Program areas at Pregnancy Helpline of Three Rivers
Assist individuals in choosing alternatives to abortion: as a pro-life center, it is our hope that clients will make an informed decision regarding the options for their unplanned pregnancies (abortion, adoption, or carry to term & parent the baby) using factual Pregnancy health information, each client is treated with respect, given non-judgmental and compassionate understanding about their situation, and offered friendship, mentoring, and help for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Offer free Pregnancy testing and ultrasounds: through free Pregnancy testing, clients may receive Pregnancy verification for wic and other social service agencies; also, they are offered first trimester ultrasounds to verify the gestational age of the baby, which is an encouragement to the new moms when they see the heart beating, and see the limbs of the baby all formed and active.
Assist individuals with material items such as baby clothes, diapers, furniture, food, and formula: through the incentives program, clients listen to dvd lessons on child development, parenting, safety, and other important topics to earn points (baby bucks) they may use in purchasing baby items from the boutique; moms and/or dads are allowed to participate and earn items until the child is 24 months old.
Teach healthy relationships curriculum in public and parochial schools: with the high statistics of stis in the 15-24 age range, teaching a 5-day unit in the middle and high schools brings the facts about sexual health and healthy relationships into the classroom for discussion and factual information that may help the students make healthier choices for their future.