All of our Talkline advocates complete and pass a rigorous 40-hour training in order to be peer-counselors on the Talkline, but the learning doesn't stop there! Continued conversations and support are vital and important for our advocates, as they provide open-hearted space and judgment-free support … [Read more...] about Words Of Wisdom From Our Talkline Mentors
All-Options Responds to COVID-19
The past two weeks have been so long and overwhelming -- each day and each hour, there is additional news about the novel coronavirus outbreak and what it means for our communities and our daily lives. I hope that you are taking care of yourself as best you can in these difficult … [Read more...] about All-Options Responds to COVID-19
Our Talkline is 15 Years Strong
Today, we celebrate 15 years of the All-Options Talkline, answering the calls of people across the U.S. and Canada as they navigate some of the most complex decisions, feelings, and experiences of their lives. As you may already know, the All-Options Talkline offers unbiased, judgement-free … [Read more...] about Our Talkline is 15 Years Strong
15 Years of All-Options: A Letter From Our Executive Director
This is a big year for All-Options - it’s our 15th anniversary! As I started to reflect on our path over the years, I realized that I’m also celebrating two major milestones - my 5th year as the Executive Director, and a decade of leadership since I took the baton as Board President from our … [Read more...] about 15 Years of All-Options: A Letter From Our Executive Director
Donor Spotlight: Shruti Rana
Our first Donor Spotlight of 2019 is on Shruti, a professor of international law at Indiana University and a loyal supporter of All-Options' Hoosier Abortion Fund! Shruti has been an All-Options champion since she moved to Bloomington several years ago, and we love her story about how … [Read more...] about Donor Spotlight: Shruti Rana
We’ve Gone Virtual: Recapping our 2 new online trainings
In January, All-Options unveiled four strategic new initiatives aimed at building a world where compassion and reproductive justice are the norm. 2019 has seen the launch of our All-Options Activist Squad, the release of our All-Options Toolkit, and two new virtual opportunities that are training … [Read more...] about We’ve Gone Virtual: Recapping our 2 new online trainings
Happy Workiversary, Paulina!
Today, we're celebrating our National Programs Manager, Paulina, on her first workiversary with All-Options! Paulina joined All-Options last spring as our first Community and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator - and has had a major impact on programs like the All-Options Talkline and our Hoosier … [Read more...] about Happy Workiversary, Paulina!
Shelly Dodson to Leave All-Options
A letter to the All-Options community from Center Director, Shelly Dodson Dear All-Options supporters and friends, It is with a profound mix of gratitude and sadness that I share with you that I am moving on from my position as Center Director at All-Options after 12 years of amazing, … [Read more...] about Shelly Dodson to Leave All-Options
4 NEW All-Options Initiatives!
Have you heard the news? This morning, on the 46th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, we unrolled four NEW initiatives to connect more people to the All-Options support that they need! At All-Options, we know that Roe has always been just the beginning, not the end goal - and that its … [Read more...] about 4 NEW All-Options Initiatives!
Our National Talkline turns 14 today!
Today marks 14 years since the launch of the All-Options Talkline. Wow! In 2004, in Portland, Oregon, our founders recognized the need for a new organization -- one that would bridge false divisions, transcend political rhetoric, and provide unconditional support to people in all of their … [Read more...] about Our National Talkline turns 14 today!