Click here for resources for after your abortion, including post-abortion community circles.
Before your abortion…
After our case manager speaks to you on the phone, they send a voucher to the clinic you are going to. You do not need to bring anything with you to the clinic stating you are getting support from CAF. The clinic will have your information when you arrive. If there is an issue with your voucher not arriving to the clinic, please reach out to your case manager. If your case manager is unavailable and does not respond, please ask your clinic to get in touch with us.
We want you to know that we affirm your decision. We love you and are here for you.
For some people, getting an abortion is an easy decision. For others, it is a difficult decision.
We believe that every person should have the right and autonomy to determine their own health and life, including abortion, without guilt, shame, or isolation. We’ve pulled together some resources to help anyone who is getting an abortion.
Mental and Physical Self Care
You may be dealing with some uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms. Here are some tips to manage the discomfort you may be feeling:
7 ways to practice self-care around your abortion
Affirmations
I am doing my best and that is enough.
Making a decision that I believe is best for me is powerful.
No matter what happens today, I will remember the truth that I am beautiful and powerful.
I know I am worthy just as I am.
I accept the truth that the past cannot be changed. I choose to focus on the present moment and my future and move forward in the light.
I love myself.
What to Expect
You deserve to know the facts.
Types of Abortions
What is a medical abortion?
What is a surgical abortion?
Will my abortion hurt?
Myths about Abortion
Setting the Record Straight
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.
If you call the Talkline and hear a voicemail message, leave a message with your first name, your telephone number, and the time zone from which you are calling. All-Options volunteer peer counselors will return your call as soon as they can, within 48 hours.
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
Faith Aloud Spiritual Care Line 1-888-717-5010
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. Spiritual care counselors represent diverse faith backgrounds, and are trained to support people across religious denominations.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10AM - 5PM CST // Saturday and Sunday from 11PM-2PM CST
For calls made outside of these times, please leave a message and one of our Spiritual Care Counselors will call you back.