Finding a Safe and Trusted Abortion Provider
WRRAP works with over 700 health clinics and providers as part of our network for patient funding. Step 1 is finding a clinic or provider that is pre-screened, safe, legit, and right for you. We know it can be really tough to find a clinic or an abortion provider that you know you can trust. Rest assured the vast majority of clinics are safe and clean, and will provide high-quality medical care.
Where to Find Assistance
You can find a clinic or abortion provider by going to any of these trusted resources:
| Resource Type | Website / Contact Info |
|---|---|
| Clinic Search Website | ineedana.com |
| National Abortion Federation | prochoice.org |
| Planned Parenthood | 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) |
| Abortion Clinic Pages | Abortion Clinic Pages |
| Abortion Care Network | Abortion Care Network |
| Information Line | 1-877-257-0012 |
You can also call for information about some of these clinics. Every clinic is different. Things like cost, anesthesia, and available services will be different at different clinics. Some may only provide abortions up to 11 or 12 weeks into pregnancy. Others can provide abortions up to 18, 24, or 26 weeks into pregnancy. It’s a good idea to call different clinics and get an idea of what your options are. Be advised that you may need to travel out of state to an abortion clinic, especially if you are looking for an abortion after 13 weeks of pregnancy.
Tips on How to Choose a Good Provider
Don’t trust ads in the phone book or on the internet. Big or expensive ads don’t necessarily mean that the clinic is a good one – or even that it’s a real clinic at all. Before clicking on advertisements, use the links above to see if there are clinics in your community.
- Get a referral: Get a referral from someone you trust, if possible. You can also call a local hospital or doctor’s office and ask them to give a referral to a clinic they trust.
- Call the clinic: Ask if they provide abortions. If they say no or avoid the question, it might not really be an abortion clinic. Ask whether they have doctors or nurses on staff. Just like you would for any clinic, ask what training the doctors have received.
- Evaluate their services: Ask about their services. What do they offer? Can your friend or parent come with you? How many visits are required? What is the procedure like? What types of anesthesia are offered and who administers it? What do they do in case of an emergency?
- Clarify fees: Ask about their fees. Do the fees sound “too good to be true”? Ask what charges are included in the fee. Are all medications included? Is all lab work included? Is a follow-up included? Do they take insurance or Medicaid?
Trust Your Instincts
Take a look at the clinic and staff. Is the clinic clean? What is the atmosphere like? Is it cold and sterile or warm and friendly? How much experience do the doctors have? Your safety and health are the most important things to consider. If there’s anything about a clinic that makes you feel uncomfortable, ask them about it. If their answers seem suspicious, trust your gut and feel free to end the conversation.
Important Warning: Crisis Pregnancy Centers
There are some places out there that call themselves “clinics” but don’t actually perform abortions. These “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” are often listed in phone books under Abortion or Abortion Alternatives. They also show up when you do Internet searches for “abortion.” They often will offer you free pregnancy tests or free ultrasounds, but the people who perform these services are not doctors. These places are anti-abortion and they will try to convince you not to have an abortion, often by giving you false, medically inaccurate information about the risks or costs of abortion. To protect yourself, you should avoid centers that refuse to give a straightforward answer about whether they provide abortions.