Resources

• Crisis pregnancy centers: LOCAL | NATIONWIDE
  
  
• Option Line
  Option Line is a call center located in Columbus, Ohio. Option Line consultants refer each caller to a pregnancy resource center in her area for answers to questions about abortion, pregnancy tests, STD's, adoption, parenting, medical referrals, housing, and many other issues. The toll-free number is available to callers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers from across the country can reach a trained, caring person and then be connected to a pregnancy resource center near them for one-on-one help.
  
  
• Birthright
  Birthright has a network of almost a thousand pregnancy help centers throughout the United States, These centers offer pregnancy testing, counseling, and resources, including medical, financial, and personal assistance. The Birthright philosophy is that a woman coming in for help does not represent a "statistic", or an "issue,", but is rather a human being looking for help and support in a time of need. In addition to pregnancy help services, Birthright also provides links to doctors and others in the local community who can help a woman after the birth of her child.
  
  
• National Life Center
  National Life Center's 24-hour hotline directs you to the closest Crisis Pregnancy Center in the United States and Canada.
  
  
• Bethany Christian Services
  One of the nation's leading providers of adoption and crisis pregnancy support information. They operate a national hotline which is active from 8 AM to 12 PM, 7 days a week. This hotline routes callers to one of 56 local offices which can then provide local and regional information. On-going education and support for parents are offered through our adoption support services. Bethany acknowledges that adoption is a life-long process and that adoptive families sometimes have unique issues and concerns. Bethany's adoption pre-screening and placement program is one of the most recommended in the country, and they have placed more than 11,000 children in adoptive homes. In addition, Bethany provides good community-based follow-up, both for women who choose adoption or who raise their child themselves.
  
  
• The Nurturing Network
  Some 32,000 volunteer member resources nationwide provide individually tailored practical support to college and working women with unplanned pregnancies including counseling, medical, residential, educational, employment and financial resources.
  
  
• Several Sources Foundation
  Provides a 24-hour crisis pregnancy help line which can connect any caller to their local pregnancy help resources, including Catholic Charities, Lutheran Social Services, and others. Their database of pregnancy help resources is one of the most complete in the nation. See for yourself at their great Web site!
  
  
• Gabriel Project
  From the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Dr. Marcella Colbert directs this Catholic ministry that evangelizes and saves lives, using the local parish as the haven in which women who are pregnant and in need can hear an echo of Gabriel's message, "You have nothing to fear!"
  
  
• Ohio Adoption Site
  
  
• St. Joseph Parenting and Visitation Center
  Address: 80 W. Bowery Street, Suite 200, Akron, Ohio 44308. Phone: 330-252-0647
  A volunteer pro-life agency, established 2002. Executive Director: Catherine Klei
  
  Mission: To serve parents through education, providing them with the knowledge to be more effective person, parent, and member of society. Saint Joseph Parenting Center
  
  Philosophy: In order for every child to have a future, we must help provide a future for the parent.
  
  Goal: To educate parents so they may provide a safe, secure and loving environment for their children.
  
  Needs: Volunteer adults with a high school education and over 21 years old. We can use people of various skills and education. There is on the job training for most areas. We need volunteers with good Christian values, a kind heart and willingness to help and serve parents from various family situations in many areas of parenting. If you could help for a day or evening, please call the center for an appointment and interview. Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00am - 7:00pm; Wednesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm; Saturday: 10:00am - 12.00pm
  
  
• Bethesda House of Mercy
  The Bethesda House of Mercy is a lay community of spiritual companionship and support founded by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd. They are a post-abortion healing ministry located in the Cleveland Diocese. Bethesda is a community of women who have opened the doors of their hearts to receive every wounded soul with the love of Christ.

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