Abortion clinics serving California

Online clinics provide virtual medical support via video call, phone call, text and/or email, depending on the provider. These services are a good option for people who want medical support from a licensed clinician but do not want to (or are unable to) visit an in-person clinic.

Websites that sell pills do not provide any kind of medical support. These services are for people who are comfortable self-managing their abortion. They are also good options for people who do not want contact with a formal healthcare setting, do not want to upload their ID, or who would rather not disclose how many weeks pregnant they are.

Community support networks often provide emotional and medical support via secure texting or phone, or may refer people to the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline for text/phone support. They are a free, volunteer-run service intended for people who can’t afford other options.

In-person clinics are a good option for people who want in-person care from a licensed clinician in a formal health care setting, and who have access to transportation.

Note: The Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline provides free, confidential medical information and support by phone and text to anyone who requests help in any state.

Most online clinics listed in our Guide charge $150 or less to prescribe and mail pills to people in California. Many providers also accept insurance, Medicaid, or offer sliding scale pricing to reduce the total cost.

Websites that sell pills charge from around $80 to $90. These websites do not usually accept insurance or offer any forms of financial assistance.

Community support networks offer free abortion pills. These services are for people who cannot afford any of the other services.

In-person clinics are generally the most expensive out-of-pocket option with abortion pill services typically ranging from $500 to $800. But, many providers also accept insurance, Medicaid, or offer sliding scale pricing to reduce the total cost. People may also need to factor in the cost of taking time off of work, childcare, and travel.

Many of the providers listed in our guide offer abortion pill delivery in 7 days or less.

• Online clinics usually ship pills in 7 days or less.
• Most websites that sell pills ship pills in 7 days or less.
• Community support network pills arrive in 7 to 14 days.
• With in-person clinics a person will not have to worry about shipping times, but may need to wait for an appointment and factor in any travel time.

Delivery times are longer for U.S. territories or military addresses (APO, FPO, DPO).

Someone's age and how long they have been pregnant can also affect their choice of abortion provider, since some providers do not serve minors or people who are later in pregnancy.

Online clinics will have specific guidelines for each of these shown in their listing. Some providers will ship abortion pills in advance, even if a person is not pregnant.

Websites that sell pills have no limitations or requirements for ordering abortion pills.

Community support networks require a person to have a confirmed pregnancy in order to ship pills.