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2009 Volunteer Counselor Training Newsletters |
Services
The Rockville Pregnancy Center offers these services to clients wihout charge.
“Window to the Womb” MEDICAL CLINIC
We converted to a medical clinic in 1999 to offer free sonograms to pregnant women who are abortion-minded, or undecided about carrying to term. Our hope was that once a woman has an opportunity to see her baby moving inside the womb and get all pertinent information on her options, she will choose life for her unborn child. This “Window to the Womb” ultrasound program has seen the vast majority of our abortion-vulnerable women choose life for their babies while watching their babies moving and hearing their baby’s heartbeat.
STD TESTING and Treatment
Informed Woman’s Program- Pregnancy Testing and counseling
Free pregnancy tests are given and information on prenatal development is explained. The physical, emotional and spiritual consequences of abortion are discussed, as well as information about adoption options. Sonograms may be given if the client is undecided about continuing her pregnancy. Referrals for prenatal care, financial and medical assistance, and other community resources are given.
TEEN EMPOWERMENT ABSTINENCE PROGRAM
We promote chastity as the most effective and positive lifestyle for single individuals. Many of our single clients test negative for pregnancy and express relief. We believe that a pregnancy is not the root problem, but a symptom of a lifestyle that is outside of God’s will, thus carrying with it destructive consequences. We lovingly encourage them to view their life’s goals in light of their sexual behavior and its consequences.
We have developed workshops for teens and college students using group discussion, video and role-play and skits demonstrating that abstinence from sexual activity until marriage is the most satisfying lifestyle.
Using our “abstinence-only” approach, this message was received enthusiastically by students and sponsors alike. By using games, role-playing, videos and lecture, the teens learn about the consequences of sex, physically (sexually-transmitted diseases and pregnancy), and emotionally (guilt, broken hearts, lower self esteem). Sexually active teens are presented with the option of “second virginity”, a choice made to remain chaste beginning now.
BABY BOUTIQUE
Donations of a wide assortment of gently-used baby and maternity clothing are made available for anyone having a need. Baby accessories, formula and diapers are also available. We can no longer accept large items due to space limitations. Approximately 40% of our clients use this service.
POST ABORTION COUNSELING & RECOVERY GROUPS
We offer compassionate, one-on-one counseling to those women and men who are suffering emotionally from a past abortion. Our goal is that they find healing and restoration through our Lord.
CLASSES
HEALTHY MOMS, HEALTHY BABIES is for pregnant young women 20 years of age and under to teach them about pregnancy and babies. The 4 classes include:
Healthy Pregnancy
Labor & Delivery
Infant Nutrition
Baby Care Basics
LIFE SKILLS Workshops
are for women and men of any age who want information on these topics:
Baby Care Basics
Childbirth Education
Healthy Relationships for Women
Healthy Relationships for Men
Budgeting (Too Much Month and Too Little Money)
How to Have a Personal Relationship with God
GLOW
This is a support group for teens who have decided that abstinence really is the best and healthiest form of behavior. This is for teens who have been sexually active, may even have children, but are ready to do a U-turn from being sexually active.
