Heart for Alternatives Pregnancy Crisis Centre

Heart for Alternatives Pregnancy Crisis Centre We offer free pregnancy testing; confidential counselling and crisis pregnancy support.

Heart for Alternatives Pregnancy Crisis Center offers free pregnancy testing, confidential counselling, and crisis pregnancy support to women of all races and religions — both in person and over the phone.

📍 WHERE & WHEN

Walk-in: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1:00–3:30 PM
Corner of 9th Avenue & Villiers Road, Walmer, Port Elizabeth

Telephone: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

💙 WHAT WE DO
We help women make informed decisions about their pregnancy options. Our services include:
* Pre- & post-abortion counselling
* Referrals to social workers for adoption or foster care
* Community education & awareness programs
* Volunteer training

Every new mom who came to us for a pregnancy test receives a baby parcel before delivery — with nappies, baby clothing, blankets, and toiletries for mom.

🙋 ABOUT US & VOLUNTEERING
The center is led by Sue Pietersen, who manages daily activities and volunteer training. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and can serve in areas where they feel most comfortable — from counselling and admin to outreach, donation collections, and packing parcels.

🎁 DONATIONS
We always need:

* Nappies
* Baby clothing
* Baby blankets
* Toiletries for moms and babies

CASH DONATIONS are welcome:

Foundation of Joy NPC
Standard Bank (Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ)
Port Elizabeth Branch Code: 050-017
Cheque Account: 101 857 062 99
Reference: HEART4ALT

When it feels like there’s no way forward, you don’t have to face it alone.At Heart for Alternatives, we walk alongside ...
14/11/2025

When it feels like there’s no way forward, you don’t have to face it alone.

At Heart for Alternatives, we walk alongside women who feel overwhelmed by an unexpected pregnancy, uncertainty, or fear about their future. You deserve support, compassion, and the space to make informed decisions. All without judgment.

📍Located in Port Elizabeth, Joy of the Nations church
⏰ Tues & Wed: 12 - 3pm
🤍 Confidential and caring support
💬 Message us to connect — help is just a conversation away.

Thank you again to our kind ladies at Linton Grange crochet club for these donations. You're making a huge difference 😀 ...
12/11/2025

Thank you again to our kind ladies at Linton Grange crochet club for these donations. You're making a huge difference 😀

We were spoiled with a visit from Pumi, who started the GQ Mommy Club. She works alongside Embrace, the Movement for Mot...
08/11/2025

We were spoiled with a visit from Pumi, who started the GQ Mommy Club. She works alongside Embrace, the Movement for Mothers, to help Heart4A create a public profile. We got all dressed up as the camera was out, and we got to share our current needs and vision about the work here.
From right to left: Fatima (Volunteer), Pumi, Sue (Director of Heart4A) & Ansie (Volunteer).

The ladies at Linton Grange library crochet club has gone all out again, making these special gifts for our Bags of Hope...
07/11/2025

The ladies at Linton Grange library crochet club has gone all out again, making these special gifts for our Bags of Hope. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

So excited to put a Fundraiser together for the centre. Please share this post so we can spread the word 😀📅 Saturday, 22...
06/11/2025

So excited to put a Fundraiser together for the centre. Please share this post so we can spread the word 😀

📅 Saturday, 22Nov 2025, 10 AM - 12 PM
⛪️ Venue: Joy to the Nations Church, Cnr of 9th avenue and Villiers road
🕰️ RSVP 17 Nov:
📞 Whatsapp Lauren 083 228 6124 OR join the group link here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D34shl28b9j3ekbF360ANs?mode=wwt

Midwife Ansie Lima, who volunteers at the centre, is also launching her private midwifery practice, and we'll use this as a combined celebration.

Thank you, Santie Meyer , for these beautiful knitted sets and booties.
05/11/2025

Thank you, Santie Meyer , for these beautiful knitted sets and booties.

Thank you, Charmaine and Hearts of Hope Walmer Methodist Church , for these beautiful gifts! It makes a huge difference ...
05/11/2025

Thank you, Charmaine and Hearts of Hope Walmer Methodist Church , for these beautiful gifts! It makes a huge difference adding this to the Bags of Hope for the women who decide to parent 💜

💛 Heartfelt THANK YOU 💛We are deeply grateful to Covenant Grace Church and to Jenna for delivering these delightful tedd...
19/09/2025

💛 Heartfelt THANK YOU 💛
We are deeply grateful to Covenant Grace Church and to Jenna for delivering these delightful teddies, beanies, booties, and a blanket. 🧸🧶🧣

Your thoughtful gifts will bring warmth and comfort to the moms and babies we care for. 🌸👶
Thank you for your generosity and love!

💛 A huge THANK YOU 💛We are so grateful for the generous donations received from George Knitwits Class and Big Hearts at...
18/09/2025

💛 A huge THANK YOU 💛
We are so grateful for the generous donations received from George Knitwits Class and Big Hearts at Buffelsfontein. Your kindness and support make such a difference in the lives of the moms and babies we serve. 🌸👶

Your big hearts truly shine through – thank you for giving with so much love!

Thank you, Covenant Grace Church community group! We counted out our last 10 breast pads last week, so your donation cam...
17/09/2025

Thank you, Covenant Grace Church community group! We counted out our last 10 breast pads last week, so your donation came at the exact right time.

11/09/2025

Come and visit our beautiful exhibit at the expo. Come and enter our photo competition to win amazing prizes like: a balloon arch of your own for an event, beautiful flowers, a lactation visit in my clinic, a reflexology session with Lauren for post 40 weeks...and more. Goodie bags available from our table with freebies and discount vouchers in..make sure to visit us🥰

🌸 Heartfelt Thanks 🌸We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the wonderful ladies of Walmer Methodist Church fo...
02/09/2025

🌸 Heartfelt Thanks 🌸

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the wonderful ladies of Walmer Methodist Church for their generous donation of a beautiful blanket and baby sets. 💕

Your kindness and care will bring warmth and comfort to the little ones and their moms. Each stitch reflects love, and we are so grateful for the time and effort you put into creating these precious gifts. 🍼🧸

Thank you for being such a blessing to the moms and babies we serve! 💖

Address

Corner Of 9th Avenue And Villiers Road
Port Elizabeth

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12:00 - 15:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 15:00

Telephone

0719970147

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