Options Counseling Services

Resolving an unintended pregnancy poses a difficult dilemma for some women. MHCW offers preliminary counseling sessions with an experienced counselor. Parenthood, adoption, and abortion are explored, and each patient is supported in making a well informed decision.

For women who are undecided, counseling appointments are scheduled after pregnancy is confirmed, but prior to scheduling an abortion. A donation of $20 is requested, but no one is refused this service. Call 612-332-2311 or 1-800-998-6075 to schedule a counseling appointment.

Every woman who is planning to have an abortion at MHCW will review her decision with a member of our staff during her appointment. Women who are undecided are encouraged to take additional time to decide, and may reschedule or cancel their abortion procedure.

Want some help to think through this decision on your own or with your partner? The National Abortion Federation has published published a useful guide available at www.pregnancyoptions.info/. Women wishing to talk to a pro-choice, non-judgmental clergymember may contact the All Options Clergy Counseling Service sponsored by the Minnesota Affiliate of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 612-870-0974.

Although most women who have abortions do not suffer negative feelings afterward, it is normal to experience a wide range of feelings. If you are having difficulty after an abortion, you may want to explore this website written edited by Ava Torre-Bueno, a social worker: http://www.peaceafterabortion.com.

One other website and helpline many women and men find helpful is www.4exhale.org or 1-866-4EXHALE. This organization provides a forum for men and women to talk freely about their experience with abortion. The phone line is open Monday through Friday evenings from 5pm to 10pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 10pm. Spanish speakers are available on Wednesday evenings and upon request.