Abortion Services at Virginia League for Planned Parenthood
No matter who you are or where you come from - Virginia League for Planned Parenthood's doors are open. If you’re pregnant and considering an abortion, we’re here to provide straight forward and medically-accurate information so you can make the decision that’s best for you. No judgment, no pressure. Just support.
Our Healthcare Services and Support
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood's healthcare professionals will provide comprehensive care during your visit. Specifically, they will:
- Discuss all options concerning pregnancy
- Answer any questions you may have
- Explain abortion procedures and discuss possible risks
- Discuss birth control methods
- Offer behavioral health services
Abortion Care Options
Planned Parenthood offers the full range of abortion care options: procedural abortion and medication abortion. Both are safe, effective, and legal in Virginia. If you decide abortion is the right choice for you, you can schedule an appointment for your abortion or a consultation to discuss your options with our healthcare professionals.
Medication Abortion (The Abortion Pill)
Medication abortion, or the abortion pill is a safe and effective way of ending an early pregnancy. You can usually have your abortion in the privacy of your own home. VLPP provides medication abortion (abortion pill) at all 4 of its health centers across the state up to 11 weeks gestation.
Medication Abortion via Telehealth
Virginia League for Planned Parenthood is proud to now offer medication abortion (abortion pills) via telehealth, which means you can now access the care you need, when and where you need it. To qualify for medication abortion via telehealth, patients must be 10 weeks pregnant or less. Patients must also have a Virginia address and be physically in Virginia at the time of their telehealth appointment.
Procedural Abortion
Procedural abortions are sometimes called surgical abortions, though they're generally an in-office procedure, not surgery. Procedural abortions are quick and extremely effective. VLPP offers procedural abortions up to 21 weeks and 6 days gestation.
Summary of Abortion Services and Timelines
- Medication Abortion (In-Center): Available up to 11 weeks gestation.
- Medication Abortion (Telehealth): Available for qualifying patients up to 10 weeks pregnant.
- Procedural Abortion: Offered up to 21 weeks and 6 days gestation.
Legal Requirements and Parental Consent
Parental consent for abortion is required in the state of Virginia for people under the age of 18. For those under 18, Virginia requires that one parent, grandparent, or adult sibling with whom a person lives with give permission for an abortion, and separately that the parent, grandparent, or adult sibling with whom a person lives with be told of a person's decision 24 hours before the abortion takes place. A judge can excuse someone from both of these requirements. If you are under the age of 18 and need help talking with your parents or seeking judicial bypass, we can help.
Accessing Care and Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available to help cover the cost of your abortion. We have financial assistance available for those who qualify, and we work with a network of organizations that can help with travel expenses. We have abortion navigators who can assist with travel arrangements and other resources to help you access the care you need. Call 1-877-757-8577 to learn more.