If you are pregnant and need help making some decisions or have questions, here are some resources that might be helpful to you ...

National Abortion Federation

Call toll-free 1-800-772-9100

Weekdays: 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.

Saturdays: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Provides referrals for surgical and medication abortion providers across the country and answers any questions about abortion, unintended pregnancy or related issues.  The hotline is free and completely anonymous.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN

Provides information about pregnancy options, birth control, STIs, and affiliated health centers.

Abortion Clinics Online

Provides listings of abortion clinics throughout the U.S.

National Coalition of Abortion Providers

Provides listings of abortion clinics throughout the U.S. within the NCAP network.

Abortion.com

Provides listings of doctor’s offices and facilities offering abortion care.

Financial Support

National Network of Abortion Funds

Locates abortion funds near you that can provide direct financial aid in the form of loans and/or small grants to low-income women.

International Support

Women on Waves

Provides an international listing of clinics and resources for women outside the U.S.

Women on Web

Helps women gain access to a safe medical abortion in order to reduce the number of deaths due to unsafe abortions.

Decision-making Support

Backline

Call toll-free 1-888-493-0092

Monday - Thursday: 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Pacific

Friday - Sunday: 10:00 A.M. -3:00 P.M. Pacific

Offers a Talkline that provides a confidential space for women and their loved ones to talk openly about pregnancy, parenting, abortion and adoption.

Exhale

Call toll-free 1-866-4 EXHALE (1866-439-4253)

Weekdays: 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Pacific

Weekends: 12:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. Pacific

Offers a free, After-Abortion Talkine that provides emotional support, resources and information for women and girls who have had abortions and to their partners, friends, and family members.  All call are completely confidential and counselors are non-judgmental.  Spanish, Cantonese and Vietnamese-speaking counselors are available.

 Women's Guide to Making an Abortion Appointment

This is a resource to help you make your abortion appointment.  It is just a guide.  You might not need answers to all of these questions.  You might also have more questions you want to ask.  Ask all of your questions.  If the person on the phone can't answer them, ask to talk with somebody who can.

When you call, you should have with you:

• Pen and paper
• Your schedule
• List of any questions you may wish to ask
• Phone number where you can be reached
• Date that your last normal menstrual period started
• Insurance card or Medicaid information

Here are some basic questions to ask:

• What methods of abortion do you offer (surgical abortion, medication abortion)?
• When can I get an appointment?
• How much will it cost?
• What is included in the cost?  Could there be additional charges?  (You should know what all the costs are going to be.)
• What types of payment do you accept? 
• Will you take Medicaid/my insurance?
• Is there a follow-up exam?  Is it included in the fee?

You might also want to know:

• Will I be given a pelvic exam or an ultrasound to determine how far along I am in my pregnancy?
• Will a clinician explain the procedure and make sure I understand all the risks?
• Will you perform a blood test for anemia (low iron in the blood) and Rh factor (a common antibody)?
• Will there be someone to interpret for me if I need it? (Interpreter services usually need to be arranged in advance. If you need them, do this when you make your appointment.)