COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are Georgia clinics still providing abortion care during COVID-19?
Yes! Abortion is legal and available up to 6 weeks of pregnancy. You can find a provider in Georgia here.
Are clinics providing abortion care through telemedicine/telehealth?
Carafem Atlanta is part of Gynuity’s TelAbortion study, which allows them to provide abortion consultations online and then mail abortion pills to the patient. To learn more about this option and to see if you qualify, visit their website.
Other Georgia abortion clinics are also exploring ways to use technology to cut down on the amount of time patients have to spend at the clinic. Consult with clinics near you to see what options they may provide.
What do I do if I can't afford my abortion or need help getting to the clinic?
COVID-19 has led to record job loss and has also made it difficult for folks to rely on friends and family for transportation support, childcare, etc. If you need support paying for or reaching your appointment, you can contact Access Reproductive Healthcare (ARC) Southeast, an abortion fund that supports folks in GA, TN, MS, SC, FL and TN to pay for and access abortion care. Reach them at (855) 227-2475 or submit a form online: https://arc-southeast.org/assistance-form.
I plan to manage my abortion at home. Where can I get trustworthy information on how to do this safely?
There are many online resources that provide information on how to manage an abortion at home, along with hotlines for medical advice and legal help. These resources include:
Safe to Choose: Provides detailed information on who to manage an abortion at home.
Women Help Women: Provides information on how to take the abortion pills.
MA Hotline: A miscarriage and abortion hotline staffed by doctors.
All-Options Hotline: Provides folks with information on all their options when experiencing an unplanned pregnancy.
Plan C: Helps folks find abortion pills.
Repro Legal Helpline: This helpline provides legal information around self-managed abortions.
Euki: A fully encrypted app that provides information on a wide range of sexual and reproductive health topics, including self-managed abortions.