At Exhale Pro-Voice, we believe that emotional wellbeing after an abortion includes access to a network of thoughtful, values-aligned support. Our free, national textline offers nonjudgmental, peer-based emotional support to people who have had abortions, as well as their allies.
Referring people to resources beyond our services is a key part of how we extend our mission. We’ve carefully reviewed and selected the recommendations below to help meet the wide range of emotional, spiritual, and practical needs people may experience after abortion.
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After-Abortion Counseling & Emotional Support
We use the following criteria to guide our recommendations:
- Does the service respect the full range of emotions after an abortion?
- Does the service empower individuals to define wellbeing for themselves?
- Does the service address specific needs we’ve heard from our textline community?
We only include services that meet all three criteria. If a provider uses a one-size-fits-all model or doesn’t align with our approach, they are not listed.
Talklines for After-Abortion Counseling
All-Options
1-888–493-0092
Mon-Fri: 10am-1am ET | Sat-Sun: 10am-6pm ET
Talkline provides support for people who are pregnant and unsure how to feel or what to do next, or want to talk about a past or current experience with abortion, adoption, parenting, infertility or pregnancy loss.
Connect & Breathe
1-866-647-1764
Tues-Thurs: 6-9pm ET | Sat: 10am-2pm ET
Talkline staffed by people trained to listen and provide unbiased support and encouragement of self-care. Service available to those with abortion experiences and loved ones.
Faith Aloud
1-888-717-5010
Leave a voicemail with your first name and phone number. Clergy from diverse backgrounds will return your call.
M+A Hotline
01-833-246-2632
8am-1am ET
Volunteer clinicians can answer calls or text to get support managing an abortion or miscarriage; confidential, anonymous and free service.
Reprocare
1 -833-226-7821
Every Day: 9am-9pm PT
Talkline or textline that provides peer-based emotional support, with focus on those self-managing abortions at home. Services include assistance with access to medication, guidance on procuring pills, connecting individuals with abortion providers, and identifying financial support options.
Support Groups
PSI: After-Abortion Support Group
Free, confidential and virtual support group for people with abortion experiences. Run by peer facilitators, this group is a space for people to receive non-judgmental, after-abortion emotional support and speak openly, without shame and stigma.
PSI: Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR) Support Group
Free, confidential and virtual support group for people with TFMR experiences. Led by PSI-trained facilitators, this group provides support, information and resources.
Books/Stories
Abortion Resolution Workbook
Workbook with journal prompts, healing exercises and self-care suggestions.
A Complicated Choice, by Katey Zeh
You or Someone You Love, by Hannah Matthews (former Exhale Pro-Voice Peer Counselor)
You’re the Only One I’ve Told, by Meerah Shah
Shout Your Abortion
Read and share abortion stories from a wide variety of people and experiences.
We Testify
Abortion story-telling and creative space to explore power and possibilities.
2+ Abortions
Many people have two or more abortions. Browse a library of more than 1,000 abortion stories that convey the complexity of reproductive lives.
Additional Resources for Your Emotional & Physical Health
Abortions Welcome
A pro-choice spiritual companion for before, during and after abortion. Can filter resources by mode (read, listen, watch etc.) and category (meditation, ritual and prayer, stories, art).
All-Options
1-888-493-0092
Mon-Fri: 10am-1am ET | Sat-Sun: 10am-6pm ET
Currently pregnant? Provides information and options non-judgmental options counseling
American Psychological Association (APA) Locator
Tool to find local psychologists that allows you to consider many factors when searching.
Aya Contigo
An abortion doula in your pocket. A group of counselors accompany you step by step through a safe abortion with pills. Aya Contigo can connect you with trusted organizations for your sexual and reproductive health needs.
Crisis Textline
Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential crisis mental health support.
If/When/How
Answers legal questions and provides resources about abortion, pregnancy loss and birth.
LGBT National Help Center
1-888-843-4564
Mon-Fri: 11am-8pm PT | Sat: 9am-2pm PT
LBGT Youth Talkline
1-800-246-7743
Mon-Fri: 1-9pm | Sat: 9am-2pm PT
National Abortion Federation
Financial assistance: 1-800-772-9100
Referrals to abortion providers: 1-877-257-0012
National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Open 24/7
National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673
Open 24/7
Planned Parenthood
1-800-230-PLAN (7526)
Open 24/7 | English & Spanish
Pregnancy Options Workbook
Workbook with journal prompts and writing exercises for decision-making.
Pro-Choice Therapists
Provides a directory of vetted pro-choice mental health providers to connect people to resources.
Sex, Etc.
Sex education by teens, for teens
Substance Abuse Helpline
1-800-662-4357
Open 24/7 | English & Spanish
2-1-1
Provides local referrals for housing, childcare, insurance, etc.
