A year ago today, the Supreme Court took away access to abortion with its decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization court case that struck down federal protections for abortion. As devastating as this past year has been, it has also strengthened our community in a collective fight for abortion access and increased awareness of revolutionary abortion options like telehealth abortion care.
As carafem reflects the anniversary of Dobbs against Jackson, we can’t help but feel the weight of its impact on abortion access in the United States, especially for the 1 in 3 women who lose access to care in their home state. Throughout the past year, carafem has been working to increase access with online and in-center care, and now serves 17 states.
The bottom line is this: There are people trying to ban abortions, but we’re working harder to provide them. Donate today to help us continue the fight.
Despite the challenges of the past year, carafem strives to provide the best possible abortion experience, specializing in each person’s needs. We offer superior abortion options at lower prices ($199-249 for online care), while providing compassionate support throughout the process. In the condition of Dobbs against Jackson The Supreme Court’s decision means more people are learning about different abortion options, including the availability and effectiveness of medication abortion.
Telehealth Abortion Care is Essential for Abortion Access
Telehealth abortion care has become increasingly important for abortion access, as it allows people to receive abortion care in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. carafem has been offering online abortion care since 2019, but most recently, began offering Immediate Reviews, allowing people to access care 24 hours a day, 7 days in a week. By expanding the range of abortion options available, carafem meets people where they are and allows people to choose the abortion experience that is best for them.
But while the state of abortion care is dire, carafem remains more committed than ever to providing abortion care to those who need it and fights to ensure they have access to it. We believe that everyone has the right to make their own decisions about their bodies and their lives, without the interference of politicians or anti-abortion activists.
The past year has been particularly difficult for abortion providers and seekers across the country, as the Dobbs against Jackson leadership emboldened anti-abortion extremists. Attacks on abortion, such as the drug Mifepristone, and a wave of new state restrictions intensified, resulting in a significant reduction in abortion services and even the permanent closure of clinics that served them. community for decades.
A client’s review of their carafem appointment underscored the importance of abortion access, now more than ever:
In today’s political climate, finding abortion accommodations is extremely difficult. But I am glad that I found a clinic as reliable, confidential and supportive as carafem. Carafem was my saving grace and they were very kind throughout my whole process… The doctor was also very sweet and patient with me. Everyone I spoke to explained the procedure to me thoroughly and always made sure I had all my questions answered. I left feeling confident in my knowledge (as I chose the medical route) to complete the steps at home… Thank you so much, carafem, for helping me make this very difficult decision less scary and for having such a wonderful staff .
But carafem also needs your support — we can’t do this work alone. The past year has shown us how important the support of our community and donors is, and we are forever grateful for it. Your donations make it possible for us to continue providing abortion care to those who need it.
Need an abortion, birth control or STI testing and treatment or know someone who does? Call us at 1-855-SAY-CARA or schedule an appointment online.
