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Pregnancy Support Counselor

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ORGANIZATION: Birthright of Pittsbugh

  • 11 people are interested

Birthright offers any girl or woman regardless of age, race, creed, marital or economic status, who feels distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. A Birthright counselor is there for clients to provide pregnancy tests and emotional support for a woman in a difficult pregnancy situation. S/he also provides referrals for material support for women in crisis pregnancies. We prefer people who can commit to a certain time block each week, from 1-4 hours per week. Please call the office at 412-621-1988

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About Birthright of Pittsbugh

Location:

160 North Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, US

Mission Statement

"It is the right of every pregnant woman to give birth and the right of every child to be born." - Louise Summerhill, Founder, Birthright International. Birthright offers pregnant girls and women alternatives to abortion with compassion and practical assistance.

Description

Birthright provides caring, non-judgmental support to girls and women who are distressed by an unplanned pregnancy. Using its own resources and those of the community, Birthright offers positive and loving alternatives. Birthright presents many services and refers for many more. We provide friendship and emotional support, free pregnancy testing, and maternity and baby clothes. We also give information and referrals to help clients meet legal, medical, financial, and housing needs. Birthright treats each woman as an individual who deserves kindness and respect, as well as personal attention to her unique situation. All Birthright services are free, absolutely confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, creed, economic or marital status.

  • Completely confidential help
  • Friendship and emotional support
  • Free pregnancy testing
  • Medical referrals
  • Legal referrals
  • Educational assistance and referrals
  • Maternity and baby clothes
  • Housing referrals
  • Referrals to social agencies
  • Referrals for professional counseling
  • Information on:
    • Prenatal development
    • Job search/career development
    • Adoption
    • Pregnancy & childbirth
    • Child care options
    • Child safety issues

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Crisis Support
Women
Children & Youth, Crisis Support, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

160 North Craig StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213

(40.44954,-79.95015)
 

SKILLS

  • Office Reception
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2 hours (or more) per week
  • 2 hour minimum shift per week but can do more if able

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