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Finding help

Pregnancy help

Help after abortion

Help for men

Help for others affected by abortion

 

How to help others

12 ways to help

A note to pastors, counselors and others who want to help

 

 

 

Pregnancy help 

Links and resources  

Download the Pregnancy Help Resource List as a pdf

Center Against Forced Abortions (Off-Site Link)
This site also offers letters for use by those being coerced.
These letters warn coercers and abortionists that this is illegal under current laws.

Off-Site Video - Free Help for Those Facing a Forced Abortion

AbortionPillRisks.org (Off-Site Link)

The following are links to groups offering confidential help, resources, assistance, and advice to those experiencing unexpected pregnancies, including those who are being coerced or forced into unwanted abortions. Inclusion in this list should not be taken as an endorsement of any group's programs or philosophy.

These are national organizations with local affiliates throughout the country.
Local assistance may also be listed in the Yellow Pages or searching online under "Abortion Alternatives."

 

Some of the organizations listed below also offer help for those struggling after abortion. For more information on post-abortion support, click here.
 

 

If you are being pressured or forced

 

No one has the right to coerce or force into an unwanted abortion. If you are being abused or threatened, this is wrong--and you have a right to authentic support. The organizations listed below can help you find resources and support.

 

If you are a teen or adult woman being pushed, pressured, coerced or forced into an unwanted abortion, contact the Center Against Forced Abortions for resources and legal help.

 

 

Organizations that can help

 

*Please note: The services offered by help/healing groups are confidential and, in many cases, free. Inclusion in this list should not be taken as an endorsement of any group's programs or philosophy.

 

The organizations listed are national organizations with affiliates throughout the country. You may also find local resources listed in the Yellow Pages under "Abortion Alternatives."

 


Carenet/Option Line
1-800-395-HELP (4351)
www.optionline.org
 

Offers pregnancy tests, maternity clothes, medical and professional services, and care for single mothers. Trained consultants take phone calls and email 24 hours a day.

 

Birthright
1-800-550-4900
www.birthright.org
 

Offers pregnancy testing, clothing, parenting classes, adoption services, medical care, family counseling, and referrals for legal assistance.

Heartbeat International
1-888-550-7577

www.heartbeatinternational.org
 

Offers pregnancy assistance, maternity homes, and adoption counseling.

 

The Nurturing Network
1-800-866-4666

www.nurturingnetwork.org
 

Nationwide network of volunteers provides support for women facing crisis pregnancies. Offers assistance in finding employment and help with medical, residential, and financial resources.

 

Bethany Christian Services
1-800-238-4269
www.bethany.org


Offers pregnancy counseling, foster care, housing for pregnant women, family and marital counseling, and adoption services.

 

 

Regional Centers

 

EMC Frontline Pregnancy Centers (New York)

http://abortion-options.com/

 

Offers pregnancy tests, counseling, medical care and other assistance in the New York City area.

 

 

Advocacy and legal help

Center Against Forced Abortions

Provides legal resources for teens who are being coerced into unwanted abortions

 

 

 

download this resource list as a pdf

 

 

Online resources

 

BeNotAfraid.net – Help with a Difficult Prenatal Diagnosis, Including Medical Coercion
 

This is an online outreach to parents who have received a poor or difficult prenatal diagnosis, especially those who have been told they should terminate the pregnancy. Includes stories from families, articles, resources and other links to offer encouragement and hope for families in this situation. 

 

Center Against Forced Abortions

Provides legal resources for teens who are being coerced into unwanted abortions

 

Help After Abortion

How to Help Others

 

 

 

 

 

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for post-abortion counseling referrals, call 1-877-HOPE-4-ME or click here.
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