abortion care & access
KRCRC believes that people who have an unintended pregnancy have the right to choose what is best for them, guided by their beliefs and conscience. To do that, they deserve fact-based information on all of their options, access to safe reproductive healthcare, including abortion and compassionate care.
The resources and websites included below are for informational and educational purposes only. KRCRC is not responsible for, nor does it endorse, any legal, medical, or other advice or information provided by any of the entities identified or referenced herein or by any other third parties, whether referenced herein or not.
Miscarriage & Abortion Support
M+A (Miscarriage and Abortion) Hotline: This free helpline was established in 2019 by a group of dedicated doctors and nurses for people navigating miscarriage or abortion. Call or text to get support directly on their site.
Traveling For An Abortion
I Need An A: They can help you learn about all your abortion options and find the most up to date information about verified abortion clinics, pills by mail, state abortion laws, and support. Visit their site.
Kentucky Health Justice Network: Their volunteers staff a helpline to assist people seeking abortions, as well as with navigating the abortion landscape and traveling to an out-of-state clinic. They also offer financial assistance, transportation, interpretation services, and more. Call (855) 576-4576 or visit their site.
Medication Abortion
Medication abortion, also known as "the abortion pill," has been available for use in the U.S. since 2000 with 40 years of research backing its safety and efficacy. Medication abortion typically consists of two pills, mifepristone and misoprostol, which work together to end a pregnancy. Learn more about the basics of medication abortion here and here.
Plan C: This public health campaign, which launched in 2015, provides up-to-date information on how people are accessing abortion pills in the US. Visit their site.
Funding & Practical Support
Several organizations provide financial and practical support to those seeking an abortion.
National Abortion Federation: NAF provides unbiased information about abortion, as well as other resources. They are also the single best source of funding assistance. Call (800) 772-9100 or visit their site.
A Fund, Inc.: provides financial assistance for abortions by working directly with clinics around the country. Visit their site.
Planned Parenthood: offers abortion services in states where abortion is legal, referrals, and other reproductive health services. Visit their site.
Compassionate Care
KRCRC: We connect individuals making reproductive decisions with clergy who are trained to provide free, faith-based, compassionate, all-options care for people of any faith. For referrals, please contact us or call our message line at (866) 606-0988 and leave your first name, along with a phone number where we can reach you. A member of our team will get back to you promptly and arrange for over-the-phone care with a clergy person.
Faith Aloud: Offers non-judgmental faith-based support. Call (888) 717-5010 or visit their site.
All-Options: Provides non-religious, non-judgmental support. Call (888) 493-0092 or visit their site.
Clergy Training
KRCRC: If you are a clergy member interested in offering free, faith-based, compassionate, all-options care for people of any faith, we welcome you to participate in a training session and join our growing network of supportive faith leaders across Kentucky. For information about upcoming trainings, contact us.
Legal Services
If/When/How: Defends and furthers reproductive justice in courts, capitols, and communities. They are creating a future where every one of us has the power and support to make decisions about our bodies, families, and communities, without barriers, coercion, or punishment, in safety and with dignity. Call their Repro Legal Helpline at (844) 868-2812 for free, confidential legal services or visit their site.