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Last Updated 11/28/2005 Home Q & A Getting Help

Getting Help

Where can I get help with my unplanned pregnancy?

To find out that you are pregnant when you don't want to be can be overwhelming and even frightening. You may feel as if abortion is your only choice.

But you do have a real choice. And pregnancy resource centers are there to help you in any way that they can, including:

It's easy to find a pregnancy resource center in your area:

Finally, you can look in your local phone book under "Abortion Alternatives."

Where can I get help dealing with an abortion I was involved with?

Dealing with the aftermath of an abortion, whether it was wanted or unwanted, can be extremely painful. The following resources may be helpful:

Organizations for Post-Abortion Healing

Project Rachel
Nationwide network for post-abortion individual counseling. 1-800-5WE-CARE
Rachel's Vineyard Ministries
Weekend retreats for women to facilitate post-abortion healing. 1-877-467-3463
Healing Hearts Ministries International
Confidential one-on-one e-mail and support group counseling.
National Life Center
Call for a referral to post-abortion help in your area. 1-800-848-LOVE
Fatherhood Forever Foundation
Organization addressing the effects of abortion on men
Men's Abortion Recovery (MARC) Ministries
Outreach to men suffering with the aftermath of abortion. 610-384-3210
The Elliot Institute
Research on abortion aftermath and testimonials
Silent No More Awareness
Woman speak out about the pain of their abortions, plus an extensive list of resources.

Books for Post-Abortion Healing

No One Told Me I Could Cry by Connie Nykiel (Life Cycle Books)
Resource for young women who have had abortions
Men and Abortion: A Path to Healing by C.T. Coyle (Life Cycle Books)
Resource for men, based on a forgiveness model of healing
A Solitary Sorrow by Paul and Terri Reisser (Life Cycle Books)
Begin healing on your own, especially if you aren't ready to work with someone
Forbidden Grief by Theresa Burke (Acorn Books)
Understanding how women deal with their pain
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How can I get help with a school project or report I'm writing?

Students can receive help from the Pro-Life Action League through our free student packet, available from our Generations for Life youth outreach division.