Resources

Talk and Textlines

Abortion Hotline

Emotional support around abortion or pregnancy loss (miscarriage).

All-Options Talkline

If you are looking for support with making decisions about a pregnancy, check out ALL OPTIONS. The All-Options Talkline offers unbiased, judgement-free support to people in the full spectrum of pregnancy experiences including pregnancy, abortion, adoption, parenting, miscarriage, after-abortion, and infertility.

Crisis Textline

Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support. Whilst Crisis can talk to pregnancy related concerns, the textline is intended to address any form of crisis and is not pregnancy-specific.

Exhale: Pro-Voice Talkline

If you need emotional support after an abortion, go to EXHALE. Exhale is a talkline and textline service to help individuals process their feelings and emotions post-abortion. The website also contains useful resources on after-abortion self care.

Faith Aloud Talkline

Faith Aloud offers compassionate and nonjudgmental support on pregnancy options from trained clergy and religious counselors of diverse faith backgrounds. Faith Aloud is a program of All-Options.

Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline is a confidential, private and secure call or text hotline run by a team of pro-choice doctors with experience in caring for miscarriage and abortion. Call or text this hotline if you need medical information and support to self-manage your miscarriage or abortion.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Trained advocates are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.

National Sexual Assault Hotline

CALL 800.656.HOPE (4673) or visit online.rainn.org to chat one-on-one with a trained RAINN support specialist, any time 24/7.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Through the Heart

Emotional support around abortion or pregnancy loss (miscarriage).

Trevor Hotline (LGBTG Youth Suicide Lifeline)

A national 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. Safe, Confidential lifeline for LGBTQ young People.

1-866-4-U-TREVOR

Legal Support

If/When/How: Free Legal Support

If/When/How has a helpline to give you clear, understandable answers and support about legal rights around abortion, what the law is, and how it has been used.

National Advocates for Pregnant Women (NAPW)

NAPW is a non-profit organization that works to secure the human and civil rights, health and welfare of all people, focusing particularly on pregnant and parenting women, and those who are most likely to be targeted for state control and punishment - low income women, women of color, and drug-using women.

Health Centers, Abortion Providers, and State-Specific Laws

Findahealthcenter

One of the largest systems of primary and preventive care in the country that provides care to millions of patients regardless of ability to pay or to provide documentation. Supporting underserved and vulnerable populations.

If you need to find an abortion clinic near you, check out INeedanA. I Need an Abortion is here to help you understand how to get an abortion depending on where you live and your circumstances. They also have great information on your state’s laws and how much an abortion costs (and where you can get financial support).

National Abortion Federation

To find a clinic that provides abortion services beyond the 10 week mark, call the National Abortion Federation Hotline.

State-by-State Abortion Laws

Financial Assistance

If you're worried about being able to afford an abortion, you should reach out to:

The National Network of Abortion Funds connects you with organisations nationwide that can support your financial and logistical needs as you arrange for your abortion.

‍The National Abortion Federation has a national financial assistance fund. The NAF Hotline Fund offers case management and limited financial assistance for women in difficult situations. Call 1-800-772-9100 to learn more.
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Midwest Access Coalition

Call 847.750.6224 or email support@midwestaccesscoalition Funds cover travel, lodging, food, medication, and emotional support.

Our Justice's Abortion Assistance Fund

Offers financial assistance and a support group for people who have had abortions. For additional state-specific funding options, please see the Ineedana.com website.

612-825-2000 ext. 1

Reproductive Justice

Forward Together

Fights to dismantle the ways our society marginalizes us based on race, sexuality, and gender. Mission to build courage and foster connection among multi-racial community of change makers to secure the rights, recognition and resources all families need to thrive.

Racial Equity Tools

Racial Equity Tools is designed to support individuals and groups working to achieve racial equity. This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working toward justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities and the culture at large.

SisterSong is a national membership organization with purpose to build a network of individuals and organizations to improve institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities.

Trust Black Women

National partnership created by Sistersong in 2010 to “transform how the country views and treats black women” through communications and events to “eradicate stereotypes and uplift black women’s voices.” Trust Black Women train women to be media spokespeople; mobilize black women and allies in national organizing for black women’s rights; connect black women with holistic self-care techniques and resources; and build grassroots community.

Other Resources

ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)

Professional membership organization for obstetrician–gynecologists. Provides detailed FAQs on Induced Abortions and on Pregnancy Choices. Also offers a useful Resources page.

Abortion: Which Method Is Right For Me?

Provides information for people choosing between medication and procedural abortion.

Ash STI Testing

STIs happen, with or without protection—they’re just a normal part of sex. That’s why getting tested for STIs is an important routine to have in order to take care of yourself. Many STIs are asymptomatic, and leaving them untreated can cause serious problems. It’s recommended to get tested every 3-6 months as a sexually active person. Ash makes STI testing inclusive and accessible. Use code SAVE20 for 20% off your kit.

Guttmacher Institute

The Institute produces a wide range of resources on topics pertaining to sexual and reproductive health and publishes two peer-reviewed journals. https://www.guttmacher.org/fact-sheet/state-facts-about-abortion - The factsheet provides a useful overview on Abortion.

HowToUse is an online community run by dedicated individuals who believe that all people should have access to a safe abortion option. HowToUse works to share facts and resources about the abortion pill: what to consider, how to use them safely, what to expect, and when to seek medical help if necessary.

Plan C provides information about where to find abortion pills for self-managed care.

The Pregnancy Options Workbook

This website includes helpful exercises to work through pregnancy decisions; offers information on adoption, abortion, and parenting, as well as chapters on spirituality, self-care, and decision-making exercises.

The Reproductive Health Access Project (RHAP)

RHAP is a national nonprofit organization that works directly with primary care providers, helping them integrate abortion, contraception, and miscarriage care into their practices.

safe2choose is an online counseling and informational platform that supports women who want an abortion with pills or a surgical abortion, and when needed, refers them to trusted, trained and pro-choice healthcare providers. safe2choose provides counseling through email and live chat about safe medical and surgical abortion.