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Public Communication programmes on the issue of Prevention
The health promotion and education function of the HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme aims to develop effective approaches to contribute to the prevention of crisis pregnancy through a mix of communications initiatives, promotional activities and health education programmes.
Think Contraception
The Crisis Pregnancy Programme's three-year health promotion programme on prevention Think Contraception targets 18-24 year olds and aims to prevent unplanned pregnancy by reminding sexually active young adults that consistent use of contraception is the most effective way to prevent unplanned pregnancy. For more information about the Think Contraception campaign click here.
B4UDECIDE Campaign
The b4udecide campaign aims to encourage teenagers to make healthy, responsible decisions about relationships and sex. It is aimed at teenagers aged between 14-16. It also aims to be a useful resource for parents, teachers and youth workers. The website, www.b4udecide.ie, features quizzes, polls and video interviews with young people on forming healthy relationships, dealing with peer pressure and why it’s better for young people to wait until they are older before having sex for the first time. For more information click here
Resources for Parents
In response to requests from parents and parent groups for help on how to begin talking to children about relationships and sex, the Crisis Pregnancy Programme has developed a range of resources to assist parents in communicating with their children/teenagers about these topics. These resources include: the 'Busy Bodies' booklet for parents of 10-14 year olds; the 'You can talk to me' DVD and booklet for parents of 11-15 year olds; ‘Parents, Tips for talking to older teenagers about relationships and sex’ supplement and ‘The Facts’ DVD and booklet for parents of older teenagers. For more information about these resources click here.
Resources for Teachers and Youth Workers
The HSE Crisis Pregnancy Programme has in partnership with the Department of Education developed a Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) pack for teachers of senior cycle students in secondary schools. The Talking Relationships, Understanding Sexuality Teaching (TRUST) Resource comprises of a DVD and set of lesson plans. Training on the appropriate use of the resource is offered to all schools through the SPHE Support Service. Details of in-service training are available on www.sphe.ie or telephone 01 8057718.
‘The Facts’ was produced to help teachers, parents and youth workers to provide sex education to young people. It contains information on contraception (including a condom demonstration), STIs, crisis pregnancy and fertility. To order a free copy of the DVD and booklet, email info@crisispregnancy.ie or call 01 814 62 92.
Public Communication programmes to support women faced with a Crisis Pregnancy
Positive Options
Positive Options is the umbrella brand that promotes service offering state-funded crisis pregnancy counselling in Ireland. 14 crisis pregnancy counselling services are now promoted under the Positive Options banner. High levels of awareness of Positive Options can be seen through advertising on television, cinema, press, radio, washroom, transport and ambient media. Ad campaigns coincide with times when demand for crisis pregnancy counselling is known to be particularly high. Prominent colour advertisements on choosing a crisis pregnancy service are also taken in all Golden Pages directories. For more information about the Positive Options campaign click here.
Positive Options Phase II
The Agency commissioned the development of a suite of resources that can be given to a woman during a crisis pregnancy counselling session. They contain comprehensive and practical information on a number of topics such as dealing with the end of a relationship, having a baby, being a parent, and returning to work and education. They were designed so that a woman knows where she can get further help, in addition to counselling, should she require it. A discreet envelope was designed so that leaflets can be stored in a confidential way.
- To view ‘What is counselling?’ click here
- To view ‘Having a baby’ click here
- To view ‘Becoming a parent’ click here
- To view ‘When a relationship ends’ click here
- To view ‘Returning to education’ click here
- To view ‘Getting into employment’ click here
- To view ‘Childcare, finding what works for you and your child’ click here
Key Contacts
The Crisis Pregnancy Programme developed this programme area to respond to the information needs of organisations that may encounter women experiencing a crisis pregnancy. A ‘Key Contact’ can be described as a person or agency who may be contacted by a woman in need of information on crisis pregnancy support services. The following resources have been developed under the Key Contact banner.
- Information and Service Directory for Community and Health Care Professionals (developed in conjunction with the HSE South).
- Primary Care Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Crisis Pregnancy, Emergency Contraception Patient Information leaflet and Termination of Pregnancy Patient Information leaflet (developed in partnership with - and available to GPs from - the Irish College of General Practitioners). View pdf
- Information and Service Directory for Community and Health Care Professionals (developed in conjunction with the HSE Dublin North City and County/HSE North Eastern Area). View pdf
- Directory of Supported Accommodation for Women Experiencing a Crisis Pregnancy. View pdf
- Information and Service Directory on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Prevention of Crisis Pregnancy. View pdf
- Reproductive Health Information for Migrant Women: Pregnancy Prevention, Crisis Pregnancy Options, Related Health Matters.
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