People who live in a state that bans or severely restricts access to abortion have two ways to access abortion care:

1. Get abortion pills by mail (through licensed telehealth clinics, community networks, or websites that sell pills)
2. Travel to a state that allows abortion to get pills (to take at home) or an abortion procedure (in clinic).

We’ve outlined some basic descriptions of getting abortion abortion pills by mail to help you understand the type of support that’s offered and generally, where the pills are coming from. This information is up to date as of December 2024. Because information changes frequently, we recommend you check options specific to your location at iNeedAnA or Plan C Guide.

*Studies show taking abortion pills after 12 weeks can be safe and effective. At this gestational age an abortion with pills can take longer, requires multiple doses of misoprostol, and ends with pregnancy tissue that is more developed (usually a fetus + placenta). Read more about taking abortion pills after 12 weeks.

*If you have questions about abortion before, during or after, reach out to the Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline to talk with a volunteer doctor. Call or text (833) 246-2632