Project Rachel is
the name of the Catholic Church's healing ministry to those who have been
involved in abortion. Its name comes from Scripture:
 In
Ramah is heard the sound of moaning,
 of
bitter weeping!
Rachel
mourns her children,
she
refuses to be consoled
because
her children are no more.
Thus
says the LORD:
Cease
your cries of mourning,
wipe
the tears from your eyes.
The
sorrow you have shown shall have its reward...
There
is hope for your future.
Jeremiah
31:15-1
Project Rachel operates as a network of healing composed of specially-trained caregivers which may include priests, deacons, sisters, lay staff and volunteers, mental health professionals, spiritual directors, mentors, chaplains and others, such as medical personnel. These individuals, often working as a team, provide direct care to women, men and adolescents who have been touched by an abortion loss, enabling them to grieve, receive forgiveness, and find peace. Although most dioceses use the name Project Rachel, some programs are named differently. In addition to individualized counseling, some programs include support groups and retreats. Founded in 1984 by Victoria Thorn in Milwaukee, today Project Rachel programs can be found in about 150 Catholic dioceses in the United States, as well as in dioceses in other countries.
A single phone call or e-mail to a Project Rachel office (see map) puts you in touch with those who can help. Also, the National Office of Post-Abortion Reconciliation and Healing (NOPARH) sponsors a nationwide referral service for those seeking help after abortion. For a referral contact NOPARH at 800.5WE.CARE, or access its website at http://www.noparh.org.
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To Locate the Project Rachel
Nearest to You, Click on Your State
North East Coast
CONNECTICUT
Diocese: Bridgeport
Project Rachel / Catholic Center
Contact: Clarissa
Referral Phone: 203-218-0291
Hispanic Contact: Rachel
Hispanic Referral Phone: 203-313-0101
Email: jeremiah31v17@aol.com
Diocese: Hartford
Project Rachel—St. Mary’s
Contact: Fr. Jim Cronin
Referral Phone: 888-281-2925
Diocese: Norwich
Catholic Charities / Office of Family Life
Contact: Sue
Referral Phone: 860-889 8307; 800-554-5173 (ask for Project Rachel)
Email: swilliams@ccfsn.org
DELAWARE
Diocese: Wilmington
Catholic Charities of Wilmington / Project Rachel
Contact: Tom
Referral Phone: 302-655-9624
MAINE
Diocese: Portland
Family Life Institute / Catholic Charities
Contact: Sandra
Referral Phone: 800-CARE-002 (ME only); 207-879-1130 ext. 770
Email: familylifeinstitute@ccmaine.org
MARYLAND
Diocese: Baltimore
Project Rachel
Contact: Denise
Referral Phone: 410-354-6900; 800-286-4224
Email: projectrachel@archbalt.org
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Diocese: Washington DC
Project Rachel
Contact: Julia
Referral Phone: 301-982-2008 (Area Only); 888-456-HOPE
Email: projectrachel@adw.org
MASSACHUSETTS
Diocese: Boston
Project Rachel
Contact: Marianne
Referral Phone: 508-651-3100
Email: help@projectrachelboston.com
Diocese: Fall River
Project Rachel
Contact: Marian
Referral Phone: 508-997-3300
Email; pla@plrachel.com
Diocese: Springfield
Catholic Charities at St. Francis of Assisi / Project Rachel
Contact: Vickie
Referral Phone: 413-452-0606
Email: v.riddle@diospringfield.org
Diocese: Worcester
Project Rachel
Contact: Allison
Referral Phone: 508-791-HOPE / 508-791-4673
Email: projectrachel@worcesterdiocese.org
NEW
HAMPSHIRE
Diocese: Manchester
Catholic Charities / Project Rachel
Contact: Dick
Referral Phone: 800-562-5249 (NH only)
Email: rshannon@nh-cc.org
NEW
JERSEY
Diocese: Camden
Project Rachel / Rachel’s Vineyard
Contact: Stephanie
Referral Phone: 866-4RACHEL (24 hr. hotline)
Email: sclaudy@camdendiocese.org
Diocese: Metuchen
Rachel’s Hope / Catholic Charities
Contact: Carmen (English and Spanish)
Referral Phone: 877-877-4300 (area only)
Diocese: Newark
Respect Life / Project Rachel
Contact: Michelle
Referral Phone: 732-388-8211
Email: arnewrespect@sjanj.net
Diocese: Paterson
Project Rachel
Contact: Marie or Mary
Referral Phone: 973-777-8818 ext. 269
Email: mryan@patersondiocese.org
Diocese: Trenton
Project Rachel / Office of Family Life
Contact: Donna
Referral Phone: 609-406-7400 ext. 5592
Email: dgoodw@dioceseoftrenton.org
NEW
YORK
Diocese: Buffalo
Project Rachel
Contact: Dawn
Referral Phone: 716-847-2205
Email; diacono@buffalodiocese.org
Diocese: New York City
Family Life / Respect Life Office
Contact: Christina
Referral Phone: 212-371-1011 ext. 4673 (HOPE)
Email: Christina.schuerger@archny.org
Diocese: New York City
Sisters of Life
Contact: Sr. Maria Joseph
Referral Phone: 718-881-8008
Email; postabortionhelp@sistersoflife.org
Diocese: New York City
LUMINA
Contact: Theresa
Referral Phone: 877-LUMINA1
Email: lumina@postabortionhelp.org
Diocese: Rockville Centre
Life Center of Long Island
Project Rachel
Contact: Lorraine
Referral Phone: 631-722-4355; 631-RACHELL
Email: lgariboldi@optonline.net
Diocese: Ogdensburg
Project Rachel
Contact: Sr. Donna
Referral Phone: 315-393-2255
Email: ccdirect@wadhams.edu
Diocese: Rochester
Project Rachel
Contact: Jan
Referral Phone: 585-328-3210 ext. 1304; 888-9RACHEL
Email: armantrout@dor.org
Diocese: Syracuse
Project Rachel
Contact: Lisa
Referral Phone: 315-424-3737
Email: lhall@syracusediocese.org
PENNSYLVANIA
Diocese: Allentown
Project Rachel
Contact: Maryann
Referral Phone: 866-3RACHEL
Email: mdunn@allentowndiocese.org
Diocese: Altoona-Johnstown
Project Rachel
Contact: Susan
Referral Phone: 814-884-8000
Email: projectrachel@dioceseaj.org
Diocese: Erie
Bereavement Ministries / Project Rachel
Contact: Erin
Referral Phone: 800-374-3723 ext. 254
Email: elandini@eriecd.org
Diocese: Greensburg
Project Rachel
Contact: Sue
Referral Phone: 412-837-1840
Email: ssabulsk@dioceseofgreensburg.org
Diocese: Harrisburg
The Rachel Ministry
Contact: Mary
Referral Phone: 717-657-4804
Email: mshriver@hbgdiocese.org
Diocese: Philadelphia
Project Rachel
Contact: Susan
Referral Phone: 215-587-5640
Email: svadas@adphila.org
Diocese: Pittsburg
Department of Social Awareness
Contact: Megan
Referral Phone: 412-456-3167
Email: Rachel@diopitt.org
Diocese: Scranton
Project Rachel / Catholic Social Services
Contact: Helen
Referral Phone: 570-207-2283
Other Offices:
Hazelton 570-455-1521
Honesdale 570-253-4561
Stroudsburg 570-476-6460
Tunkhannoch 570-836-1101
Wilkes Barre 570-822-7118
Williamsport 570-322-4220
RHODE
ISLAND
Diocese: Providence
Project Rachel
Contact: Kris
Referral Phone: 401-421-2833 ext. 119
Email: projectrachel@dioceseofprovidence.org
VERMONT
Diocese: Burlington
Catholic Charities/Post-Abortion Ministries
Contact: Ellie
Referral Phone: 802-851- 8379
Email: askforellie@hotmail.com
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