Abortion Care
What is abortion?
Abortion is the termination (ending) of a pregnancy. In some states, abortion remains legal and available, while in other states have banned abortion.
Learn more about the different types of abortion care here.
Learn more about the different state abortion laws here.
Where can I get an abortion?
As of February 14, 2025, several of Missouri's abortion laws have been put on hold while a lawsuit works its way through the courts. This means that clinics in Missouri may be legally allowed to offer abortion care in the meantime. However, we don't yet know which Missouri clinics may start providing abortion care, the type(s) of abortion care they may offer, and how many appointments may be available. We will update this page as often as possible with new information.
What is clear is that abortion appointments are available in nearby states, including Kansas and Illinois, which both have clinics just over the Missouri border. Some options near the state borders include:
Illinois:
Planned Parenthood-Fairview Heights
Kansas:
Planned Parenthood-Overland Park
Planned Parenthood-Wyandotte
Center for Women's Health (note: this clinic requires every patient to pay a nonrefundable deposit to book their appointment, has very limited financial assistance options, and has very strict requirements for patients under 18)
Text us at 855-458-0886 for the most up-to-date information on finding an accessible clinic. You can also visit ineedana.com to find clinics near you.
I'm under 18. Do I need an adult's permission to have an abortion?
It depends on the state. Some states require people under age 18 to either get permission from or tell their parents, and some don't. Many states offer a court process called judicial bypass for teens who cannot involve their parents. Read below for how it works in Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and other states.
In Missouri:
For teens who can involve their parents:
If a teen can get BOTH parental consent (permission from a biological parent or legal guardian who can prove their relationship to the teen with documents like birth certificates, government issued identification, a court order, or other identity documents) AND second parent notification (the parent who gives permission writes to the other parent to tell them about the teen's abortion, not required under certain circumstances),
Then the teen should be allowed to have their abortion at a clinic in Missouri.
For teens who cannot involve their parents:
If a teen cannot involve their parents for any reason, the law says they are allowed to go to court and ask a judge for permission to have their abortion.
If you are a Missouri teen seeking abortion care and cannot involve a parent, text us at 855-458-0886 to discuss your options.
In Kansas:
People under 18 must either involve their parents in their abortion decision or go through a court process called judicial bypass. Text us at 855-458-0886 for information on how to get abortion care in Kansas if you can't involve your parents.
In Illinois:
People under 18 are not required to tell or get permission from their parents in order to have an abortion. Anyone of any age can schedule and attend an abortion appointment.
If you need more information on how to access abortion care if you're under 18, text us at 855-458-0886.
I can't afford to pay for an abortion. What do I do?
There may be financial assistance available. The first step is to schedule an appointment with a clinic.
Most abortion funds will only commit funding after you have your appointment. (Please note: Center for Women's Health in Overland Park, Kansas requires a non-refundable deposit to schedule an appointment, and and does not work with abortion funds, so if you have financial concerns, we encourage you to explore other clinic options.)
Even if your appointment is coming up and you don’t yet have the funding figured out, you are strongly encouraged to keep your appointment while you work on finding help.
Once you have your appointment, follow these steps to seek financial assistance:
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Call the clinic where your appointment is scheduled and tell them you need help paying for your care. Many clinics have financial assistance programs and are able to screen you for funding from abortion funds they work with.
IF YOU ARE A MISSOURI RESIDENT: Missouri Abortion Fund partners with clinics to help pay for Missourians’ abortion care. If the clinic where your appointment is scheduled is listed here under “our partners”, ask them to screen you for assistance. You can also mention Missouri Abortion Fund specifically. If the clinic where your appointment is scheduled is not included on that list, please email Missouri Abortion Fund at info@mofund.org.
If you need additional funding, you can search for potential options using I Need An Abortion’s Support Organizations Database and National Network of Abortion Funds. Most funds provide instructions for requesting financial assistance on their websites. Sometimes it takes several days to hear back from funds, so make your request as soon as possible.
If you have questions or need any help finding financial assistance, text us at 855-458-0886.
I want an abortion, what do I do next?
You will need to find a clinic that you can get to, that has an appointment as soon as you need it, and where you can get the financial assistance you may need. For help finding a clinic, text us at 855-458-0886 or look up your options on ineedana.com.
If you are under 18, you will need to understand the parental involvement requirements in the state that you are going to. Check out I Need An A's A Teen's Guide to Accessing Abortion to find out the requirements in your state, and how to get help.
If you are a Missouri resident, text us at 855-458-0886 for help getting abortion care.