How to access abortion services in Ireland
In Ireland, if you are pregnant and do not want to be, or someone you know needs an abortion, the HSE’s MyOptions service will help you find your nearest provider. Freephone 1800 828 010.
The Abortion Rights Campaign has written a blog post about how the legislation works and on what grounds abortion is permissible after the 12-week on-request period has passed — Need an abortion?
In Northern Ireland, Alliance for Choice Belfast and Alliance for Choice Derry have shared information on accessing abortion services in the North.
Alliance for Choice Belfast — I Need An Abortion Now.
Alliance for Choice Derry — Abortion Help.
Support for people having abortions
In Northern Ireland, Lucht Cabhrach Abortion Doulas provide support at home before, during or after your abortion.
Phone 07397 902774 or email abortion@luchtcabhrach.com — What are doulas?
Email allianceforchoicederry@gmail.com to contact Alliance for Choice Derry’s abortion doulas — Our Abortion Doulas.
The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) created a guide for supporting someone through an early medical abortion — Supporting someone through their abortion and Supporting someone through their abortion (Leaflet).
Alliance for Choice Derry has gathered information on identifying whether an unplanned or crisis pregnancy service is legitimate or a rogue agency or clinic. While their post focuses on Northern Ireland and Ireland, these tactics are used globally by anti-abortion groups — What is a Rogue Clinic?
How to access free contraception and STI testing in Ireland
In Ireland, free prescription contraception is available for women, girls, trans and non-binary people aged 17 to 35 — How to access the free contraception scheme.
In Ireland, free STI testing is available at home from SH:24 — Order your free at-home STI tests.
In Northern Ireland, there is a wide variety of contraception available — Contraception and advice.
In Northern Ireland, free STI testing is available at home from SH:24 — Order your free at-home STI tests.
Donate to abortion funds
In Europe, donate to Supporting Abortions for Everyone (SAFE), Abortion Support Network, Aborcyjny Dream Team, Abortion Network Amsterdam, and Abortion Without Borders.
In the US, the National Network of Abortion Funds lists funds in every state — donating here means your donation supports 90+ organisations.