Links to Important Health Information Resources

fanThe Feminist Abortion Network (FAN) - visit website

The Feminist Abortion Network (FAN) is a newly formed consortium of non-profit, independent, feminist women's health centers providing abortion care throughout the U.S. While the specific services offered differ across sites, every FAN member provides abortion care and is committed to its continued accessibility for all women, regardless of their financial situation or insurance status. FAN clinics provide high-quality, confidential, compassionate and client-centered health services. Our organizations and our service provision represent the broader feminist ideals of political, economic and social equality, which we believe should be standard in health care delivery.


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Abortion Care Network - visit website

Abortion Care Network is a network of independent abortion providers, allies, and individuals who provide quality care for women. Their website offers wide-ranging information, including an extensive links section (formerly the site ChoiceLinkup.com) which provides accurate information about all reproductive health and information as well as pro choice groups. 


abortion-conversationThe Abortion Conversation Project (ACP)- visit website

The Abortion Conversation Project (ACP) is committed to eliminating the stigma of abortion by creating new ways and opportunities to talk about abortion honestly and publicly. ACP believes that the real life experiences of providers and women themselves will enable people to understand and appreciate the complex moral decision making surrounding a pregnancy decision. 

ACP encourages everyday conversations about abortion with advice on the website (see “Starting a Conversation” and “Public Speaking”). They also sponsor regional conversations that bring together diverse parts of the pro choice community to engage in deeper, more thoughtful conversations about abortion.




Mom, Dad, I'm Pregnant - visit website

The Mom, Dad, I'm Pregnant site includes advice for teens on telling parents about a pregnancy, considering options, information in case of a rape, and special advice for young male partners. Advice for parents highlights how to respond and improve relationships with daughters and sons, as well as special advice for moms and dads. There are sections on Minor’s Rights, and what to do if parents may be abusive, as well as spiritual, legal, and additional resources. 


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ARHP - Association of Reproductive Health Professionals - visit website

The ARHP Web site provide health practitioners and the general public evidence-based information on the broad range of topics that make up reproductive health. Much of what is on the ARHP site is geared toward professionals but they do have excellent client education materials.


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ASHA - The American Social Health Association - visit website

The American Social Health Association (ASHA) has been dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on preventing sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs/STIs) and their harmful consequences.


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RHEDI - Center for Reproductive Health Education in Family Medicine - visit website

RHEDI, the Center for Reproductive Health EDucation In Family Medicine, is housed within the Department of Family and Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, New York, and was established in 2004. Their website contains lots of valuable information related to reproductive health. Their mission is to:

  • To integrate high-quality comprehensive abortion and family planning training into U.S. family medicine residency programs
  • To expand the definition of the scope of practice of family medicine to include abortion care

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Connect and Breathe - visit website

Connect & Breathe provides a talk-line staffed by people trained to listen and help you find peace. We trust you and your choice. We can help by simply listening or providing you with other resources in your area - both religious and non-religious - who can also help you connect with your decision in a way that affirms you.

Listening Line (toll free): 866.647.1764
Tuesdays 6pm - 9pm EST
Thursdays 6pm - 9pm EST
Saturdays 10am - 2pm EST


 

The Reproductive Health Access Project- visit website

The Reproductive Health Access Project seeks to ensure that women and teens at every socioeconomic level can readily obtain birth control and abortion from their own primary care clinician. Through training, advocacy and mentoring programs, RHAP helps family physicians and other clinicians make birth control and abortion a part of routine medical care.


 

Bedsider.Org - visit website

Bedsider.org (Bedsider) is a free support network for birth control for women 18-29 operated by The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy. Launched in beta form in 2010, its goal is to help women find the method of birth control that’s right for them and learn how to use it consistently and effectively.

It provides a hip and sassy birth control website with lots of interactive tools and videos of women discussing their chosen birth control method  We  also like it because it has two great tools: 1) you program in the date of an appointment and it is set up to text you or email you a reminder 48 hours in advance.  2) get a message when it is time to change your ring, patch, etc.

The non-profit-org's quote is  "Sex is a lot better when you're not worried about getting pregnant before you're ready. All you need to find is a birth control method that works for you!"


 

I Wanna Know - visit website

Iwannaknow.org offers information on sexual health for for teens and young adults. This is where you will find the facts, the support, and the resources to answer your questions, find referrals, and get access to in-depth information about sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), healthy relationships, and more.


 

Birds + Bees + Kids - visit website

Amy Lang's website for parents and kids: "I want to cause a major cultural shift in how adults and kids think and communicate about sexuality, love, and relationships. I believe every parent and caregiver has what it takes to talk to their kids about this hugely important part of life."


 

CDC-INFO (Formerly known as the CDC National STD and AIDS Hotline)
1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) l 1-888-232-6348 TTY
Available 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish; counselors available to answer questions about personal health issues, including HIV and other STDs; online zip code tool for finding local HIV and STD testing locations also available at www.hivtest.org and www.stdtest.org. Sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).


 

STI Resource Center Hotline
1-919-361-8488
Information and referrals about sexually transmitted diseases. Sponsored by the American Social Health Association.


faith-aloudFaith Aloud- visit website

If you are facing an unintended pregnancy, you may have spiritual concerns you want to address as you consider your options.  Including your spirituality in your decision-making can enrich and enhance this experience in you life. Faith Aloud has resources available.

Faith Aloud was incorporated in 1982. We are people of diverse religious beliefs, denominations, and practices.  Our mission is to promote reproductive justice through the moral power of religious and ethical communities.




What about Men & Abortion?- visit website

Much has been written about the legal, medical, and religious aspects of abortion.  Numerous studies have conducted outlining the effects, both positive and negative, on women.  Very little however, has been written for or about the many millions of men who have been the partner or friend of a woman who has had an abortion.  Addressing that very issue is the purpose of the thoughtful and comprehensive website for young and adult men.

Check out an article featured on RH Reality Check, Men: Invisible Allies in the Struggle for Choice


feminist-majorityThe Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF)- visit website

The Feminist Majority Foundation (FMF), founded in 1987, is a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence. In all spheres, FMF utilizes research and action to empower women economically, socially, and politically.

FMF believes that feminists - both women and men, girls and boys - are the majority, but this majority must be empowered. FMF engages in research and public policy development, public education programs, grassroots organizing projects, leadership training and development programs, and participates in and organizes forums on issues of women's equality and empowerment


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SIECUS - visit website

SIECUS - The Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States - was founded in 1964 to provide education and information about sexuality and sexual and reproductive health.