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Abortion Information
**Please note that the following are outside links. If you’re seeking abortion in the Greater Tampa Bay Area, TBAF will help you navigate these resources and talk to you about resources available to you. Once you’ve made an appointment, give us a call at 727.314.3956 and we can help!
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“What is self-managed abortion? Where can I learn about abortion pills?”
“I just found out I’m pregnant and I need someone to talk to.”
“I live in…
…and I need help paying for my abortion.”
“I’m looking for support through my self-managed abortion” or “I’m looking for support through my miscarriage.”
“I live out of state, but have an appointment in…
…and I need help paying for my abortion.”
“I’m having an abortion and I’m looking for peer-based emotional support and/or medical information”
“I have legal questions about abortion, pregnancy loss, and/or birth.”
“I’m looking for talk-line or text-line emotional support after my abortion”
“I have questions about birth control, tech/privacy, or other questions.“
Information about your Options:
- All-Options Talkline: unbiased and judgment-free (peer-based) support and referrals for any experiences with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption. Visit all-options.org or call 888-493-0092 (from US or Canada).
- Cedar River Clinics: Pregnancy Options Workbook: A Guide for Those Facing a Pregnancy Decision
- National Abortion Federation: “Unsure About Your Pregnancy?: A Guide to Making the Right Decision for You”
Find a Clinic Near You:
- ineedana.com or ineedanabortion.com
- prochoice.org/patients/find-a-provider/
- abortionfinder.org
- Text “hello” to 202-883-4620
- To learn about Abortion Pills: plancpills.org
Other Resources for Finding Abortion Services:
- Independent Abortion Care Providers
- Find a Planned Parenthood Health Center
- “How Do I Find The Clinic That’s Right For Me?”
- Pregnancy Calculator: “Ultrasound or pregnancy tests are the only ways to immediately be sure that a woman is pregnant… [You] can also make a reasonable calculation of about how long [you have] been pregnant,” by using the pregnancy calculator at the link above.
- How to avoid “Fake Clinics,” from Abortion Access Front: What exactly is a fake clinic?: “Fake women’s health centers—AKA fake clinics—are anti-abortion counseling centers with an agenda. Their goal is to deceive and pressure people to carry a pregnancy to term.” To find a real abortion clinic, visit one of the trusted links above.
- “Find the Abortion Care Guide in Your Language” from South Asians for Abortion
Funding Assistance:
- National Abortion Federation (NAF): Hotline for referrals and financial assistance
- National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF): Find an abortion fund near you (for funding and/or practical support needs)
Talklines/Helplines for Support:
- Miscarriage & Abortion Hotline: support to self-manage your miscarriage or abortion
- mahotline.org
- 833-246-2632
- All-Options Talkline: unbiased and judgment-free (peer-based) support and referrals for any experiences with pregnancy, parenting, abortion, and adoption.
- all-options.org
- 888-493-0092 (from US or Canada)
- Reprocare Healthline: anonymous peer-based emotional support, medical information, and referrals for people having abortions
- reprocare.com
- 833-226-7821
- Repro Legal Helpline: attorneys and advocates who provide legal information and support to people navigating complex laws in order to self-determine their reproductive lives
- reprolegalhelpline.org
- 844-868-2812 or message through their secure form
- Aya Contigo: The abortion journey supported & guided with Aya Contigo: Before, During, After
- hola.ayacontigo.org/en (available in English & Spanish)
- Use the web app or download on the AppStore or GooglePlay
- Connect & Breathe: an after-abortion non-judgemental talkline
- connectandbreathe.org
- 866-647-1764
- Exhale: After-Abortion Textline
- exhaleprovoice.org
- 617-749-2948 (textline)
Information about Abortion:
- We Testify: “Abortion 101”
- How to Use Abortion Pill: “Instructions for a Safe Abortion with Pills”
- Women Help Women: “Self-Managed Abortion; Safe & Supported”
- Planned Parenthood: “Considering Abortion”
- TBAF: “About Abortion”
- While US doctors typically recommend abortions with pills up to 12 weeks and Florida law current restricts abortion after 6 weeks, you can click here to read more about studies and experiences of people around the world that taking abortion pills after 12 weeks can be safe and effective.
Other Useful Resources:
- If/When/How: Repro Legal Helpline
- Digital Defense Fund: Keep Your Abortion Private & Secure (Understanding and Maintaining Digital Privacy)
- Planned Parenthood: Emergency Contraceptives
- TBAF: Contraception
- TBAF: Free Reproductive Health Kits
- Euki: Period Tracking App (Secure menstruation tracker)
- Abortion Care Network: Ally Organizations
- Abortion Access Front: Resources
- Handbook for a Post-Roe America: Practical Support Groups by Region
- Campaign for Southern Equality: Resources for Transgender People in Florida Losing Access to Gender-Affirming Care
Other Abortion Funds Serving Florida:
- Tampa Bay Abortion Fund (TBAF) – Greater Tampa Bay Area
- Florida Access Network (FAN) – Central and Northern FL regions
- Emergency Medical Assistance Inc. (EMA) – Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast
- Women’s Emergency Network (WEN) – Miami-Dade, Broward, & Monroe
- Broward Women’s Emergency Fund (BWEF) – Broward
- Access Reproductive Care – Southeast (ARC) – AL, FL, GA, MS, SC, & TN
In Need of Other Resources?
The resources/links listed below are not specific to abortion. These resources may include organizations that TBAF does not directly work with, but are listed here in case you are in need of additional assistance, outside of your abortion appointment. Please contact each resource or organization for specifics on their services or availability.
Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties:
- Tampa Period Pantry – Their goal is to help end period poverty within the Tampa Bay Area. People who experience periods often aren’t able to afford these basic necessities each month. Locations include:
- Disco Dolls, 4220 N. Florida Ave, Tampa FL 33603
- Plantas and Tinta, 1715 N. Howard Ave Ste C, Tampa FL 33607
- La Femme Institute, 1150 Co Rd 1, Palm Harbor FL 34683
- Cafe Hey, (Inside) 1540 N Franklin St, Tampa FL 33602
- Corner Club Cafe, 1502 E Sligh Ave, Tampa FL 33610
- The Factory (Museum of Motherhood Section), 2606 Fairfield Ave S, St. Petersburg FL 33712
- Blxckout Beauty, 6726 N Florida Ave, Tampa FL 32604
- Shuffle Tampa, 2612 N Tampa St, Tampa FL 33602
- Pinellas County Homeless Resource Guide – PDF containing resources on Housing, Meals, Food Pantries/Food Assistance, Miscellaneous, Health and Behavioral Services, and more.
- PDF Resource Guide
- For immediate HOUSING OR SHELTER needs, CRISIS INTERVENTION, intake and referral to HEALTH AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES, or FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE for overdue rent and utilities contact: 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898211.
- Up-to-date mobile FOOD PANTRY locations and hours can be found at: Feeding Tampa Bay.
- Link to enroll in the Pinellas County Healthcare for the Homeless Program.
- Link to view clinic / Mobile Medical Unit hours and locations or call 727-453-7866. Learn more about the Mobile Medical Unit here.
- Community Action Stops Abuse (CASA) – 727-895-4912
- “Preventative, emergency, and restorative support for survivors of domestic violence including rapid rehousing and transitional housing.”
- Hope Villages of America – The Haven – 727-442-4128
- Clearwater – “Services and shelter for survivors of domestic violence includes the Emergency Safe House.”
- Metro Inclusive Health – 727-321-3854
- LGBTQ+ community programs offered include multiple virtual social programs, events, and groups for persons identifying as LGBTQ+ from youth to seniors.
- Linkage programs offered for ex-offenders to assist in re-entry upon release from jail.
- The Spring of Tampa Bay – Call/Text (813) 247-SAFE • TTY: (813) 248-1050
- 24-hr Crisis Hotline & Services for survivors of domestic violence, including crisis hotline, shelter, legal services, and supportive services.
- Hillsborough County Homeless Initiative – thhi.org or 813-223-6115
- This website includes a directory to resources for: emergency shelter services, food, housing and utilities, clothing and household, homeless services, veteran services, unaccompanied youth services, employment, income support, mental health and addiction, health care, GED and education, individual and family support, senior services, disability, legal and public services, transportation, child and maternity services, trafficking and violence, inmate and re-entry services, disaster services, etc.
- Find an Emergency Shelter – List of Hillsborough County Emergency Shelters and availability, by thhi.org
- Crisis Center of Tampa Bay – “Call 2-1-1 where you will receive free, confidential crisis intervention, along with referrals to a Crisis Center service or to over 3,000 other community resources.”
- Hillsborough County Social Services – contains links for: Utility and Energy Assistance, Community Resource Centers, etc.
- Sunshine Line, Door-to-Door Transportation – The Sunshine Line provides door-to-door transportation for elderly, people with disabilities, or low-income residents who do not have, or can’t afford their own transportation. Transportation is provided for medical and social service appointments, grocery trips, health and wellness, personal business and more. Trips are prioritized based on trip purpose and provided on a space-available basis. (Other transportation options.)
- Tampa Bay Area Regional Transit Authority – Commute Tampa Bay is a free, public service from TBARTA.
Tampa Bay Area Hurricane Resources:
- Pinellas County Emergency Information
- Hillsborough County Emergency Information
- Mutual Aid Disaster Relief
- Hurricane Prep Guide – available in English and Spanish
- Emergency Legal Responders – Hurricane Prep Information
- Peer-to-Peer Resource – Lodging for Evacuees
- FloridaDisaster Updates
- TBAF will also post updates on our instagram page, with local community resources.
Florida:
- Gulf South Plan B – distributes free emergency contraception in the American South as our region confronts the dual crises of climate chaos and barriers to reproductive care. They ship to Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Florida. This is not an emergency service. Your package will be mailed within two weeks of receiving the request. PLEASE NOTE: Emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. It is more effective the sooner it is taken.
- Florida Harm Reduction Collective – Through a collaborative approach, they strive to end harms related to drug use, incarceration, and the War on Drugs. Services include: Mail based naloxone, mail based HIV self test kits, safe use information and resources, harm reduction technical assistance, linkage to care, street outreach, etc.
- Florida Department of Health
- Index of Services
- “Women’s Health” – Family Health Line: 800-451-2229 – The statewide toll-free hotline offers counseling information and referrals about pregnancy, infant and toddler issues
- WIC – “WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care and community services.”
- Hillsborough County WIC Agency: 813-307-8074
- Pinellas County WIC Agency: 727-824-6913 or 727-824-6914
- Or “call 1-800-342-3556 and ask for the phone number of your local WIC office.”
- Florida Domestic Violence Hotline – (800) 500-1119 or (800) 621-4202 (TDD)
Nationwide:
- FindHelp – Search and connect to support: Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – If you or someone you know are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call 800-273-TALK (8255)
- National Domestic Violence Hotline – “Free. Confidential. 24/7.” Call 800.799.SAFE (7233) – TTY 1.800.787.3224, or text “START” to 88788.
- National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline – “When you call 800.656.HOPE (4673), you’ll be routed to a local RAINN affiliate organization based on the first six digits of your phone number. Cell phone callers have the option to enter the ZIP code of their current location to more accurately locate the nearest sexual assault service provider.”
- National Human Trafficking Hotline – Call 888-373-7888 (TTY: 711) or Text 233733
- TransLifeline – Radical community care. Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people. Call (877)565-8860.
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