SHIFRA
Jewish pregnancy crisis support
PO Box 7212 Silver Spring, MD 20910
SHIFRA is a Jewish nonprofit organization providing free professional counseling, financial aid, material support, and parenting classes to Jewish women facing unplanned pregnancies and crisis situations throughout the United States.
Contact source checked 2026-11-04
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Services provided virtually; serves English speakers outside Israel; available 24 hours; all counselors have master's degrees in clinical social work or equivalent
Address as listed on the organization's website, checked 2026-11-04
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Common questions
Where can we arrange Jewish genetic screening before shidduchim?
Dor Yeshorim runs confidential premarital genetic screening used widely in frum communities, with testing drives at high schools, yeshivos and seminaries. Ask your doctor or a genetic counselor about medical questions, and your rav about any halachic question.
Sources: Dor Yeshorim: Dor Yeshorim: Jewish Genetic Screening · Dor Yeshorim: Process · checked 2026-11-07
Where can frum families find mental health help?
Relief Resources is a nonprofit serving the Jewish community with emotional health referrals to professionals, education and support. In a crisis in the US, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911. This site does not give medical advice.
Sources: Relief Resources: Home page · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988 Lifeline - If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988. · checked 2026-11-07
How do I apply for Medicaid or low-cost health insurance?
HealthCare.gov explains Medicaid and CHIP and lets you check whether you qualify; you can also apply through your state's Medicaid agency.
Source: HealthCare.gov: Medicaid & CHIP coverage · checked 2026-11-07
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