Feeling Overwhelmed?

One-call outreach program To provide assistance for an unexpected or crisis pregnancy call  1 (855) 301-4CHS or visit www.chsli.org/pregnancy-support-services

Call the 24-hour for National Hotline 1-800-712-HELP (4357) or visit OPTIONLINE.ORG for Pregnancy Options & Resources


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A woman or couple facing an unexpected pregnancy may feel anxious and overwhelmed, with a multitude of worries. It may be a single woman who had very different plans for her future, a teenager wondering how she will tell her family, or a couple already struggling to make ends meet. All too often, those in this situation feel pressure from friends, family members and others to terminate their pregnancy.

In these circumstances, it may seem as if abortion is the only option. Organizations offering prolife alternatives are currently less coordinated than abortion providers, who extend what appears to be an easy solution. However, the truth is that there are many resources available to help expectant mothers and their families.

Help Is Available

To provide assistance for an unexpected or crisis pregnancy, in collaboration with Catholic Charities, CHS has established a one-call outreach program via 1 (855) 301-4CHS with access to resources in the community. Services are given both to uphold the unborn baby’s right to life and help sustain mother and baby following birth. In this collaborative program with Catholic Charities, trained professionals offer expectant mothers encouragement and an array of practical support at this critical time and beyond, in the hope of helping the parents to continue the pregnancy.

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Through this outreach program, a social worker/health care navigator is available by phone from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, supported 24/7 by a team of trained professionals evenings, weekends and holidays. All conversations are confidential and follow HIPAA guidelines. Referrals to medical appointments can be scheduled and transportation arranged. If social or immediate material assistance (food, shelter and clothing) is required, the navigator can provide information or connect callers with persons at agencies in the local area. Women and families in distress receive the respect and care they need to bring their baby safely to term.

Since needs exist beyond pregnancy, the comprehensive resources made available to callers will be beneficial after the baby’s delivery. The goal is to provide nonjudgmental support and guidance, with an emphasis on education regarding all the assistance within reach to continue the pregnancy. Couples or single women who are experiencing challenges should not feel alone.

Affirming the sanctity of life from the moment of conception, we respect the dignity of each person and continues Christ’s healing mission. Recognizing that abortion is prevalent on Long Island, this program is designed to be part of the solution, providing expert medical, social, economic, emotional and spiritual resources to those in crisis.

Pregnancy Support Services

Family-Centered Perinatal Program

In addition, this one-call outreach assists expectant parents who have received a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting illness such as anencephaly, severe chromosomal anomalies, inoperable cardiac abnormalities or Potter’s syndrome. Through Gabriel’s Courage—CHS’s family-centered perinatal program—obstetricians, registered nurses, social workers, chaplains, child life specialists and bereavement specialists work together to offer compassionate support, education and birth planning services. Through the development of a birth plan, parents are able to determine the care they want for their baby and make decisions for their newborn prior to birth. An important component of the program is taking memory-building photos, footprints and handprints, reaffirming the precious life of this special infant. For more than a year after the child’s birth, the team will remain in contact with the family to help bridge the feelings of loss, while validating the role of the parents.

Call 631-465-6363.

Perinatal Mood Disorders

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Supporting mothers who are coping with depression or anxiety during pregnancy or after the birth of her birth. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorder is the leading medical complication related to childbearing. These feelings could be anytime within the first 12 months after having a baby.

FREE 8 week support group meets once a week to provide emotional support and information to women in the community

The Gianna Center (631) 376- 3232 offers medical assessment and treatment of post-partum depression. After the birth of a baby, women experience a dramatic hormonal shift that can trigger prolonged severe symptoms such as depression, anxiety, strange thoughts, loss of interest, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness.  If these symptoms persist beyond the initial week of baby blues, it can become a very serious, even debilitating condition for new mothers.  Gianna doctors specialize in the management of post-partum depression, using conventional supportive measures.  In addition to the usual treatment options, however, they also use bio-identical progesterone to alleviate the symptoms caused by the drop in progesterone after delivery.  Symptoms can improve dramatically and quickly after even a single dose of progesterone.

For more information call (631) 376- 3232  or email circleofhope@chsli.org

Post-Abortion Healing

PR Poster Actual size NEW 2015_Spanish Post-abortion healing resources are also offered for those in need, providing the opportunity to experience the loving mercy of God in a safe and sacred space, without judgment, and information is kept strictly confidential. There are Project Rachel Days of Prayer and Healing throughout Long Island, led by the Sisters of Life. Regardless of faith, number of abortions or other issues, all are welcome to attend. Participants will not be asked to discuss their abortion, and privacy is always a priority.

Confidential phoneline:

1-516-766-2538 or 1(888) 456-HOPE (4673) se habla espanol

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Support at a Difficult Time

treatment-1327811_1920 While these services are offered from the Catholic tradition, the one-call outreach program is intended to serve individuals from any walk of life. Our staff are prepared to assist people of all religions or persons of no particular faith tradition. It’s not necessary to identify your faith, but doing so may help in obtaining spiritual support or connecting with clergy or chaplains (if requested or needed).

Many who are suffering alone take great comfort in sharing their burden. Counselors are available to meet with women individually, in person or over the phone, whether in a single conversation or in ongoing meetings. This outreach allows women, couples and families the opportunity to respond with courage to what may be their life’s most difficult moments.

The confidential, dedicated telephone number for this program is 1 (855) 301-4CHS, supported by the availability of multilingual interpretive services. Anyone of any faith may call or refer to this support line, including representatives of parishes, colleges and crisis pregnancy centers, to facilitate safe, nonjudgmental companioning for women and couples in a crisis pregnancy. To speak to someone about pregnancy options immediately between 7:00 pm and 7:30 am Monday to Friday or on the weekend, please call 1 (800) 712-HELP (4357).