For quite some time, Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre has been supporting families from the South Georgian Bay region … Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Stayner and Angus. But many of the families who contact us from that area, are not able to drive all the way to Barrie to...
“It’s been a hard day today, I’m not sure how to come to a decision.” That was one of the first things Jodie said when she and her boyfriend Cole came to the centre for an after-hours appointment on a dark winter evening. Jodie’s face reflected the fear and shock she...
At Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre, we serve individuals who come from diverse backgrounds who are facing incredibly varied circumstances. Some of the women we support are educated professionals who are facing pregnancy at a time that is challenging for them. We also...
“I feel so alone” Aloneness is one of the most common feelings described by women facing unplanned pregnancy when they first visit Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre. Sometimes women feel alone because they are undecided about whether to continue a pregnancy...
One of the many blessings of the centre being open for more than 10 years, is seeing some of the longer-term outcomes in lives of the amazing women we’ve been privileged to journey with. Sylvia is one of those ladies! This is her story … I came from a home of...
When Daniella and Augustine found out they were pregnant, they were new to Canada and faced unique challenges as they considered their pregnancy options. Augustine shares… “We were in shock, totally…We were in a new place. It was really tough for...
On November 4th, 2016, Barrie Pregnancy Resource Centre celebrated its 10th Anniversary! We were so pleased to have Jenna Wickens with us that night to share her Spoken Word poem, that expresses how many women feel as they come to the centre … and how our team...
“I was expecting to do it alone…” Tammy came to the BPRC for information while facing an unplanned pregnancy in the midst of a difficult relationship, but she found more than information… she found support that she was not expecting....
Rebecca thought she was alone… she thought she would face rejection… she thought she would be judged… “My first feelings when I was pregnant was ‘…my parents are going to kill me.'” When Rebecca first found out about her...
“Scared is the number one word that I would use…” These are the words Marie uses to describe her feelings when she first found out she was pregnant… but we are so glad she didn’t stay there! Watch the video below to hear about...
