"Respect for Life" Resources
UNPLANNED PREGNANCY:
An Unplanned Pregnancy raises difficult questions. If you or someone you know has concerns about bringing a new life into this world there are a number of local resources that can answer your questions and provide you with both spiritual and material support. It is hoped that this information will be helpful to anyone seeking assistance concerning a current or future unplanned pregnancy.
GENERAL PREGNANCY, ADOPTION & ULTRASOUND SERVICES:
The following organizations offer a variety of helpful services in assisting a pregnant mom who wishes to carry a baby to term. Some services are also available for fathers who support the birth of their child:
BIRTHRIGHT of Rockland County, Nanuet, NY 845-623-9098. and BIRTHRIGHT of Bergen County, Maywood 201-845-4646. They provide free pregnancy and prenatal tests, maternity and baby clothing, adoption information, and education on the different stages of pregnancies and other community resources.
www.birthright.org
www.lifecall.org
CO-WORKERS OF LIFE, NYC 212-737-0221. The group includes volunteers from all walks of life who share their time and talents in service to pregnant women in need. The help covers, housing, health needs, visitation coordinators, prayer guardians, business professionals, lawyers, education specialists and people who will help with furniture needs.
www.sistersoflife.org
Maternity & Adoption Center (Catholic Charities, Newark, NJ)
201-246-7378. Trenton, NJ, 609-394-5181. A variety of maternity and adoption services is provided. http://www.ccannj.com/adoption_services.php
NEW HOPE, Woodcliff Lake-201-641-4155, 201-391-6431, They help with the cost of ultrasounds and refer pregnant women to Catholic doctors who have offered to do an ultrasound for free or reduced charge. Each new mom is offered the option of adoption. If the choice is not to place the baby for adoption. There is counseling help, and if funds allow, assistance with education, housing, and day care. A new facility in Bergenfield may be opening in late 2010.
www.newhope4lifeweb.org
PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTERS, Montclair NJ, 973-655-9806, Jersey City, NJ, 201-656-6120 and Morristown, NJ, 1-888-324-6673., They provide peer counseling, ultrasound, pregnancy tests and housing referrals.
http://www.lifecall.org/
Turning Point, Bergenfield, NJ, 201-061-8876. A variety of free spiritual and emotional counseling pregnancy services are offered.
http://turningpointwrc.org/
HOUSING ASSISTANCE DURING A PREGNANCY:
The following is list of help centers, which can provide housing and other general support during a pregnancy if that type of support is needed.
ABBA PREGNANCY CENTER, Palmyra, NJ, 856-829-0202, 24 hour Hotline 800-548-LIFE (for minors), www.abbapregnancy.org
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, Kearny, NJ, 201-991-3771, 201-246-7379. http://www.ccannj.com/
GOOD COUNSEL HOMES (MAIN OFFICE), Hoboken, NJ for unwed mothers 201-795-0637, 24-hour hotline 800.723.8331
http://www.goodcounselhomes.org/programs/vtour/vt01.php
GOOD COUNSEL HOMES, Spring Valley, NY 845-356-0517. Other Good Counsel homes in Poughkeepsie, the Bronx and Harrison, NY
http://www.goodcounselhomes.org/
Raphael’s Life House, Inc., Elizabeth, NJ, 908-354-4750 Transitional housing is provided for homeless women ages 18-23.
www.raphaelslifehouse.org
SEVERAL SOURCE SHELTERS, Ramsey, NJ (and several other NJ locations) 1-800-262-2678, 201-825-7277.
http://www.lifecall.org/
OTHER RESOURCES :
RESPECT LIFE OFFICE, ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK, 732-388-8211,
This office provides a variety of information regarding available services. http://www.rcan.org/life/
Rachel's Vineyard (for those suffering the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion).
Priests for Life - Inspire and encourage the Gospel of life.
Chastity - Working with young people on the topics of abortion, stem cell research and abstinence. www.lifeneteducation.org
Rosary for Life: Prayed the first Wednesday of the month in the church sanctuary at 7:00pm. Sponsored by Presentation's Pro-Life Ministry.
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