Abortion Services at Planned Parenthood Great Rivers
Planned Parenthood Great Rivers provides abortion in Fairview Heights, Illinois, and at our Central West End health center in St. Louis, Missouri. How can I access abortion in Illinois and Missouri? We provide medication and procedural (in-clinic) abortion services at our southern Illinois location at 317 Salem Place, Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Additionally, in Missouri, you can access procedural abortion up to 18 weeks of pregnancy in St. Louis at our Central West End health center.
Abortion Availability and Legal Status
Abortion in Illinois is safe & legal, and we provide abortion up to 27 weeks of pregnancy. In Missouri, we offer procedural abortion up to 18 weeks of pregnancy. Regarding legal requirements, in Illinois and Missouri, there is no mandatory waiting period or mandated counseling prior to an abortion. Furthermore, your partner cannot legally interfere with your decision-making regarding a pregnancy.
Medication Abortion Options
A medication abortion with the abortion pill can be done up to 12 weeks of pregnancy. We offer medication abortion three ways:
- At our Fairview Heights, IL, location
- Through an E-visit in your MyChart account (for patients with an Illinois address)
- Through Planned Parenthood Direct, an app that allows you to get abortion pills mailed to you after filling out a health questionnaire (for patients with an Illinois address)
Virtual Care Details
If you have a MyChart account with Planned Parenthood Great Rivers and have an Illinois address, you can get the abortion pill through an E-visit in your account. This option is for patients up to 10 weeks pregnant, and we accept insurance and self-pay for E-visits. Alternatively, we offer the abortion pill through the Planned Parenthood Direct app for patients in Illinois. However, this option is self-pay only and you cannot use insurance.
Support and Logistics
If you need help with travel, lodging, financial assistance, or other practical support for your abortion appointment, please contact our Regional Logistics Center at 618-607-5080. Case managers will help assess your needs and create a plan to ensure you can access your appointment without logistical and financial barriers getting in the way.
Regarding financial coverage, in Illinois, Medicaid may pay for all or most medically necessary abortions. In Missouri, Medicaid does not cover abortion, except in very rare, limited circumstances. Counseling and education are also available to you and your family before and after an abortion.
Service Summary by Location
- Fairview Heights, IL: Procedural abortion (up to 27 weeks) and Medication abortion.
- St. Louis, MO (Central West End): Procedural abortion (up to 18 weeks).
- Virtual (Illinois address only): Medication abortion via E-visit or App (up to 10 weeks).
- Mandatory Waiting Period: None in either state.