The following organizations are dedicated to helping people get the abortion care they need, no matter what.
1. Abortion Pills/At-Home Abortion
Abortion pills are safe, effective, and have been used by millions of people the world over. Obtaining abortion pills by mail is increasingly common in the United States, and tens of thousands of people have safely ended their pregnancies this way since Roe vs. Wade was overturned—many of whom were in states with abortion bans. People in restricted states still have options, and pills by mail is one of them.
Laws and regulations on abortion pills are constantly changing. There may be legal risk associated with using abortion pills on your own, aka self-managed abortion, and these risks are higher for marginalized people and people in restricted states. However, that risk is relatively low, and you don’t need permission from any court or doctor to use abortion pills. The resources in this section can help you navigate this process as safely as possible.
About the medications: in the United Sates, there are two commonly used abortion pills. The first is mifepristone, which causes the body to stop producing a hormone called progesterone, and misoprostol, which induces cramping that empties the uterus. In the US, the mifepristone and misoprostol regimen is the most common method of abortion, but in other parts of the world it’s much more common (and still very safe!) to use misoprostol alone, since mifepristone is more difficult to obtain. Abortion pills have very low rates of complication and are safe to use at home, with or without a doctor.
Plan C is the best single place for information and resources about how to find and use abortion pills. There is a state by state search tool that will help you assess any potential legal risk in your area, different options for acquiring pills, and find other organizations dedicated to providing medical, emotional, or legal support to people using abortion pills.
r/abortion is a pro-abortion, stigma-free space to ask questions, get information, and share your abortion experiences. This subreddit is run by OARS, a group of abortion experts with decades of experience in the field.
The Reprocare Healthline provides anonymous, peer-based emotional support, medical information, and referrals for people having abortions. If you have taken abortion pills at home or are planning to, Reprocare is a great resource to consult with questions. The Reprocare Healthline is available 9am – 9pm PST, 7 days a week.
Reprocare
(833) 226-7821This free, confidential hotline is staffed by doctors with years of experience caring for miscarriage and abortion. You can reach them by phone or text and they will give you expert advice on self-managing your miscarriage or abortion.
Call or text the hotline fro 10am-10pm in all US continental time zones.
Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline
1-833-246-2632A project of WomenFirstDigital, this website is an international resource with information on accessing abortion by country, tutorials on use of abortion pills, and safe abortion training and education.
SASS is a support service that provides information and one-on-one support for those in the U.S. looking to end their own pregnancies. The site does not sell or issue abortion pills. SASS can connect you with experienced counselors who can help you decide whether you’re a good candidate for self-managed abortion and other medical referrals, and who are directly advised by OB-GYNs and experts on medication abortion.
abortionpillinfo.org
Email: info@womenhelp.orgA project of WomenFirstDigital, this website offers worldwide referrals to trustworthy, pro-choice medical providers and organizations, as well as free, confidential counseling via email, livechat, and chatbot. Counseling is offered in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Hebrew, Kiswahili and Wolof.
Currently abortion referrals are offered to people living in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
2. Locating Clinics
This site is a simple, easy to use, up-to-date, and localized source of information for people seeking abortions.
ACN is the national association for independent, community-based abortion care providers and their allies. Independent clinics provide more than half of all abortions in the United States and the vast majority of care after the first trimester. This site can help you locate ACN clinics near you, as well as information about how to support your local indie providers.
The NAF Hotline Fund operates the largest national, toll-free, multilingual hotline for abortion referrals and financial assistance in the U.S. and Canada. NAF provides callers with accurate information, confidential consultation, options counseling, and referrals to providers of quality abortion care. They also provide case management services for women with special needs, and limited financial assistance to help subsidize care and travel-related expenses. The NAF hotline is free, completely anonymous, and offers services to everyone, regardless of their individual situation. Call for unbiased information about abortion and other resources, including financial assistance, Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. EST.
For NAF referrals to quality abortion providers, call: 1-877-257-0012Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. EST. No funding assistance provided on this line.
prochoice.org
1-800-772-9100
3. Financial Assistance and Logistical Support
NNAF is a network of approximately 70 organizations that work at the intersections of racial, economic, and reproductive justice to remove financial and logistical barriers to abortion access. These organizations work with clinics to help pay for abortions and assist people having abortions with transportation, childcare, translation, doula services, and lodging. Visit the NNAF website to find out which resources are available in your state and to learn more about how your donation to NNAF will directly support abortion access for people in need.
4. Judicial Bypass
Many states have laws that prevent teens under 18 from obtaining an abortion unless they involve a parent or go to court. A judicial bypass for abortion is an order from a judge that allows a minor to get an abortion without the notification or consent of their parents.
Jane’s Due Process is one of the few organizations in the country dedicated to pregnant teens and specifically works to ensure legal representation for pregnant minors in Texas. The core of the JDP program is its statewide toll-free legal hotline and lawyer referral service, which can be used by pregnant minors all over the country looking for help navigating their state’s judicial bypass process. The hotline is available 24/7 for call or text.
Jane’s Due Process
1-866-999-5263Judicial Bypass Wikipedia is a tool to help young people all over the country understand how to access abortion in their state. The goal is to make legal information more accessible to young people and their supporters and advocates, and to connect the many networks and resources across the country that exist to support young people accessing abortion care. JB Wiki is a project of If When How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice.
5. Emotional Support
All-Options provides unconditional, judgment-free support for all your feelings, decisions, and experiences with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption. They can also assist in locating an abortion clinic near you and refer you to local agencies to help with travel/funding. Call toll-free from anywhere in the United States and Canada, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Saturday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST.
all-options.org
1-888-493-0092Exhale offers a free, national textline that provides emotional support, resources, and information. Texts are completely confidential and counselors offer support and respect without judgment. The Exhale textline is available to individuals who have had abortions, and to their partners, friends, allies, and family members.
Textline Hours, U.S. Pacific Time:
Monday – Friday 3 p.m. – 9 p.m
Saturday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.exhaleprovoice.org
617-749-2948This free-to-download workbook can guide you through some basic steps to feeling better emotionally and spiritually if you are having a hard time after your abortion experience. It can also give you suggestions about further help. It may also be useful if you just want more resolution about an abortion experience.
This workbook was created by Peg Johnson from Abortion Conversation Projects and Mercedez Sanchez from Cedar River Clinics.
6. Legal Support
The following organizations can provide support to people currently facing legal trouble surrounding a pregnancy, or information for those who want to know how to protect themselves from prosecution in pregnancy-related situations.
If/When/How’s Reprolegal Helpline can answer legal questions about abortion, pregnancy loss, and birth. You can contact Reprolegal Helpline whether you need a judicial bypass, are being denied an emergency abortion, or are facing criminalization for a pregnancy outcome. Reprolegal Helpline provides information about the law and self-managed abortion, and can connect you to lawyers if you have been investigated or arrested for your abortion, or think you may be.
Repro Legal Helpline
844-868-2812If/When/How’s mission is to transform the law and policy landscape through advocacy, support, and organizing so all people have the power to determine if, when, and how to define, create, and sustain families with dignity and to actualize sexual and reproductive wellbeing on their own terms. If/When/How’s advocacy work seeks to change the law in order to uphold people’s human and constitutional rights to reproductive decision-making.
A project of If/When/How, the Repro Legal Defense Fund exists to support people being investigated on abortion or miscarriage charges in criminal, family, or immigration court.
The Abortion Defense Network connects abortion providers and supporters with values-aligned attorneys and legal defense funds.
Pregnancy Justice (formerly National Advocates for Pregnant Women) is dedicated to defending the rights of pregnant people against criminalization and other rights violations because of pregnancy and all pregnancy outcomes. Pregnancy Justice is the leading organization providing pro-bono (free) criminal defense for people charged with crimes because they were pregnant and had (or tried to have) an abortion.
advocatesforpregnantwomen.org
1-212-255-9252The National Women’s Law Center created Abortion Access Legal Defense Fund to help people pay for expenses related to legal consequences they are facing because they have sought an abortion or helped someone obtain an abortion or information about abortion care.
7. General Resources
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline connects callers and texters with confidential support and local resources. These hotlines can be used by anyone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are useful for people in distress or crisis, people contemplating suicide, and anyone seeking crisis resources for themselves or others.
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Call or text 988RAINN is the country’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. Call RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline or chat with RAINN online to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area. The hotline and chat room give you access to a range of free services including confidential support, referrals to local health facilities that provide sexual assault services, referrals for long-term support, and legal information.
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Chat online at online.rainn.org
(Chat available in English and Spanish)The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13–24.
thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Lifeline: Call 1-866-488-7386
or text “TREVOR” to 1-202-304-1200