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Help
Hotlines: Around the Clock Assistance |
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Suicide Hotlines:
1-800-784-2933 (1-800-SUICIDE) or 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK) or,
for the deaf, 1-800-799-4889.
When you
can't go on, please call a suicide hotline. Let someone know your
pain. You can call these toll free, national hotlines 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. Locally, you can find help through the
Chester County Intervention Service at:
(610) 918-2100 (1-877
918-2100).
Domestic
Violence: 1 (610) 444-6797.
The
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, Inc. has opened a satellite
office in Kennett Square. The agency services include a 24-hour
hotline, counseling, emergency and transitional housing, legal advocacy
and representation, support groups, referrals, outreach and
education. There are two regular staff members, a legal advocate and
a bilingual counselor. Other staff members based in the main office
in West Chester, will travel to Southern Chester County as required for
appointments and consultations. Services and free and confidential.
Alcohol
and Drug Problems: 1 (800) 799-HOPE [(800) 799-4673].
Father
Martin's Ashley -
24-Hour Help Line. 800 Tydings Lane;
Havre de Grace, Md., 21078; (800) 799-HOPE (4673).
Pregnancy
Hotlines
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Catholic
Social Services: 1 (800) CARE-002. |
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Adoptions
From the Heart: 1 (800) 355-5500.
Adoptions
From the Heart: If you are pregnant and confused, adoption
may be right for you. Did you know that with Open Adoption you
can choose and meet the parents for your child and stay in touch as he
or she grows up? The caring, trained staff at Adoptions From the
Heart will answer your questions, and help and support you throughout
this process. For more information, please call the 24-Hour Help line
at (800) 355-5500, or the Office at (610)
642-7200. |
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Birthright:
1 (800) 550-4900.
Birthright:
Many women make the painful decision to abort because they feel
there is no other alternative. At Birthright, we offer women an alternative to abortion
by providing real help that includes free pregnancy testing, maternity clothes, layettes, housing, adoption information,
and parenting information. In Chester County, Birthright is
located at 112 South High Street in West Chester.
You can call Birthright at (610) 436-0773; toll-free hotline - (800) 550-4900.
For information on becoming a Birthright volunteer, please call (610)
436-0773 and ask for Kathleen Bradlee. |
For
other support services see
Information
Please,
or
go to
Catholic
Social Services, Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
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