Crossroads Pregnancy Centre
1717 Kerrisdale Road V9S1N4 Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Thank you to Once Upon A Child for this huge donation of baby clothes! Due to this and other generous donations our shelves are beautifully stocked and we are unable to accept donations of clothing at this time. We will keep you posted for when this changes! In the meantime we are still happy to receive baby equipment and diapers, especially the larger sizes. Thank you for continuing to partner with us in serving our community!

Bassinets are something that we give out frequently to our new moms and we have run out! If you or someone you know has a gently used bassinet that is no longer being used we would love to be able to pass it on to someone who needs it.

Merry Christmas! From the staff, volunteers, and board of directors at Crossroads Pregnancy Centre.

Along with all other forms of pregnancy loss, abortion can come with so many different emotions. We are a safe place to share your experience. There is no judgement here. One of our trained client advocates will be here to support you along the way. Call or text today 250-716-1633

The holidays can be an especially difficult time for those struggling with grief. The grief from a pregnancy or infant loss is something that touches every area of our lives. You do not need to struggle alone. Call or text 250-716-1633

We get asked frequently if we are open and if we are accepting donations. The answer to both is YES! With precautions put in place we are happy to be able to see clients and continue receiving donations from our community, for our community! Contact us today: 250-716-1633

We're celebrating Adoption Awareness Month with our t-shirts from adoptedandloved.com For more information about adoption in BC you can visit bcadoption.com

Just a reminder that we are now closed for the Christmas holidays! However, we can still be reached by text at 250-716-1633 as well as Facebook messenger. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you again in the New Year!

In Case You Missed It! Registration for the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive will ONLY be available by telephone this year. Call 250.323.3076 to Register. There will be NO registration at Loaves and Fishes locations. The Toy Drive collects community donated toys and distributes them to families in need. If you know of anyone who is looking for a little extra help this holiday season, please pass along this information. Recipients will receive a time for pick up on December 16 or 17 and must be registered no later than December 4th.

An unexpected pregnancy brings many questions and emotions, and you need to be heard. We are here to help you explore all your options: giving you access to accurate information and allowing you time and space to make your decisions. You have the right to make a well-informed choice. Call or text us any time: 250-716-1633

November is Adoption Awareness Month. We honor all of the courageous families who have opened their homes and hearts through the miracle of adoption! For more information, check out https://www.bcadoption.com/aam

We were gifted all this formula from the Caledonian Clinic today! We have been overwhelmed with the generosity that so many people and organizations have shown to our clients this holiday season. Thank you to everyone who has helped make this time of year special!

Make sure you check out the virtual Early Years Healthy Start Fair tomorrow to learn about resources in our community! It's on from 4-5pm and sign up is at [email protected] .

With the colder weather starting we've got you covered for winter gear! For children from newborn to age two we have clothing and so much more available. Call or text us to set up an appointment: 250-716-1633

Lest We Forget. Artwork: Kellan Schade We are closed for Remembrance Day and will re-open tomorrow, November 12th.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is coming to an end but our support and resources for those affected is not! No matter what type of loss you have experienced, you are not alone. Grief is complicated and unique to each person. If you need a safe space to work through your grief journey, please reach out. 250-716-1633

Have you ever thought about getting involved with what we do at Crossroads? There are plenty of ways to volunteer! Email [email protected] for more information!

Registration for the Great Nanaimo Toy Drive will ONLY be available by telephone this year. Call 250.323.3076 to register. There will be NO registration at Loaves and Fishes locations. The Toy Drive collects community donated toys and distributes them to families in need. If you know of anyone who is looking for a little extra help this holiday season, please pass along this information. Recipients will receive a time for pick up on December 16 or 17 and must be registered no later than December 4th.

Enjoy that extra hour!

Need a pregnancy test? Call us today to set up an appointment! 250-716-1633 Always free, always confidential.

When facing an unexpected pregnancy there are some big choices to make and it can feel overwhelming. We're here to help with peer counselling that will equip you with knowledge, and support to help you make a well-informed choice. You are not alone. 250-716-1633

Friday funny food!

All of our services are completely free and confidential. We're here for you! Call or text anytime 250-716-1633

Meet your child where they are.

Free ONLINE Parenting Classes & Support is offered by Crossroads Pregnancy Centre through BrightCourse. With hundreds of quick lessons on topics to choose from, like Prenatal, Labour, Early Childhood and Life Skills. There are even lesson especially for DADS! Once a client completes three sessions (video and short homework sheet) they earn a $25 gift card from their choice of Walmart, Superstore, Save-on-Foods and more. For more information, call 250.716.1633 or email [email protected]

Already stumped on school lunch ideas? A child is more likely to eat a lunch that they had some help in planning or preparing. Here is a great article and some links on involving your child: http://ow.ly/kLG350BrLTo We would love to see or hear about your ideas!

We are looking to build up our Instagram Followers - please follow us for all the latest news!

Can you believe that one supporter put together these beautiful gift bags filled with receiving blankets and other new items for our deserving clients?!?

Octobers is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month - meet Leah & Tyler, as they share their personal story of loss and the journey it took their family on. #pregnancyloss #infantloss #1in4 #miscarriage #babyloss #hopeful #parentingafterloss #pregnancyafterloss #nanaimo #youarenotalone

Pete & Michelle are sharing their special story as part of Octobers - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month #pregnancyloss #infantloss #1in4 #babyloss #hopeful #parentingafterloss #pregnancyafterloss #nanaimo #youarenotalone

Do you have Questions? Our services including pregnancy tests are FREE. Know you are not alone, we are here to help. Call/Text 250.716.1633 or email: [email protected]

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month - Amy & Adam share their loss story and road to healing.

Nanaimo water parks located in Harewood Centennial Park, Deverill Square Park, Departure Bay Park & Mansfield Park will remain open until Sunday, September 20!

DIY LEGO tray! So easy to make! Would make a nice gift for someone...

Happy Thanksgiving from the staff, board of directors and volunteers at Crossroads Pregnancy Centre!

We know this week may have been a challenge for some as children go back to school, some youth are launching their school year online and little ones are going back to daycare. New routines that include masks and physical distancing, can cause stress. Parents and caregivers, try to take some time for yourself this weekend - even if its a stop to pick up a special coffee/tea or a 20 minute walk on the beach.

5 containers of Good Start formula, Stage 2. Must go out this weekend! Expires September 11, 2020. Please pick up in donation bin at side of building. 1717 Kerrisdale Road, Nanaimo. Were here till 4:30 today: 250-716-1663

Did you know that many of our affiliated pregnancy care centres offer support and information for men too? We recognize and acknowledge the important role men h...ave. Whether its information on the options available for an unexpected pregnancy, or support and classes on how to be a dad - we are here for you! Our "shout out" today is for the men who want to be involved. Were proud of you and thankful for you! You can find a centre near you here: https://pregnancycarecanada.ca/find-a-centre/ #thankfulthursday #newdad

Sometimes its too much! Help and support is available. Call or text 250-716-1633. Always free. Always confidential.

A fun quarantine activity! 1 cup corn starch and 1/2 cup conditioner makes MOON DOUGH! Its like play dough and slime combined. Not sticky and super fun to play... with. Tons of entertainment for $2 total! Food coloring is optional. Try purple and blue. Then combine them for a tie dye effect. See more

So often in life we are not offered what is best for us or what we are worth. But we always have a choice to accept what we are offered OR to ask and look for m...ore. At Pregnancy Care Canada and our affiliated centres, we believe every life has immeasurable worth. Because of that, we will always offer accurate information and compassionate support, with love and respect for each person. We offer truth, because youre worth it. <3 https://pregnancycarecanada.ca/ #tuesdaythoughts #knowyourworth

Our community partner providing more access. Every week theres fine folk deliver 6 bags to us to distribute to our clients. Delivery day : Thursday. Call or text us to book an appointment, 250-716-1663.

Fall is just around the corner and that means school is starting. Whatever that might look like for your kids this year, our FREE virtual classes are a great a...ddition to your kids learning. http://ow.ly/ms7250Bbjrr September 2: Blackberries and Beyond We are going to learn about biodiversity, native and non-native plants, invasive species as well as local blackberries and their look-alikes. Our activity will be learning how to identify these edible berries. September 3: Green Pancakes Get your ingredients and learn to make delicious green pancakes right along with our instructor. You can find the list of ingredients on the sign up page so you are ready to go.

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As children and youth go back to school and child care, many will have to wear masks for at least part of the day. The vast majority of children and youth, incl...uding those with underlying health conditions or allergies, can safely wear a mask. Caring for Kids has information and tips to share with families: http://ow.ly/1QSX50B8zZ4 See more

Relationship Building After Conflict Via Our Mama Village

The EAT team has been busy harvesting and preparing our locally grown garlic. 100% Garlic Powder. 3 oz. and Porcelain music garlic seeds are now available t...o purchase with the Nanaimo Farmers Market Online. These foods were prepared in a Foodsafe kitchen as part of Foodshares EAT Project. Proceeds of sales from products support Foodshare programs, including equitable, supportive, and inclusive employment for people with diverse abilities. Grown by Growing Opportunities Farm Community Co-op. #nanaimo #nanaimofoodshare #localfoodmatters #supportlocalfarmers #nfmo #freshgarlic #downtownnanaimo

Did you know that YOU are the missing piece? Your support for Pregnancy Care Canada is vital - without you, there would be huge gaps in the big picture. THANK... YOU for ensuring we have what we need to provide resources, training, and support to pregnancy care centres across Canada! If you want to hear more about the work being done and the difference you are making, be sure to sign up for our supporter e-newsletter: https://pregnancycarecanada.ca//pregnancycarec/newsletter/ #thankfulthursday #youmatter #withyouforher

Were here for you: 250-716-1633, call or text.

FUN FACT Did you know the Jolly Jumper, which many of us bounced in as babies, was invented by an Indigenous woman here in Canada? Olivia Poole was raised on th...e White Earth Reservation in Minnesota and was inspired by the traditional practice of using a bouncing cradleboard to soothe babies. In 1957, she patented her invention of the baby jumper, under the name Jolly Jumper, making her one of the first Indigenous women in Canada to patent and profit from an invention. Susan Olivia Davis Poole, inventor (born 1889 in Devils Lake, North Dakota; died 1975 in Ganges, BC). If you dont know, now you know. https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/olivia-poole

Huge CLEARANCE SALE ON NOW at the Salvation Army Furniture Warehouse (1210 Industrial Way, Parksville)! * Up to 90% select furniture, household goods, and more!... * 5 bric-a-brac items for only $10! * standard shopping bag full of clothes for only $5! We are currently NOT ACCEPTING DONATIONS at any of our stores, as our FURNITURE WAREHOUSE IS RELOCATING SOON. We gratefully look forward to receiving your treasures again soon. Keep an eye out for news about the Furniture Warehouse Grand Reopening at our new downtown Parksville location!

We all know grief. Would you agree? Were here for you. 250-716-1633, text or call.

Sharpied Sea Shells: Use 1.0 size sharpie, following lines, curves. By Barbara Moloney Callen http://finspi.com/source/efexusa.com

I did this fun sun catcher project with my girls. Cardboard butterfly wings with shapes cut out, then covered with cellophane. Instagram @bethanythatsme

If you have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss, were here to listen. Please call 250-716-1633.

Instead of telling a woman what to do when she has an unexpected pregnancy, we need to first LISTEN and hear what she is experiencing, thinking, and feeling. If... you are willing to sit and listen, that communicates worth and value -- you are sending a message that SHE MATTERS. Listening and communicating value happens every day at our affiliated pregnancy care centres! They are a safe place. They are there to listen and support. Lets change how we respond to unexpected pregnancies. You can find a centre near you and more information on our website: https://pregnancycarecanada.ca/ #tuesdaythoughts #withyouforher #listentounderstand