Help a friend .
My friend thinks she’s pregnant
An unexpected pregnancy can create a crisis situation for your friend. She may be feeling overwhelmed, scared, or confused about the decision she’s facing. Let her know she’s not alone. Tell her about Stillwaters. Our centre offers a trustworthy place for her to talk to someone about her situation and explore choices for her next steps.
Is she considering abortion?
Before your friend makes this important decision, she owes it to herself to obtain as much information about the abortion procedure as possible so she can make an informed decision. The client advocates at Stillwaters can provide her with factual information about abortion methods and risk factors. Encourage her to schedule an appointment.
What you can do
As her friend, you can help her understand her pregnancy and her choices for her next step by letting her know Stillwaters is here to help. Our client advocates can assess her needs and provide information about her concerns. All of our services are free and confidential.
Pressure from family and friends
An unplanned pregnancy often brings added pressure if your friend is worried about disappointing family and friends or losing a boyfriend. She may have many voices telling her what she should do. These opinions often make it difficult for her to feel freedom about making an informed decision.
Stillwaters understands your friend may be overwhelmed with added pressure from other people. We are here to help by providing a trustworthy place for her to learn about her options. Our goal is to provide her with factual information and support so we can choose what’s best for her unique circumstance.