Referrals and Resources

Information on Abortion and Pregnancy Options

CHOICE Hotline
215.985.3300
1.800.848.3367 (Toll-Free)
215-985-3350 (En Español)
215-985-3309 (TTY)

• For referrals, information, and education on sexual health, finding a doctor, STD testing, adoption, abortion, social services, and more.
• Offers health information in different languages.
• Serves Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
• 215-985-3350 (En Español)
• 215-985-3309 (TTY)

NAF (National Abortion Federation)
1.800.772.9100

The professional association of abortion providers in North America. Offers information about abortion, finding an abortion provider, and financial assistance.

Choice Link Up

A directory listing for information about reproductive health and rights, abortion, pregnancy options, and discussion-based websites.

Pregnancy Options Workbook

• This online workbook offers information on adoption, abortion, and parenting, as well as chapters on spirituality, self-care, decision-making exercises, and information just for men.

• This site also offers “Abortion: Which Method Is Right for Me?” for women choosing between medication and surgical abortion.

Mom Dad I'm Pregnant

• Special help and support for young women and girls facing an unplanned pregnancy.

• Offers tips for talking with parents, and gives advice to parents on how to help their daughters. Also addresses issues of spirituality, and how young male partners can be involved.

Abortion Conversation Project

• This site aims to promote conversation about abortion and pregnancy, and show the many different sides of these complicated issues.

General Health Information

KIDSHEALTH.ORG

Provides doctor-approved health information about children.

Philly SOS

A comprehensive and up-to-date online resource for social services in the Philadelphia area.

Philly Health Info

Free, comprehensive, health information produced by the College of Physicians of Philadelphia.

Walk-In Pregnancy Testing
(call for times and days)

Counseling (Pre- and Post-Abortion)

Backline
503.493.0092 or 888.493.0092

• Open, honest conversation and support for women and their loved ones before and after an abortion.
• Free and confidential.

Exhale
1.866.439.4253

• Provides post-abortion services, counseling, training, and education.
• Spanish and Asian languages available.

Imagine
505.757.2991

• Guidance, support, and therapy for women before or after having an abortion.
• No charge for initial 30 minute conversation.

Religious

RCRC (Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice)
202.628.7700

Offers resources on clarifying one’s spiritual beliefs around abortion, as well as a comprehensive list of publications for download on individual religions’ stances on choice.

Catholics for a Free Choice
202.986.6093

Resources for pro-choice Catholics.

Financial Assistance

NNAF (National Network of Abortion Funds)
617.524.6040

• Helps women who need financial assistance to obtain an abortion procedure.
• Provides support for the creation of new abortion funds and existing funds.
• Advocates for reproductive healthcare and rights on a national level.

Women’s Medical Fund
215.564.6622

• A non-profit agency that offers interest-free loans to help cover the cost of an abortion.
• Funding is limited, and is given on a case-by-case basis.
• Patients seeking an abortion in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas may be eligible for assistance.

NAF (National Abortion Federation)
1.800.772.9100

• The professional association of abortion providers in North America.
• Offers information about abortion, finding an abortion provider, and financial assistance.

Domestic Violence

National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233

• Offers crisis intervention and refers victims to adult protective-services organizations across the country.
• Anonymous, confidential, 24 hours a day.

Domestic Abuse Helpline for Me
888-743-5754

Offers resources for male victims of domestic violence.

Women in Transition
215-751-1111

uProvides counseling, referrals and advocacy to women in Philadelphia who are endangered by domestic violence and/or substance abuse.

Women Against Abuse
215-386-7777

Provides legal services and shelter for battered women.

The Network/LA Red
617.423.7233

• Domestic abuse hotline for lesbians, bisexual women and transgender folks.
• Spanish available.

Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project
1.800.832.1901

• A non-profit organization providing community education and direct services.
• Offers shelter, guidance, and resources.

MENERGY
215.242.2235

• Counseling for men who are abusive.
• Spanish available.

Men’s Resource Center
215.564.0488

Resources for men who are abusive.

Resources for Domestic Violence (24-hour Hotlines) 

Bilingual Domestic Violence Hotlines

Non-English Language Resources

CONGRESO
215.763.8870

A non-profit organization in Philadelphia providing health services to the Latino community.

CONCILIO (Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations)
215.627.3100

Provides services for Spanish/bilingual persons such as adult education, housing, parenting, and foster care.

SEAMAAC (SE Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition)
215.476.9640

• Various advocacy programs for the Southeast Asian community (Cambodian, ethnic Chinese, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese).
• Offers programs in women’s health, HIV/AIDS Education Program, Health literacy, etc.

CAMBODIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA
215.324.2995

Providing services, advocacy, and empowerment for the Cambodian community.

Einstein Support Groups for Southeast Asians
215.456.6008

Informational and supportive agency for Vietnamese and Cambodian parents (Einstein Hospital).

Korean Women’s Support Committee
215.869.5703

Counseling for Korean women on issues such as: family counseling, health insurance issues, ESL tutoring, and domestic abuse advocacy.

SEWAA (Services and Education for Woman Against Abuse)
215.627.3922

• Provides resources and support to South Asian women (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal) who are victims of domestic abuse.
• Offers legal assistance, translators, and counseling.

Rape/Sexual Assault

National Sexual Assault Hotline
1.800.656.HOPE

A nationwide partnership of more than 1,100 local rape treatment hotlines providing victims of sexual assault with free, confidential services 24/7.

Women Organized Against Rape
215.985.3333

• Provides counseling and services for victims/survivors of sexual assault.
• Provides court accompaniment, post traumatic stress disorder treatment, and support for victims/survivors receiving medical treatment in the emergency rooms at Episcopal Hospital and Thomas Jefferson Hospital.
• Spanish and Asian languages available.

Rape/Sexual Assault Hotlines

HIV/AIDS

CHOICE Hotline
215.985.3300

The CHOICE Hotline’s HIV/AIDS Resource Guide is a searchable online database of services for HIV testing, support groups, case management, medical care, food and housing, emergency resources, and more for Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey.

ASIAC (AIDS Services in Asian Communities)
215.563.2424

Providing culturally sensitive and language appropriate HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders.

BEBASHI
215.769.3561

• Focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention and on the support of HIV-positive members of the African American community.
• Offers programs and services such as HIV/STI and pregnancy counseling and testing, case management, prison discharge planning, housing, and nutritional support.

Free HIV/Aids Testing Sites

Free Health Centers

West Philadelphia

Germantown

Center City

South Philadelphia

Northeast Philadelphia

North Philadelphia

Kensington/Frankford

Legal Services

Women’s Law Project
215.928.9801

A nonprofit public interest legal advocacy organization that performs litigation, public policy advocacy, public education, and individual counseling.

Women Against Abuse Legal Center
215.386.7777

• Services include court advocacy, legal representation, options counseling, support and divorce, and resource referral.
• Free of charge. 

Senior Law Center
215.988.1244

• Provides direct legal services and representation for the elderly.
• Services available for Asian and Latino elders.

Center for Gay/Lesbian Civil Rights
215.731.1447

Offers direct and legal services for the LGBT community.

Political Activism

NNAF (National Network of Abortion Funds)
617.524.6040

• Helps women who need financial assistance to obtain an abortion procedure.
• Provides support for the creation of new abortion funds and existing funds.
• Advocates for reproductive healthcare and rights on a national level.

NARAL (National Abortion Rights Action League)
202.973.3000

Provides information on advocacy and how to participate in reproductive rights issues.

NOW (National Organization for Women)

Information for young feminists.

ACLU-PA (American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania)
215.592.1513

A non-profit organization dedicated to defending and protecting individual rights and personal freedoms through advocacy, public education and litigation.

For more information, or additional resources, please call Philadelphia Women’s Center at 215.574.3590 or 800.869.2330.