Finding abortion care can be overwhelming. Especially if you live in a state where care is banned.
This week we learned about Carbondale, Illinois, a liberal city where three clinics provided more than 11,000 abortions last year, largely for patients forced to travel from states with bans. It’s one example of a reality we see across the country: thousands of people crossing state lines in search of safe, accessible care.
But even when someone reaches a supportive community, knowing where to turn for trusted, vetted information can still be a barrier.
That’s why our fellows and staff created our newest resource: the Abortion Access Guide.
Designed with the patient experience at the center, this guide offers clear, step-by-step information for anyone seeking abortion care. Every program, clinic, and website included has been reviewed by providers and trusted partners to ensure reliability.
And now, the Abortion Access Guide is available in Chinese, Vietnamese, and Spanish, expanding access for communities across our region who often face additional language barriers. We’re proud of this progress, and we’re committed to continuing to grow!
As the Pro-Choice Washington team closes another year of advocacy, we’re reflecting on how much your partnership means to us, especially right now.
We’re working to keep Washington a true safe haven for reproductive health care and to protect the privacy and dignity of everyone who lives here or travels here for care.
Thank you for being in this fight with us.
Your Take Five Actions:
- Extend the ACA Tax Credits The National Women’s Law Center and 130 organizations are calling on Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, so millions of women don’t lose access to abortion care. The extensions are set to expire this month. Read their Announcement
- Sign Up to Volunteer for Washington Families for Freedom From banning trans girls from sports, to forced outing, taking away students’ ability to confide in school counselors, and possible invasive exams of “reproductive organs” for some girls, initiatives IL 26-001 and 26-638 will threaten the safety of every Washington student. Volunteer and help defeat these harmful initiatives. Yes, I Want to Volunteer!
- Join Pro-Choice Washington for Lobby Day Join us for our 2026 Lobby Day on Friday, January 30. Heading into the second year of the second Trump administration, join Pro-Choice Washington in Olympia to meet with lawmakers and to help safeguard bodily autonomy and abortion access for our great state. Sign Me Up!
- Share our Abortion Access Guide Share the Abortion Access Guide with friends, family, providers, local clinics, students, or community organizations and help expand access to reliable information. Download and Share!
