Patient Support and Referral Resources
This curated list of trusted resources and organizations can assist MFMs in addressing the needs of patients seeking abortion-related services and support. These resources include referral sites, funding sources, logistical support for travel and other costs, and emotional support for patients.
- Ineedana.com: Search nationwide by location, procedure type, gestational duration, cost, and travel time.
- Abortion Finder: Verified providers and resources for financial, emotional, and legal support.
- National Abortion Hotline: Find providers and financial support via phone (1-800-772-9100) or chat.
- Planned Parenthood’s Provider Finder: Locate your nearest Planned Parenthood clinic by ZIP code.
- Abortion Care Network: Independent member clinics nationwide.
- Later Abortion Initiative: Clinics providing abortion care later in pregnancy.
- Complex Abortion Regional Line for Access (CARLA): Referral center for medically-complex, hospital-based abortion care with a nurse case manager coordinating care, funding, and support. Email CARLA to refer a patient.
- National Network of Abortion Funds: Connects individuals with financial assistance.
- Brigid Alliance: Helps with travel and childcare expenses during care-seeking.
- Apiary for Practical Support: National and local agencies offering practical assistance.
- National Abortion Hotline: Offers financial assistance and connects patients to other funding resources.
- All-Options (1-888-493-0092): Judgment-free talkline for abortion, adoption, parenting, and pregnancy support.
- Exhale Pro-Voice (1-617-749-2948): Text-based support and self-care resources post-abortion.
- Connect & Breathe (1-866-647-1764): Anonymous post-abortion support talkline.
- Faith Aloud (1-888-717-5010): Spiritual care across pregnancy, abortion, adoption, and parenting journeys.
- Postpartum Support International: Online peer support groups inclusive of post-abortion experiences.
- Ending a Wanted Pregnancy: Private online communities for emotional healing.
- Empty Arms Bereavement Support: Peer and group support for reproductive loss.
- ACOG Guide for Patients Seeking Abortion Care
- Provide: Free training and technical assistance for health and social service organizations, plus resource lists for abortion seekers and clinicians.
- Online Abortion Resource Squad (OARS): Peer-based online counseling and information.
These resource compilations are reviewed annually and should not be considered inclusive of all possible relevant resources. Inclusion does not indicate SMFM endorsement unless specifically noted. Questions? Contact the Reproductive Health Team with any questions or suggested additions.