Abortion Resources

This is a list of abortion resources used throughout this website.

About Abortion

General information on abortion and what to expect

• Abortion Care FAQs (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
• Abortion in Clinic: What to Expect (National Abortion Federation)
• All about Abortion (AbortionFinder)
• What facts about abortion do I need to know? (Planned Parenthood)
• Patient education – Abortion (pregnancy termination) Beyond the Basics (UpToDate)

Medication Abortion

Information about medication abortion (the abortion pills) and what to expect during the process.

• The Abortion Pill (Planned Parenthood)
• The Abortion Pill: What to Expect (Bedsider)
• About Self-Managed Abortion (Abortion on Our Own Terms)
• How to Use Abortion Pills Fact Sheet (Reproductive Health Access Project)
• How to Use Misoprostol-Only for Medication Abortion (Reproductive Health Access Project)
• Medication Abortion Hotline (The Doula Project)
• What can I expect after I take the abortion pill? (Planned Parenthood)

Plan for Your Abortion

Resources to help you find support before, during, and after your abortion appointment.

• Abortion Access Guide (Pro-Choice Washington)
• Abortion Resolution Workbook (Cedar River Clinics)
• Access to Postabortion Contraception (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
• After-Abortion Grief Support (Ending a Wanted Pregnancy)
• After-Abortion Nonjudgemental Talkline (Connect & Breathe)
• After-Pregnancy Coverage (Health Care Authority)
• All-Options
• The Brigid Alliance
• Caring for Yourself After an Abortion (Planned Parenthood)
• Everything You Want to Know about Full Spectrum Doula Work (Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings)
• Exhale Pro-Voice: Nonjudgemental after-abortion support
• Indigenous Birth Keepers (Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services)
• Miscarriage + Abortion Hotline
• Pregnancy Options Workbook (Cedar River Clinics)
• Reprocare: Peer healthline
• Spiritual Care Line (Faith Aloud)
• Washington Resources (NWAAF)

Find an Abortion Provider

Find a trusted abortion provider that meets your needs.

Abortion locators

• AbortionFinder (Power to Decide)
• Get Care (Planned Parenthood)
• I Need an A
• Plan C

Abortion clinics in Washington

• All Women’s Health
• Lilith Clinic
• Cedar River Clinics
• Planned Parenthood of the Columbia Willamette
• Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho
• Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, and Kentucky
• UW Medicine

Online abortion providers that ship medication abortion within Washington

• Abortion On Demand
• Abuzz
• Aid Access
• Carafem
• Hey Jane

Abortion navigators

• The Brigid Alliance
• Charley Chatbot
• National Abortion Hotline
• Northwest Abortion Access Fund
• Online Abortion Resource Squad
• UW Medicine Reproductive Access Alliance

How to Pay for Abortion Care

Find ways to pay for abortion care and other costs like travel and lodging

• The Bridgid Alliance
• How much does an abortion cost? (I Need an A)
• National Abortion Hotline (National Abortion Federation)
• National Network of Abortion Funds
• Northwest Abortion Access Fund
• Increasing Access to Reproductive Choice for Providence Health Clients (Washington State Department of Health)
• Rain Fund (Indigenous Women Rising)
• Washington Health Plan Finder
• Will Medicaid Cover My Abortion? (National Network of Abortion Funds)
• Health Care Authority: Abortion Services (Washington Medicaid/Apple Health)

Avoid Anti-Abortion Facilities

Identify misleading information about abortion and which clinics will not offer abortion care.

• Facts are Important: Medication Abortion “Reversal” Is not Supported by Science (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists)
• Reproductive Rights Complaint Form (Washington State Office of the Attorney General)

I Need More Support

More guidance for individuals with unique barriers to abortion care

Immigrants and Undocumented People

• Public Charge Resources (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)
• Health Care Options for Immigrants (Washington Health Plan Finder)
• Know Your Rights: Abortion Access for Immigrants (National Immigration Law Center)

Out-Of-State Patients

• Keep Your Abortion Private & Secure (Digital Defense Fund)
• National Network of Abortion Funds
• Northwest Abortion Access Fund
• Repro Legal Helpline
• Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care: Shielding Providers, Seekers, and Helpers from Out-of-State Legal Actions (Washington State Office of the Attorney General)

Non-English Languages

• Abortion Care Guide – 20 languages available (South Asians for Abortion)
• AbortionFinder – Spanish (Power to Decide)
• Interpreter Services (Washington State Health Care Authority)
• National Abortion Hotline – Spanish (National Abortion Federation)
• Northwest Abortion Access Fund – Spanish
• Miscarriage & Abortion Hotline – Spanish
• Repro Legal Helpline – Simplified Chinese and Spanish

Rural Communities

• Telehealth Services (Washington State Department of Health)
• Where People Get Abortion Pills Online in Washington (Plan C)

Citizens of Tribal Nations

• Indigenous Birth Keepers (Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services)
• Purchased/Referred Care (IHS)
• Rain Fund (Indigenous Women Rising)
• Use of Indian Health Service Funds for Abortions (IHS)

Domestic Violence or Abuse

• Get Help Now Hotlines (Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
• Washington State Domestic Violence Programs (Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence)

LGBTQ+

• Trans and Gender Diverse Self-Advocacy in Health and Social Services (PDF) (Spectrum)
• What’s intersex? (Planned Parenthood)
• What is Two-Spirit? (Canadian Museum for Human Rights)

Military and Veterans

• Abortions (Tricare)
• Abortion Services (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
• Eligibility for VA Health Care (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)

People with Disabilities

• The Abortion Pill – ASL (Planned Parenthood)
• Access, Autonomy, and Dignity: Abortion Care for People with Disabilities (National Partnership for Women & Families)
• All-Options Talkline
• Abortion Rights in Washington ASL (Washington State Department of Health)

People Under 18

• A Teen’s Guide to Accessing Abortion (I Need an A)

Students

• Husky Health Center (University of Washington)

Know Your Rights

These resources help you understand your legal rights and protections for abortion care in Washington.

• Abortion Legal Rights and Risk (Repro Legal Helpline)
• Know Your Rights: Reproductive Health Care (PDF) (Washington State Attorney General’s Office)
• Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care: Shielding Providers, Seekers, and Helpers from Out-of-State Legal Actions (Washington State Office of the Attorney General)
• Washington State Laws on Abortion (Washington State Department of Health)
• You have rights in an emergency room under EMTALA (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services)

Your Privacy

Protect your privacy and keep your care confidential while seeking abortion care.

• Abortion Mobile Privacy Settings Quick Guide (Digital Defense Fund)
• Confidentiality Request Form (PDF) (Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner)
• Health Information and Your Privacy (Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner)
• Keep Your Abortion Private & Secure (Digital Defense Fund)

Resources for Abortion Providers

In addition to our Resources for Abortion Providers webpage, below are science-based public health organizations with trusted abortion resources.

• Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH)
• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• Bedsider Providers+ (Power to Decide)
• Medical Students for Choice (MSFC)
• National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA)
• National Abortion Federation (NAF)
• National Coalition for Sexual Health (NCSH)
• Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health (NSRH)
• Physicians for Reproductive Health (PRH)
• Society of Family Planning (SFP)
• World Health Organization (WHO)

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