The following is a list of resources used throughout this guide.
Abortion 101
These resources provide more information on the types of abortion and what you may be able to expect.
- Washington State Dept of Health: Abortion
- Planned Parenthood: In-Clinic Abortion
- UpToDate: Patient education: Abortion (pregnancy termination) (Beyond the Basics)
Abortion Aftercare
The resources below can help you find additional support before, during and after your abortion. Doula care can be an option for patients who need non-clinical support.
- Abortion Finder: Find Funding & Support
- Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings: Everything You Want to Know about Full Spectrum Doula Work
- Washington Department of Health: Plan for Your Abortion
- PregnancyOptions.info
Abortion Funds
If you need financial or travel assistance for your abortion, the following resources are local abortion funds that may be able to help.
- Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services
- Indigenous Women Rising Rain Fund
- Northwest Abortion Access Fund
Apple Health (Medicaid) and Abortion Access
The resources below can help you learn how to access abortion care through Apple Health or if you qualify for coverage.
Clinics and Where to Find Abortion Care
The resources below can help you find clinics near you that provide abortion care. Some clinics offer care on a sliding fee scale based on your income.
- AbortionFinder
- Abortion On Demand
- WA State Dept of Health: Clinic Locations
- Cedar River Clinics
- I Need An A
- Lilith Clinic
- Planned Parenthood
Language Services and Immigrant Access to Abortion
Immigrants in Washington, no matter their status, can access abortion care. Learn more about your rights and how you may be able to receive health coverage as an immigrant with the resources below.
- Washington State Health Care Authority: Translation Services
- National Immigration Law Center: Abortion Access for Immigrants
- Washington Healthplanfinder: Health Care Options for Immigrants
Legal Rights for Abortion in Washington
Abortion is legal in Washington. Use the following resources to learn more about your rights as a patient and how you can get legal support.
- Washington State Office of the Attorney General: Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care: Shielding Providers, Seekers, and Helpers from Out-of-State Legal Actions
- Washington State Dept of Health: Know Your Rights
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Emergency Medical Treatment & Labor Act (EMTALA)
- Repro Legal Helpline
Privacy Protections
If you are concerned about your privacy, the resources below can help you learn how to keep your abortion care and other personal health information confidential.
- Office of the Insurance Commissioner Washington State: Health information and your privacy
- Washington State Department of Health: Your Privacy
- Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner: Confidentiality Request Form
