PHD’s Intervention Services are designed to help women who are struggling with practical and emotional issues of pregnancy and raising young children. Many PHD clients live at or below the poverty level and are extremely grateful for the guidance and support they receive from PHD.
Highly-trained Volunteer Intake Coordinators and Case Managers are at the front lines to field crisis calls and greet and assess clients new to or returning to PHD. Through their efforts, women are informed about and connected to a variety of resources including PHD’s professional counseling, education and Baby & Maternity Closet. Our volunteers also provide a vast array of community linkages and work with families to become self sufficient as they navigate the waters of pregnancy and parenting.
PHD’s professional counseling covers the areas of pregnancy, early childhood parenting, postpartum depression, sexual readiness and abstinence, grief and loss of a child, and post abortion and post adoption.
FAQs
How long can a woman receive services from PHD? A woman can receive services until her child turns three years of age. There is no time limit for women who seek our help for grief and loss counseling; she may seek PHD’s help no matter when the loss occurred.
Is there a cost for services? No. Professional counseling, support services and Baby & Maternity Closet are free of charge regardless of race, age, income, geography, religious or marital status.
Can my husband or partner receive services? Yes. PHD provides counseling for couples if requested. Grandparents may also receive counseling.
Can I just come to the Baby Closet? In order to receive Baby Closet support a person must be a client of PHD. Becoming a client requires an intake visit and assessment with an Intake Coordinator or Case Manager.
Does PHD provide transportation? No. Fortunately many PHD clients have transportation or can coordinate a ride. Public transportation is also available via taxi service or at nearby Harper College.
