Click here for resources for before your abortion, including affirmations and information on different types of abortion care.
After your abortion…
After you've had an abortion, you may be feeling happiness, relief, exhaustion, sadness, or a combination of many things. We understand that the experience of having an abortion is different for every person. Here are some offerings the Chicago Abortion Fund has for people after they’ve had their abortion.
Abortion Support
All-Options Talkline 888-493-0092
If you would like to talk about a past or current experience with abortion, adoption, parenting, infertility, or pregnancy loss.
ReproCare 833-226-7821
Connect via phone for peer based emotional support, medical information, and referrals.
10AM - 10PM CST, 7 days a week
M&A Hotline 833-246-2632
Connect via text or phone with doctors with years of experience helping people manage abortion and miscarriage.
10AM - 10PM CST, 7 days a week
Exhale: Pro-Voice 617-749-2948
Exhale is a talkline service to help individuals process their feelings and emotions around abortion.
Weekdays 1PM – 7PM CST // Saturday 11AM - 7PM CST // Sunday 1PM – 5PM CST
Want to meet up virtually with other people who have had abortions?
Join us for A Home Here, our post abortion Community Circle held monthly on the second Tuesday. A Home Here, hosted by Eboné McCloud of The Ayaba Series and Tunisia Tai of We Testify, is a space for people to feel safe and at home within themselves to speak about their experiences with abortion care. This space is intentionally curated to be inclusive, supportive, and open, without any judgment. We generally meet virtually on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:30-8:45PM. This space is for people of all gender identities who have had abortions. Sign up for our Spring Series here.
Want to give feedback on your experience accessing abortion care? *paid opportunity
We are proud of our follow-up program. Speaking to the people we support after their abortion allows us to hear how their appointment went, how we can do our jobs better, and check in on how our callers are doing after they receive care. If you’d like to participate in one of our follow-up surveys, let us know by filling out this short form. If you have any questions on this, please email us. Your information is kept confidential. There are stipends for participating in CAF follow-up programs.
Would you like to connect with a religious counselor to talk about your abortion?
If you have spiritual concerns about abortion or pregnancy decisions, you are not alone. Faith Aloud is here to walk with you on this important journey. Call them at 1-888-717-5010 to be connected to compassionate clergy and religious counselors who will listen and offer support without judgment.
Would you like to get support in ending a wanted pregnancy?
Visit Ending A Wanted Pregnancy for support.
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