The College Women's Shelter

A satellite of A Beacon of Hope centers.

For a nearly a decade, we have offered accurate information and education to women considering abortion. Our services are compassionate, understanding and sensitive....Our services are compassionate, understanding and sensitive.
The laws of the United States have given you the right to choose. The State of Georgia has added that law with the right to be informed. Having a choice assumes that you are fully aware of all your options.
We can provide you with the information you need to make that informed choice.

"We recognize the right of the individual, married or single, to be free from unwarranted governmental intrusion into matters so fundamentally affecting a person as the decision whether to bear or beget a child. That right necessarily includes the right of a woman to decide whether or not to terminate her pregnancy..." United States Supreme Court, January 22, 1973

Resources:
Options Consulting
Georgia law recognizes the importance of obtaining accurate information before making a choice about your pregnancy.

Support Systems
It may be helpful to speak with other women who have made a decision about their pregnancy. In addition, ongoing groups are available to porovide further support.

Community Resources
Local resources and refferals are available to meet the following needs.

* Financial Planning and Consulting,
* Housing Placements
* Prenatal Care
* Medical Referrals
* Scholarship
* Licenced Professional Counseling Scholarship
* Education Planning
* Childcare referrals


Options:
Abortion: If you feel that your career, education, financial stability and relationships will be negatively impacted, abortion seems the obvious choice. You deserve accurate information to help you make an informed choice, we can discuss this option with you.

Adoption: Many women think they would never consider it, but adoption has changed a great deal. Now, you can set the terms, you can choose the family. We can explore this option with you--without pressure.

Parenting: Am I ready? Can I still finish school? What about my career? Will he be there? Can I do this alone?