For a Google Doc of both local and national resources for help with abortion as well as parenting
Abortion Resources
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Confused about abortion? Here’s a breakdown of what abortion actually is and some things you can expect when you have an abortion.
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If you need an abortion, this is where you should start.
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A breakdown of what Self-Managed Abortion is, and links to resources that can help you see if this is the option for you.
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The Repro Legal Helpline is a free, confidential helpline where you can get legal information about the abortion laws in your state, including SMA, young people's access to abortion or judicial bypass, and referrals to local resources.
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The M+A Hotline is a team of pro-abortion clinicians with years of experience in caring for Miscarriage and Abortion. If you have any medical questions or concerns regarding your Miscarriage or Abortion you can call or text them.
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They are a secular collective of Northwest Arkansas residents who offer no-cost informational, physical, and emotional support for people accessing pregnancy, reproduction, and abortion services.
They help folks all over the state, but if you live near the NWA area, you can get some free emergency contraceptives from them! -
The Digital Defense Fund is an organization that prioritizes digital privacy and security. They have various links, resources, and guides, for anyone concerned about their digital privacy regarding abortion.
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There’s a lot of specific terms and lingo that we and other pro-abortion orgs may use that aren’t familiar to you. We’ve made a glossary of those terms so you can easily understand them.
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Instagram and Facebook are not the place to talk about your abortion if you can help it. We recommend downloading the Signal App if you want to talk about your abortion.
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The subreddit page for Abortion. If you're pregnant and don't want to be, they can help you get an abortion. This is a pro-abortion, stigma-free space to ask questions, get information, and share your experiences.
This subreddit is run by the Online Abortion Resource Squad (OARS). Their goal is to bring accurate, supportive information about abortion to online forums.
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Shout Your Abortion aims to make abortion a more normalized topic and promote safe avenues for accessing it, regardless of its legality. At SYA, you will find a wealth of personal stories shared by individuals who have undergone abortions. You can also share your own story here too.
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ReproCare offers anonymous peer-based emotional support, medical information, and referrals for people having abortions. If you have questions regarding your SMA, they can help.
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Do you know what early pregnancies actually look like? The MYA Networks goal is to counter misinformation with facts about what pregnancy tissue looks like in an early abortion or miscarriage. (This link contains images of pregnancy tissue from week 4 - 9. They are neither bloody or graphic, but click the link at your own discretion.)
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Have questions about abortion after 20 weeks? This website breaks down the stigma against “later” abortion. People seeking abortions later in pregnancy deserve care, not judgment.
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ABC (Arkansas Birth Control) is a useful tool for Arkansans to learn about birth control options and where to get birth control.
It was created by Power to Decide, a non-profit organization who has 25 years of experience in providing trusted, high-quality, accurate information on contraceptive methods so you can make informed decisions. They’re committed to helping you avoid pregnancy until (and if) you decide that pregnancy is right for you.
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Babies are great…when you’re ready for them. In the meantime you have the right to a healthy, happy sex life without worrying about unplanned pregnancy. You can make that happen by taking an active role in your reproductive health. They can help with that. Bedsider is a useful tool for women to learn about their birth control options, better manage their birth control, and in the process avoid getting pregnant until they’re ready.
General Resources
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Learn about all your birth control options and where to get birth control. This site can help you find a method of birth control that fits your lifestyle. The site can also assist you in switching your method if you are not happy with what you are currently using.
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Euki is a privacy-first period tracking app. Euki is more than just a period tracker though—it places inclusive, evidence-based sexual health information right in your hands.
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Fake clinics, also known as crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs), deceive pregnant individuals with false advertising and provide limited or no healthcare. They manipulate and pressure people about their reproductive health decisions, often causing delays or preventing legal abortions.
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This is a Statewide Directory for HIV Services including testing, medical care, and supportive services for people with HIV.
Downloadables
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Abortion Access Zine
Everything you need to know about abortion access in Arkansas in the palm of your hand!
We have copies of this at our Y.O.U. Center, but you can also download them and make some yourself!
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PIE Zine
Did you know that 100% of unwanted pregnancies are caused by irresponsible ejaculation? Download our Preventing Irresponsible Ejaculation (PIE) zine to find out more! Learn how to make them here.
We have copies of this at our Y.O.U. Center, but you can also download them and make some yourself!
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Help Yourself Resource Directory
The 2023 Help Yourself Community Resource Directory provides information on a range of services offered to those in transition and need in the central Arkansas area. They have resources ranging from clothing, ex-offender/reentry, LGBTQ+, food pantries, and much more.