding 5.5 years ago and fell in love with the center while working part-time as the in-house bookkeeper. AllRedding.com is your local online source for all things Redding and surrounding areas. Our goal is to connect people with businesses, events, and stories within our community that will make you proud to live in Redding, California! #AllRedding www.allredding.com All Redding Explore Your City. Live Local. www.allredding.com