Financial Assistance For Your Abortion
Most health insurance policies do not cover abortions in Louisiana. This includes Medicaid.

Please visit our list of clinics page to see organizations that can help you with funding at each particular clinic.

The National Network of Abortion Funds can help you find a fund in your area if you aren't going to a clinic we listed (in Louisiana, Houston, TX, or Jackson, MS).
 


Questions About Your Options or Abortion  

Online Resources

• Catholics for Choice - Information about pregnancy options in a choice based Catholic framework, visit their website. 
  
  
• Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice - Information about pregnancy options in a choice framework from multiple religious viewpoints (Jewish, Catholic, Muslim, Hindu, Protestant, and Unitarian Universalist). Visit their website.

 

• Women on Web aims to prevent unsafe abortions.  They answer thousands of questions about medical abortions every day.
  
  
• PlanCPills.org offers Spanish and English language guides to safe self-abortion by medication. 
  
  
• AidAccess.org provides medically-supported online access to abortion pills for people who choose to self-manage their early abortions, including in the United States. Plan C has tested the service, and it is at the top of the list on their report card. 
  
  
  

Hotlines or Talklines

• The National Abortion Federation Hotline answers questions about abortion, unintended pregnancy, or related issues. The hotline is free, anonymous, and offers services to everyone.
  • Call (800) 772-9100 to speak with a counselor. 
    
    
• All Options free hotline provides non-judgmental options counseling on unintended pregnancy, abortion, adoption, and parenting.
  • Call (888) 493-0092 to speak with someone.
    
    
• Exhale, a free, nonjudgmental, after-abortion talkline. 
  • Call 1-866-4-EXHALE
      
• Faith Aloud a free talkline regarding spiritual concerns about pregnancy or abortion. 
  •  Call 1-888-717-5010 

For Abortion Laws in Louisiana

• Lift Louisiana is an organization that follows Louisiana policy and aims to empower people to get involved politically. It is a great year-round resource for equity issues, problematic policies put forth by our legislators, and how to contact your legislator.
  
  
• The New Orleans Abortion Fund helps Louisiana women pay for their abortions and also participates in public advocacy in New Orleans.  Call 504.363.1112 for help with financing your abortion,  or visit their website or Facebook for advocacy updates. 
  
  
• The Center for Reproductive Rights is a global organization that uses the law to challenge unfair reproductive health issues in the U.S. and beyond. They have sued the State of Louisiana multiple times for infringing on the rights of Louisiana women and families. 
  
  
• The Alan Guttmacher Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on sexual and reproductive health research, policy analysis, and public education.

New Orleans Specific Resources

Health Care: Primary Care, Birth Control, & Pregnancy Testing 

• St. Thomas Community Health - Sliding scale medical clinic with multiple locations, private insurance and Medicaid accepted.
  
  
• Crescent Care, New Orleans - Sliding scale medical clinic with multiple locations, private insurance and Medicaid accepted.
  • Phone: 504.207.CARE (2273), 844.315.CARE (2273)
• Excelth - Sliding scale medical clinic with multiple locations, private insurance and Medicaid accepted.
  
  
• Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast, New Orleans & Baton Rouge locations provide birth control, problem visits, annual exams, STI testing, pregnancy tests.  Private insurance, Medicaid, self-pay accepted. No abortion services in Louisiana available. 
  • Call 1.800.230.PLAN
    
    
• Louisiana Medicaid - Apply for healthcare online or by phone: 1-888-342-6207 

HIV Exposure

• Crescent Care - Crescent Care is a federally qualified health center that provides post-exposure prophylaxis to people who may have been exposed to HIV. If taken within 72 hours after possible exposure, it can help prevent a possible HIV diagnosis. Crescent Care offers this pill on a sliding scale basis, based on your income. 
  • New Orleans - Sliding scale medical clinic with multiple locations, private insurance and Medicaid accepted.
  • Phone: 504.207.CARE (2273), 844.315.CARE (2273)

Emergency Contraception (Plan B)

• PlanBNola.com - New Orleans, www.planbnola.com - A website that allows you to find no-cost or low-cost Plan B (emergency contraception) in the New Orleans area that can prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours after sex.
  
  
• Local drug stores like Walgreens, CVS and Rite-Aid provide Plan B over-the-counter.
  
  
• You can also purchase online at places like AfterPill.com and even on Amazon (cheapest option). Plan B can prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex.
  
  

Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services - New Orleans
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• University Medical Center Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (UMC SANE) Program  - Provides medical treatment and forensic exams after a sexual assault for those 15 years old and up.
  • The SANE Program is located in the UMC New Orleans Emergency Department. 
  • UMC phone: 504-903-3000
    
    
• Family Justice Center - Mental health services, advocacy and support groups for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. 
  • Phone: 504-592-4005 
  • 24 hour crisis hotline: 504-866-9554
    
    
• Metropolitan Center for Women and Children - Mental health services, advocacy and support groups for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. 
  • 24 hour crisis hotline: 504-837-5400 
    
    
• STAR - Counseling, advocacy, and legal services for sexual assault survivors in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Alexandria.  
  • Phone: 855-435-STAR
    
    
• Women With A Vision - A social justice non-profit by and for women of color offers case management and advocacy.  Programs for women's health education, harm reduction and overdose prevention, HIV/AIDS and STI prevention, gender-based violence prevention, sex worker advocacy, and LGBTQ advocacy. 
  • Phone: 504-301-0428
    
    
• National Sexual Assault Hotline - Free confidential support. 
  • Phone: 800-656-HOPE (4673)
    
    
• National Human Trafficking Resources Center (NHTRC) - Offers social and legal services for victims and survivors of human trafficking. 
  • To report a tip or request services call: 888-373-7888​
    
    
• PlanBNola.com - A website that allows you to find no-cost or low-cost Plan B (emergency contraception) in the New Orleans area that can prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours after sex. 

 

• Helping Survivors of Sexual Abuse and Assault​​ - ​An information and support website for survivors of sexual abuse and assault including info on childhood abuse, sexual harassment in the office and a ride share safety.

Resources for Minors - New Orleans

• Children’s Hospital CARE/Audrey Hepburn Center  Provides medical treatment and forensic exams after a sexual assault for those 18 and younger. 
  • Phone: 504-896-9237
• Louisiana Judicial Bypass Project - In Louisiana, minors (17 years and younger) are required to provide consent from a parent or legal guardian to access pregnancy termination services. In cases where it would be too dangerous or impossible to obtain parental permission, you can obtain a judicial bypass. This means that a judge grants permission for you to receive abortion services.Those with the Judicial Bypass Project can help you navigate the process.
  
  
  NOTE: We are looking for more resources beyond the New Orleans area. If you are able to help us with this information, please email us.