No matter their age, every person in Washington, DC has the legal right to get an abortion.
DC does not limit abortion based on {{viability}{viability is a medical term that means when a fetus could survive outside of the womb, generally 24-28 weeks}} or a specific number of weeks. Abortion clinics in Washington, DC can perform abortions up to 26 weeks, and possibly later. Check with your clinic to get more specific information about how many weeks pregnant you can be and still have an abortion.
No. In Washington, DC, there are no extra restrictions for people under 18. You do not need to tell or involve an adult in your decision to have an abortion if you do not want to.
You can get help paying for your abortion. Your clinic can help you cover the cost of your abortion through an abortion fund.
https://dcabortionfund.org/get-help/
Call (202) 452-7464 to leave a voicemail, include your name and phone number, how many weeks pregnant you are, the date of your doctor’s appointment, and whether or not it is okay for them to leave you a voicemail.
In some cases, funds that serve the states around DC may also be able to help. Visit the Judicial Bypass Wiki page for that state to find contact information.
You can find a map of abortion clinics in Washington, DC here.
Planned Parenthood – Carol Whitehill Moses Center
1225 4th St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
DuPont Clinic
1120 19th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
Capital Women’s Services
6323 Georgia Ave. NW #210
Washington, DC 20011
Washington Surgi-Clinic
2112 F St. NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20037
Some clinics may have limited service or hours
You can also use these directories to find an abortion clinic near you:
Planned Parenthood: Directory Here (make sure you select abortion in the services drop down menu)
National Abortion Federation: Directory Here
Abortion Care Network: Directory Here
I Need An Abortion: Directory Here