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A nonprofit serving Ottawa and surrounding area with compassionate support, specializing in Pregnancy Options Support, Parenting Support, and After Abortion Support.

09/22/2026

“What if we don’t want the same thing?”

At First Place Options, we hear questions like this often.

An unexpected pregnancy can bring so many emotions, fear, hope, uncertainty, excitement, and everything in between. And sometimes, the hardest part is realizing that you and your partner aren’t feeling the same way about what comes next.

Maybe you want to continue the pregnancy, but your partner doesn’t.

Maybe your partner is encouraging abortion, but you’re unsure.

Maybe you’re both overwhelmed and don’t know what you want.

We understand that these conversations can be difficult. We also know that sometimes people just need a safe place to slow down, be honest about what they’re feeling, and know that they don’t have to have all the answers right away.

At First Place Options, we provide free, confidential pregnancy options counselling for individuals and couples. You can come on your own, or you can come together with your partner. Our role is to listen, help you work through what you’re facing, and give you space to explore your options without judgment.

If this is something you, or someone you love, is walking through right now, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Read the full blog: What to Do When You and Your Partner Want Different Pregnancy Options

https://www.firstplaceoptions.ca/content/blog-what-do-when-you-and-your-partner-want-different-pregnancy-options

08/04/2026

"When I started seeking support for my pregnancy loss, I had miscarried 6 months prior and thought that the worst of my grief had passed. Surely I didn't need support anymore. But, I found myself struggling with flashbacks of the events, happening at all times of the day without my consent.

My friend recommended getting support from First Place Options and it made all the difference. They reminded me that grief is not a straight line and there will be stages where I am feeling whole again and stages that I will struggle to get through the day, and both are acceptable and do not diminish my loss.

They helped me to have a concentrated place to feel my grief, to release the emotions and tension that I had bottled up to cope with everyday life. Through this process of both experiencing my emotions fully and working through the lies I was telling myself about my loss, I was able to get to a place of greater healing and even faced trying again for our next baby, without panic attacks or shame.

Thank you to the incredibly generous support I received. I am so grateful for your time, listening ears, and comfort."

It is a privilege to walk alongside our clients through some of their most difficult moments, offering compassion, support, and hope as they navigate seasons of grief and healing. Thank you to our generous donors for making this support possible and for being part of this work.

07/14/2026

Thank You, Operation Hope Partners!

A heartfelt thank you to every church, family, and donor who participated in Operation Hope. Because of your generosity, women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy are receiving not only the practical support they need, but also the compassion, encouragement, and hope that remind them they are not alone.

A special thank you to The Bridge for donating 33,800+ baby wipes and 12,400+ diapers—an incredible gift that will bless countless families!

We're also so grateful to Calvary Fellowship Ottawa for donating three stroller/car seat travel systems. These amazing gifts will make a real difference for the moms we serve.

Thank you for helping remind every family who walks through our doors that they are not alone.

06/17/2026

Operation Hope: The Story Continues

Over the past five weeks, we've had the privilege of sharing stories of hope with you.

You've met women facing difficult decisions, families navigating unexpected challenges, and volunteers whose lives have been changed through serving others. While every story was different, a common thread ran through all of them:

Someone was there to offer hope.

Hope has a way of changing everything. It doesn't always remove the challenges we face, but it reminds us that we don't have to face them alone. It brings light into difficult circumstances, courage in moments of uncertainty, and the reassurance that a better path forward is possible.

At First Place, we believe that true hope is ultimately found in Jesus. It is His love that compels us to care for those facing an unplanned pregnancy and His compassion that shapes the support we provide each day.

And through your partnership, that hope becomes tangible, through a listening ear, practical support, compassionate care, opportunities for prayer, and the simple reminder that every person has value and is not alone.

Because of you, hope wasn't just shared through these stories—it was experienced by real people facing real challenges.

A Note From Our Team

"One of the greatest privileges of our work is walking alongside people during some of the most difficult and uncertain moments of their lives. We often meet clients who feel overwhelmed, afraid, or completely alone.

What we witness time and again is that hope begins when someone feels truly seen, heard, and supported.
Thank you for making those moments possible. Thank you for helping create a place where compassion is offered without judgment, where practical support is available, and where lives are changed through simple acts of care in Jesus' name."

And the need continues.

This week, more women and families will reach out looking for support. More conversations will take place. More opportunities to offer hope will arise.

As we approach Father's Day, would you consider making a gift to help ensure that no woman or family has to walk through an unplanned pregnancy alone?

Together, we can continue writing stories of hope.

To make a donation or learn more about First Place Options, visit firstplaceoptions.ca

06/15/2026

REPOST: We Still Need Your Help!

Our shelves are running low, and we are currently in urgent need of several baby items to support local mothers and babies facing difficult circumstances.

Most-needed items:
• Baby soap/body wash
• Clothing (newborn–18 months, boys and girls)
• Bassinets
• Baby bath tubs
• Bouncy chairs
• High chairs

Every donation makes a direct impact, providing practical support, encouragement, and hope to families when they need it most.

Can you help?
- Donate an item
- Share this post with your friends and family
- Tag someone who may be able to help

To arrange a donation drop-off, please email [email protected] or call (613) 228-7475.

Thank you for helping us care for local families and reminding them they are not alone.

06/10/2026

A woman discovering courage, renewed faith, and hope after loss.

Operation Hope - Fifth Story

We had the honour and privilege of journeying with this mom through her miscarriage. The pain, grief and sadness were overwhelming at times, but in offering a safe space to share her emotions, and have her pain witnessed, eventually hope began to arise. She learned several months after meeting together that she was expecting again. This is her story of hope:

“I just wanted to share the news of our sweet Ellie girl and thank you for all your support in my pregnancy with her. It was a hard season after the loss of our first baby and there was so much fear with this pregnancy but you walked with me and helped me to trust God’s plan, whatever that looked like. Day by day and week by week, I felt the Lord carry me into a deeper relationship with himself, knowing He was big enough to carry the weight of all my hopes and fears.

Thank you for walking alongside me, believing with me, praying for me and reminding me of how good and faithful the Lord is, even in the midst of great loss and pain. All that you do is such a gift and service to the Lord and I pray that you are able to see just a fraction of the good work you’re a part of.“

Because every story matters, and every story can hold hope.

To learn more or give visit: https://www.firstplaceoptions.ca

06/04/2026

We are currently very low on several baby supplies and would be so grateful for any donations.

Items most needed right now:
• Baby soap/body wash
• Newborn to 18-months clothing (boys and girls)
• Bassinets
• Baby bath tubs
• Bouncy chairs
• High chairs

Every item donated helps us support mothers and babies who are facing challenging circumstances. Your generosity provides practical help, encouragement, and hope during a critical time.

If you are able to donate any of these items, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (613) 228-7475 for drop-off information.

Thank you for helping us care for local families in need.

06/03/2026

A woman navigating the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy.

Operation Hope - The Fourth Story

We provide a safe haven for women and couples facing the overwhelming reality of an unplanned pregnancy. Many arrive feeling pulled in different directions—surrounded by strong opinions from those in their lives and, at times, experiencing intense pressure from a partner about what decision to make. Alongside this, they are carrying their own fears and uncertainties.

Often, the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy add further layers of complexity, such as housing instability, health challenges, financial pressures, and more.

At First Place, clients are truly listened to and heard. They encounter compassion and empathy, receive reliable and accurate information about all of their options, and are given practical tools to support thoughtful decision-making. Our hope is to help each person move beyond fear and into a place of clarity and hope.

Pregnancy Options Support Client Quote:

“I just wanted to send you a message to thank you so much for our discussion yesterday. You had some great suggestions to try to sort out how I'm truly feeling and ultimately I think I know where I stand just from considering how I would feel "sitting with one of the options for a day". I cannot thank you enough for listening and being so supportive and for your helpful suggestions.”

Because every story matters, and every story can hold hope.

To learn more or give visit: https://www.firstplaceoptions.ca

05/27/2026

A volunteer finding freedom from past pain.

Operation Hope — Story Three

Because every story matters, and every story can hold hope.

To learn more, volunteer, or support this work, visit https://www.firstplaceoptions.ca/ or contact us at [email protected]

05/20/2026

A couple whose pregnancy scare reshaped their boundaries and faith.

Operation Hope — Story Two

When we submit our time and ministry to the Lord, we never know how He will choose to minister through us. This is one of those beautiful times when God intervened in a powerful way through a pregnancy test appointment. Hear what one client had to say:

“I just wanted to thank First Place Options for the exceptional care yesterday. I can't express how much it meant to me! I had a really good talk with my boyfriend last night and we laid some strong, clear boundaries, so that we can honour our desires to honour the Lord.

Later in the evening I went to a small group with my church and we were doing a Bible study on Jonah. I felt so seen and convicted by the Lord. I have seen the consequences of my rebellion and disobedience, and it was really not fun. I also saw how the Lord never stopped pursuing Jonah, like He never stops pursuing me.

I thank the Lord for the work He is doing through you and through First Place Options! It has encouraged and inspired me, and it truly spoke peace, light, and love into my soul.

Thank you for being a safe place where I could go to talk and get help! I will never forget this. This is a really great ministry and I will be praying for it. I really believe in the work that you guys are doing!”

Thank you for reading and for being part of this work. Each story shared is made possible by people like you who believe that healing, dignity, and hope are worth investing in.

Because every story matters, and every story can hold hope.

Learn more or give at https://www.firstplaceoptions.ca/donate

Address

#202/1600 Merivale Road
Ottawa, ON
K2G5J8

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 2:30pm

Telephone

613-228-7475

Website

http://firstplaceoptions.ca/

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