PREGNANCY HELP

There are many resources available to assist women who may need help during an unplanned pregnancy. Whether the need is emotional, spiritual, financial or medical there is help available. This information might save some lives. This is a partial resource list. Services are free and confidential.

LEGAL CENTER

Provides free legal advice to pregnant mothers being coerced into abortion. Call 973-984-0725.

24/7 Toll free Hotlines:

National Life Center 1-800-848- LOVE

Birthright 1-800-550-4900

www.lifecall.org

Pregnancy Centers:

Action Pregnancy Center - 77 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 732-828-1166

Friendship Center for New Beginnings - 162 Main Street, Flemington, NJ 1-877-884-MOMS www.friendship-center.org

Life Choices Resource Center - 503 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 732-516-0911 www.lifechoicesrc.com

Life Choices, Inc. - 411-S. Main Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 908-454-2066

Pregnancy Aid and Information Center - 59 Thompson Street, Raritan, NJ 908-526-8121 Toll Free 1-888-480-5737

www.pregnancycenters.org

Diocesan Resources:

Catholic Charities - Maternity and Adoption - Shelter - Counseling and Health Services - 319 Maple Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 732-324-8200

The Office of Respect for Life - 732-562-1990 exts. 1629 or 1543

Department of Social Services:

Please contact your county Department of Social Services if you need Housing Assistance, Food Stamps, Child Care Programs or other social services.

Hunterdon County - 908-788-1253 www.co.hunterdon.nj.us

Middlesex County - 732-742-4519 www.co.middlesex.nj.us

Somerset County - 908-231-7000 www.co.somerset.nj.us

Warren County - 908-475-6332 www.co.warren.nj.us

Food - for Women, Infants and Children (WIC):

Provides food to pregnant & breast-feeding mothers, food and formula for children to age 5. WIC service agencies are conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Call toll free 1-866-44 NJ WIC (446-5942).

Health Care:

New Jersey Care 2000+Family Care 1-800-701-0710. Local hospitals can advise about prenatal health care.

Good Counsel Homes:

Emergency # 1-800-723-8331

NJ Safe Haven Law:

24/7 Toll-Free Hotline 1-877-839-2339. Parent/Designee can leave an unharmed, unwanted baby (less than 30 days old) at a hospital emergency room or police station for a safe haven without prosecution. NO QUESTIONS ASKED.

Postpartum Depression:

If you or someone you love may be suffering from Postpartum Depression, call 1-800-328-3838.

Post Abortion Healing:

If you or your loved one is suffering after an abortion, call 1-877-877-4300 or www.hopeafterabortion for hope and healing.