PREGNANCY OPTIONS CENTRE

01243 784177

Help and Support for unplanned pregnancy, post abortion and pregnancy loss

To provide a safe place where those facing an unplanned pregnancy can explore their thoughts in a non-judgemental environment. To provide ongoing emotional and practical support to those who continue with their pregnancies, have an abortion or choose to release for adoption. To deliver engaging, non-directive, preventative educational sessions to young people about the myths and facts that surround sexual behaviour and the importance of relationship boundaries. We are members of the BACP 250716

Why the community needs us

An estimated 40% of all pregnancies are unplanned, 60% of which result in abortion, with 197,533 abortions taking place in England and Wales in 2017 DOH. At Options we recognise that unplanned pregnancy is a complex issue with physical, mental and emotional implications regardless of the outcome. Factors surrounding their choices can be bewildering and yet a clear decision needs to be made in a short time frame. We provide a safe, non-judgemental environment for clients to explore their Options.

Our impact on the community

In 2018 we delivered over 200 hours of free counselling, 36% of our counselling clients were aged 15 - 24 years old. 14 % of our clients were male. Our counselling service has been described as "life-saving". Demand on our services continue to rise each year. Our education work delivered workshops to over 1,500 students aged 11-16 years old, including specialist groups with students who have additional needs and with those who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education.

What your gift could provide

£25

Will run our email and telephone answer service run for 1 month

£60

Pays for one educational session to a class of 30 young people

£100

Pay for two counselling sessions

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Charity Information

PREGNANCY OPTIONS CENTRE

Telephone: 01243 784177

Address: St Johns House, St Johns Street, Chichester, Sussex, PO19 1UU

Established in: 1997

Registered charity no.: 1165555