We at St Mary's have a wonderful link with them

Hope's Place are a pro-choice Christian centre in Bristol offering a free and confidential counselling service for issues relating to:
Unexpected pregnancy
Abortion
Post-abortion
Baby loss (miscarriage and stillbirth)
Adoption
All their services are free of charge and they can be contacted on 0117 9686303 to arrange an appointment.

Couple counselling is available when required, and men may also be seen on their own. Non-directive counselling is Hope’s Place’s policy and the aim is to make appointments the same week that a client phones.

Women are given the time and space to talk through their experiences and struggles so that they do not feel judged, but instead feel that they are somewhere where they can find vital support.

The counselling service has no religious content and is available free to all women regardless of their faith or background.

in Primary and Secondary Schools with Youth Groups and parents.

Families - for Year 6. Topics covered include: What is a family? When does life begin? Why are family relationships important?

Choices - for use in Secondary Schools. Covering a wide range of topics.

Esteem8 - for girls in Year 7 upwards. Enabling young people to build self-esteem, gain confidence, make positive decisions, deal with peer pressure, develop positive relationships and all aspects of feeling good about themselves

Speakeasy - for parents. A Family Planning Association Course which enables parents and carers to gain confidence, in discussing issues with their chidlren.

Hope's Place run a self esteem group for young girls at St Mary's, they provide the input and we provide the venue and the tea. It is a great opportunity for young girls to develop positive self-images.

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