An unexpected pregnancy can be a frightening and lonely experience, making you feel vulnerable and confused. Women who have had abortions often feel depressed and isolated.  No one likes to feel alone, or to be pressured into making choices that may be wrong for them. If you are considering abortion, or are suffering from the aftermath of an abortion, please consider the organizations listed below.  All offer safe, confidential, and free services to women who need somewhere to turn. They are staffed with caring, experienced counselors who will stand by you during this difficult time.  You do not have to face your situation alone.  PLEASE CALL TODAY!

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CALL CENTER REFERRAL SERVICE
Updated October 2009

 DELAWARE

            1. CATHOLIC CHARITIES PREGNANCY HOTLINE - 1-877-225-7870        

            2. BIRTHRIGHT (Wilmington) - (302) 656-7080  (1311 N. Scott St.)HOURS - Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 9-5, Wed. 11-7. Emergency shelter, Director Nan Bernardo  - Cell Phone 571-8347.

      
www.birthrightofdel.net

          3. A DOOR OF HOPE - Wilmington - 3407 Lancaster Pike   Mon. thru Thurs.  9-5  Phone 998-9000; Newark - 218 E. Main Street- Suite 114  Tues. thru Fri. 9-5   Phone 737-5433

            4.  PREGNANCY HELP CENTER Of Kent Co. (Dover) - (302)-698-9311; (1991 S. State St.- behind Rt. 10 Wilmington Trust.); HOURS - Mon. Tues. Wed.  10-5;  Fri. 9:30- 1:30 

            5.  SUSSEX PREGNANCY CARE CENTER- (302)-856-4344;              (Georgetown - 5 Burger King Dr.)   HOURS - Mon. thru Thurs. 9:30 - 4:30

MARYLAND

            1.  CECIL COUNTY PREGNANCY CENTER - (410) 398-7888;               (Elkton, MD - 247 S. Bridge Street); HOURS - Mon.-Tues. 12-3   Tues. eve. 5:30 - 8:30    Wed. Thurs. Fri. 10-1

            2.   MARYLAND PREGNANCY CENTER 24 HOUR HOTLINE-  800-492-5530; Referral agency to crisis pregnancy centers throughout Maryland.

PENNSYLVANIA

            1.  WOMEN’S PREGNANCY HEALTH SERVICES - PHONE - (215) 855-2424; HOTLINE gives CPC Referrals throughout Pennsylvania and Counties that border Delaware. If ans. machine is on, leave number. Call will be returned.

NATIONAL CRISIS PREGNANCY REFERRAL AGENCIES

            1.  BIRTHRIGHT - 1-800-550-4900

            2.  CRISIS PREGNANCY HELPLINE 1-888-4OPTION

            3.  NATIONAL LIFE CENTER 1-800-848-LOVE

            4.  CARE NET/ HEARTBEAT - 1-800-395-HELP

POST ABORTION HEALING

            1.  PROJECT RACHEL AT CATHOLIC CHARITIES - 4th and Greenhill, Wilmington; PHONE (302)655-9624 -   Ask for Tom Jewett - professional counseling available.

            2.  NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHARITEIS - (for out of state Project Rachel) PHONE 1-800-227-3002

            3. RACHEL’S VINEYARD - (877)-467-3463  www.rachelsvineyard.org

            4   DOOR OF HOPE - 998-9000   

 DELAWARE HELPLINE -  PHONE - 1-800-464-4357; Homeless shelters - Suicide Prevention - domestic violence - child abuse; HOURS - Mon. thru. Fri. 7:30 - 6:00; After hours: Mobil crisis intervention NC County 1-800-652-2929 Sussex and Kent Counties - 1-800-345-6785

POST MISCARRIAGE GRIEF - Neonatal bereavement program (Christiana Care) 302-733-4367

SPANISH TRANSLATOR - Nan Bernardo - BIRTHRIGHT -656-7080  CELL - 571-8347