The Counselor’s Couch, Part 3: Pregnancy Centers of Central Virginia

A continuation from Part 2: Vera tells ALL

The goal of PCCV is straightforward: “reduce the abortion rate in the Central Virginia Piedmont area.” PCCV has a resounding Mission Statement that speaks both of their high standards in Christian ministry as well as their uncompromising care for women, men and children in Central Virginia.

The Pregnancy Centers of Central Virginia is a life-affirming Christian ministry committed to:

• HOPE for women, men and their families facing issues of unintended pregnancy;
• HELP through free and confidential counseling, education, medical services and adoption referrals;
• HEALTH by empowering individuals to make self-controlled, healthy lifestyle choices;
• HEALING through physical, emotional and spiritual support.

From these simple words - Hope, Help, Health and Healing - the counselors, staff and volunteers of PCCV are driven to serve their community with a steadfast love of neighbor. A clear and unwavering love of Christ fires their passion for life.

The differences between PCCV and abortion clinics are clear. PCCV knows the definition of “crisis pregnancy” and they are there for you. They know that while every crisis seems like a threat to our sense of well-being, God’s love and our strength as humans will pull us through any crisis and give us an opportunity to grow and learn about ourselves.

Unlike an abortion clinic, you are not demeaned to a number or patient file. You are an empowered individual, cared for lovingly by your pregnancy counselor every step of the way. When you feel like you might fall, your counselor is there to catch you. PCCV clients find friends and confidants in their counselors. Best of all, services are free and confidential.

Trained pregnancy counselors are in four convenient locations throughout Central Virginia - Downtown Charlottesville, Albemarle, Orange and Culpeper. PCCV puts their counselors through rigorous certification training, on-the-job and in-services trainings, and regular evaluations. You can be sure that your pregnancy counselor is top-notch.

Each center offers free, confidential pregnancy testing with immediate and reliable results. You have time to talk with your counselor about your results and receive upfront, factual information on all of your options, including parenting, abortion and adoption. Clients may request information about free limited medical services; free baby and maternity supplies; and referral information to social services, legal services or medical care. PCCV does not give referrals to abortion services or providers. A post abortion Bible study and support group is also offered several times a year. Women who attend say they feel “forgiven and set free.”

A trained volunteer is always available on their 24-hour helpline to take your call (434-220-3777 or 1-800-395-HELP (4357) toll-free), or visit www.VirginiaPregnancy.org. PCCV is committed to helping women, men and children, without false advertising or deception.