ABORTION GRIEF?
Abortion grief and trauma is real. Many women experience post traumatic stress syndrome after an abortion.
Abortion grief and trauma can be immediate or delayed, it can negatively affect relationships and self esteem and lead to depression, self-harm and drug and alcohol abuse if not acknowledged and treated. Women may deny and supress the trauma and not consciously connect the problems they are having in their life with their abortion. Abortion grief and trauma can affect both women and men.
Looking for post-abortion support and counselling?
If you are experiencing depression, grief and/or trauma after an abortion, contact the below specialised services in your state for confidential support or call the Abortion Grief National Helpline on 1300 139 313.
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA
In SA eMerge Retreats are renowned for post-abortion healing and help services.
www.genesispregnancysupport.org.au/abortion-recovery-emerge
Phone 0450 080 263 or email emerge@genesisps.org.au
eMerge Retreats are run over one weekend from 6pm Friday night to 3:30 Sunday afternoon.Delivered in a small group setting and run by trained facilitators who are compassionate and supportive, retreats work through issues such as grief, anger, loss and forgiveness, leading toward emotional and spiritual peace, hope, love and freedom in a safe and confidential environment.
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NEW SOUTH WALES
Rachel’s Vineyard provides post-abortion healing support in NSW.
Email info@rachelsvineyard.org.au or phone Marg on 0400 092 555. Or contact Lena at lena.krynicka@op.pl. -
QUEENSLAND
In QLD, please contact the following local volunteers for post-abortion healing support.
Hope Alive Australia
Liz Preston - Counsellor and Supervisor
0411 668 408
liz@hopealiveaustralia.com.au
Rachel’s Vineyard
Barbara Jamesson
0402911992
b.jamesson@gmail.com
Jane Baccinelli
0422 172 554
janebacc@gmail.com
Gwen
0407 175 508
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VICTORIA
In VIC, please contact Pregnancy Assistance Frankston or Rachel’s Vineyard.
www.pregnancyassistancefrankston.org.au
Rachel’s Vineyard
Anne Neville
(03) 9870 7044
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ACT
Rachel’s Vineyard provides post-abortion grief support in ACT.
rachelsvineyardact@gmail.com
Kerin - 02 6196 8628 -
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
In WA, please contact Rachel’s Vineyard or Hope Alive Australia.
Rachel’s Vineyard
Sr. Stella OSM
0490 956 745
rachelsvineyardperthwa@gmail.com rachelsvineyardministriesperth.wordpress.com
Hope Alive Australia
Lyn Varty - Counsellor, Supervisor and Trainer
0499 042 551
admin@hopealiveaustralia.com.au www.hopealiveaustralia.com.au -
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Please contact Abortion Grief Australia on 1300 139 313. Visit www.abortiongrief.asn.au for more information and resources.