Need Support After Your Abortion?

You may have made your choice willingly, without any hang ups or second thoughts. Or you might have felt pressured by other people that you care about and respect. Maybe you felt like it was your only option. In any case, you made a choice and you had no idea how that choice would affect you.

You’re not alone. Women have found true freedom and healing from the pain of their abortions. It’s time to choose again – to make a choice to heal, to become strong, to be restored. We know that the choice is far from easy. We are here to help.

We offer a confidential, non-judgmental environment in which you can talk and consider group support if you choose.

Although not all women and men who choose abortion experience problems afterward, many do. Immediately following an abortion, you may feel a sense of relief that the crisis is over. After the abortion, the sense of relief may be replaced by some of the following:

• Depression
• Sadness
• Eating disorders
• Anxiety
• Feelings of low self-esteem
• Desire to avoid pregnant women and/or babies
• Recurring nightmares or flashbacks to the abortion experience
• Various types of addictive behaviors

Many credible studies have been done, and psychologists are now recognizing PAS (Post-Abortion Stress) as a type of post-traumatic stress disorder.

If you are seeking after-abortion support, we offer two options: 

1. After-Abortion Support & Care (AASC) Group

Our AASC group is an eight-week online study that provides an opportunity to connect with others and receive ongoing care in a supportive, compassionate environment.

To join a support group, fill out this form by selecting English or Spanish at the top of the page. Call 973-655-9806 or text 973-840-8924 for more information.

2. AASC Drop-In Sessions

If you prefer a more flexible option, our After Abortion Support and Care (AASC) drop-in sessions provide a safe, private, and compassionate space for those seeking support after an abortion experience.

Whether you would like to share your story, connect with others who have been where you are, better understand what you may be feeling, or simply listen, you are welcome to join a session—or as many sessions as you need.

AASC Facilitators will be online on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:30–8:30 PM, October through March. Sessions will take place over Zoom, allowing participants to join from the comfort and privacy of their own home.

To help us maintain a safe and private environment, registration is required. Once your registration is received, you will receive additional information about the session and how to join.