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Planned Parenthood Stands for Care.

The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, dismantling the federal constitutional right to abortion and opening the floodgates for states across the country to ban essential health care.

Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast is not able to provide abortion services, but we are here to help connect you to safe and legal abortion care outside of Texas and Louisiana and direct financial assistance for travel-related costs. 

We are here with you. Our doors are open and they will remain open. 

Here's what you need to know.

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Our patients’ health and wellbeing are our highest priority.

We will never back down. With everything we've got, we will keep fighting so that you can access the care you need to control your body, your life, and your future. Your health — and the health of your community — is our number one priority.

How to Search for Abortion Providers

At Planned Parenthood, we know that personal medical decisions about your sexual and reproductive health should be made by you, and you alone. You deserve the right to control your own body, life, and future.

If you are pregnant and seeking an abortion, you can search for abortion providers at abortionfinder.org

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While we can't provide abortion, we're here to provide accurate information, pregnancy evaluation (ultrasounds for pregnancy dating), and patient navigation to help connect you to safe and legal out-of-state abortion care and direct financial assistance for travel-related costs.

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Abortion funds in our area and across the country can provide additional support to help with appointments and assist with the costs of medical procedures and related travel expenses.

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What does this mean for Texas and Louisiana?

Both Texas and Louisiana have laws banning abortion in nearly all circumstances that took effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. We cannot provide abortion in Texas or Louisiana, but we are here to help connect people to safe and legal care in other states and direct financial assistance for travel-related costs like gas, airfare, lodging, meals, and childcare. If you need assistance, please fill out and submit the intake form linked below.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get an abortion in Texas/Louisiana?

The Supreme Court’s ruling on June 24, 2022 ended the federal constitutional right to abortion and allowed states like Texas and Louisiana to ban abortion.

We cannot provide abortion in Texas or Louisiana, but we are still here to help you. We can provide medically accurate information, ultrasounds for pregnancy dating, and help connect you to out-of-state abortion care. Planned Parenthood stands for care, and we are here with you. We are so sorry that this decision is making you face these hurdles just to get the health care you need. We know that banning abortion does not take away people’s need for abortion.

Is the abortion pill also illegal now?

Yes, the Supreme Court’s ruling removed the federal constitutional right to abortion and allowed states like Texas and Louisiana to ban care — that includes abortion procedures and the abortion pill/medication abortion.

Abortion is still legal in some states. We can help connect you with safe and legal out-of-state abortion care.

Can I get an ultrasound to see how pregnant I am?

Yes, we are still providing ultrasound appointments to date pregnancy and give you more information about your options. Dating ultrasounds are available in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) for an appointment and click herefor more information about our pregnancy-related services.

What am I supposed to do now?

We're so sorry. We know this is devastating news. The Supreme Court's decision has created confusion and chaos for millions of people.

We are here to help connect people to care. We can give you medically accurate information, provide ultrasounds to date your pregnancy and help determine you options, and provide direct financial assistance for costs related to traveling out of state for abortion care. Please submit the form linked above for abortion navigation assistance.

There are also some online resources to find a provider. You can visit abortionfinder.orgto find an abortion provider outside of Texas/Louisiana, and plannedparenthood.orgfor out-of-state Planned Parenthood locations.

Where can I go? How do I get an abortion?

Unfortunately, many people are in the same position as you. The Supreme Court's ruling has created confusion and chaos for millions of people all across the country. We are here to support you.

Abortion is still legal in some other states.

Planned Parenthood is here to help connect people to care. We can provide medically accurate information, ultrasounds to date your pregnancy and help determine your options in other states, and direct financial assistance to help with travel-related costs like gas, airfare, lodging, meals, and childcare. Please submit the form linked above for abortion navigation assistance.

There are also some online websites to find a provider. You can visit abortionfinder.orgto find an abortion provider outside of Texas/Louisiana, and plannedparenthood.orgfor out-of-state Planned Parenthood locations.

Is abortion still legal in other states?

Yes, abortion is still legal in other states.

Planned Parenthood is here to help connect people to care. We can provide medically accurate information, ultrasounds to date your pregnancy and help determine your out-of-state options for abortion care, and direct financial assistance for travel-related costs like gas, airfare, lodging, meals, and childcare. Please submit the form linked above for navigation assistance.

There are also some online websites to find a provider. You can visit abortionfinder.orgto find an abortion provider outside Texas/Louisiana, and plannedparenthood.orgfor out-of-state Planned Parenthood locations.

Is there financial assistance to help me get out of state?

Yes. We can help you determine your options for out-of-state abortion care and connect you with direct financial assistance for travel-related costs like gas, airfare, lodging, meals, and childcare. Please submit the form linked above for navigation assistance.

I can't believe this happened. What can I do?

We completely understand. This ruling took away our fundamental human right to control our own bodies and handed that power to state lawmakers. It is devastating. We are angry, and we are fighting back.

You can donate to abortion funds that offer financial assistance to people traveling out of state for an abortion, give to Planned Parenthood, or go to the website bansoff.org to share your story and get involved in the fight to take back our right to control our health, bodies, and futures. We won’t back down.

Is emergency contraception/EC/Plan B still legal?

Yes, emergency contraception is still legal. Emergency contraception reduces the risk of pregnancy. It is not the abortion pill and it will not end a pregnancy.

All forms of contraception are still legal. Planned Parenthood health centers are open and providing sexual and reproductive health care including birth control and emergency contraception. Call 1-800-230-PLAN to make an appointment.

Can I still get an IUD? Is birth control still legal?

Yes, IUDs, emergency contraception, and all other forms of birth control are still legal. Planned Parenthood health centers are open and continue to provide sexual and reproductive health care, including IUDs and many other forms of birth control, for the people and communities who rely on us. Call 1-800-230-PLAN to make an appointment.

Can minors get an IUD?

A minor’s ability to get birth control depends on state laws. In Texas, a minor needs a parent or guardian’s consent to get an IUD. In Louisiana, a minor can get an IUD without consent from a parent/guardian. For more information or to schedule an appointment in one of our health centers, call 1-800-230-PLAN.

Pregnancy-related care is available in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

While we can no longer provide abortion care, we are still here for pregnancy-related services including pregnancy testing, information and counseling about all of your options, ultrasounds to date your pregnancy, evaluation for early pregnancy loss and miscarriage management, and pre- and post-abortion care. This care is currently offered in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Call us at 1-800-230-PLAN to make an appointment.

Mobilize With Us

Like you, we’re outraged and devastated — but we’re not backing down, and we know you’re not either.

To learn more about how you can take action against abortion bans, visit bansoff.org

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