Abortion in Charlottesville, VA
We offer the following abortion services:


Abortion Pill (Medication Abortion)
If your last period was more than 11 weeks ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.
Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.
Plan to be at the health center for 2-3 hour(s) for your entire visit.
Your appointment will include the opportunity to ask questions & discuss birth control options.
If you want, we can follow up with you to make sure your abortion worked and that you are well. In the unlikely event that you are still pregnant, you may need another dose of medicine or to have an in-clinic abortion to end the pregnancy.
We’ll also give you after-care instructions and a phone number you can call with any questions or concerns.
In-Clinic Abortion (Surgical Abortion)
If your last period started more than 13 weeks and 6 days ago, we can help connect you to other abortion options in your area.
In-clinic abortions are available by appointment only.
If you take any medicines, please continue to take them normally before your appointment or bring them with you on the day of your appointment.
If you have asthma, bring an inhaler if you have one.
If you plan to have sedation, please do not eat for 6 hours or drink clear liquids for 6 hours before your appointment.
If you desire medication to help make your in-clinic abortion more comfortable, you must have a responsible companion with you to help you get home safely.
If you want, you can choose to be sedated with medicine to help you relax during your in-clinic abortion.
Plan to be at the health center for 4-6 hour(s) for your entire visit for an in-clinic abortion.
When you choose an abortion service at our health center, you may also receive the following: a pregnancy test a chance to speak with a trained staff person about all of your choices: abortion, adoption, and parenting a conversation with the health care provider about your health history lab tests/blood work a pelvic exam an ultrasound medicines to make the abortion more comfortable medicines if you are Rh negative antibiotics birth control information a birth control method (if you want one) post-abortion follow-up exams
Abortion pill (medical abortion) telehealth screening and video appointments for patients in Virginia is now available. This service is only available for patients who are confident their last menstrual period will be no more than 8 weeks by the time of the appointment. These appointments can only be made over the phone to clear a preliminary screening. At the time of the visit, there will be an additional screening and will meet with the provider over video. Once the consult is complete Planned Parenthood will UPS Next day air the Medication Abortion package. The package includes the 2 abortion medications, pain medication, nausea medication, a high sensitivity pregnancy test for follow-up as well as a heating pad.
At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them. Learn more about protesters at health centers.
Please do not bring children with you to the health center.
You will need to return in 0 weeks to make sure your abortion is complete and that you are well.
Virginia Requirements
By Virginia State Law, women under 18 years of age are required to have the consent of at least one parent or guardian in order to receive abortion services. If the patient does not feel that it is feasible to receive parental consent for the procedure, she may ask for a judicial bypass at a local court, which will be recognized at our health center as a bypass for parental consent.
If you are under the age of 18 and need help talking with your parents/caregivers or seeking judicial bypass we can help.
Pricing
Please contact this health center for abortion services pricing information.
Abortion services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to have your insurance information at the time of your visit.
If you don’t have insurance and need help paying for your abortion, call us. We may be able to help you with financial assistance. You can also go to AbortionFunds.org for financial help.
Additional Abortion Support
Before your abortion, our expert and caring staff will discuss all of your pregnancy options with you to help you make sure abortion is the best decision for you. We’ll also talk with you about your health history to make sure we’re providing the best care for you.
Abortion pill (medical abortion) telehealth screening and video appointments for patients in Virginia is now available. This service is only available for patients who are confident their last menstrual period will be no more than 8 weeks by the time of the appointment. These appointments can only be made over the phone to clear a preliminary screening. At the time of the visit, there will be an additional screening and will meet with the provider over video. Once the consult is complete Planned Parenthood will UPS Next day air the Medication Abortion package. The package includes the 2 abortion medications, pain medication, nausea medication, a high sensitivity pregnancy test for follow-up as well as a heating pad.
Abortion pill (medical abortion) telehealth screening and video appointments for patients in Virginia is now available. This service is only available for patients who are confident their last menstrual period will be no more than 8 weeks by the time of the appointment. These appointments can only be made over the phone to clear a preliminary screening. At the time of the visit, there will be an additional screening and will meet with the provider over video. Once the consult is complete Planned Parenthood will UPS Next day air the Medication Abortion package. The package includes the 2 abortion medications, pain medication, nausea medication, a high sensitivity pregnancy test for follow-up as well as a heating pad.
Surgical Abortion procedures are performed in this health center on Friday mornings. Medication Abortion procedures are performed during clinic hours throughout the week in addition to Fridays.