Our social workers can provide a space where she can feel safe, heard, and respected—where she does not feel stressed or pressured. We can also provide you with resources for how best to approach her during this stressful time.
The resources below will help to guide a conversation with your partner, family member, friend, or client.
We provide free, confidential guidance for partners, parents, friends, and healthcare professionals looking for ways to offer compassionate, informed support. Fill out the form below to access resources, speak with a counselor, or learn how to best assist your loved one or patient.
My partner or spouse is pregnant
If you and your girlfriend, wife, or partner are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be feeling panicked, helpless, or overwhelmed. Our counselors can help calm the noise and explain your options and your rights. We know that you may have a million questions: What am I going to do? What do I say to her? How can I support her? We can provide answers and help you figure out your next steps. Our counselors are available to meet with you in person or virtually. You can reach us by phone, email, or text 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
My friend or family member is pregnant
If you are the parent, family member, or friend of someone who is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, our counselors can provide you with information that can help your loved one understand her options. Our social workers can help provide a space where she can feel safe, heard, and respected—where she does not feel stressed or pressured.
My client is facing an unplanned pregnancy
We are here for our community. Professionals encountering new and expectant parents considering their options can rely on Spence-Chapin for unbiased information and resources about family support services and adoption. We have trained thousands of healthcare professionals, counselors, and social service advocates on options counseling and support for pregnant women and their partners. Spence-Chapin also provides continuing education programs, and offers relevant and engaging, web-based and in-person adoption and child welfare workshops throughout the year. If you have a question or would like to speak with us about a patient or client, please contact us. We are available by phone, email, or text 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Our counselors are available to meet in-person or virtually.
With offices in NYC, Long Island and New Jersey, we work with healthcare professionals, parent groups, educators, elected officials, and more to provide education on family services, parenting, and adoption.
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