Resources
Surgical and Medical abortion is available throughout Alberta
We can support you in accessing these healthcare resources:
Referrals for doctors and pharmacies that will provide Mifegymiso (medical abortion)
Abortion and birth control education
Finding a provider in Calgary for surgical abortion
Financial assistance for surgical abortion in Calgary (travel support, accommodations, supplies needed)
Information sessions for healthcare providers
Additional Resources
Tap a region below to see a list of available resources. Note that Surgical Abortion Services are only available in Calgary and Edmonton.
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Melcor Centre - AHS Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Birth Control Information, Prescriptions and Supplies
• No-cost birth control for those who qualify
• Emergency contraception (e.g., morning after pill)
• STI, HIV, and syphilis information and testing
• STI treatment
• Cervical cancer screening for people under age 29
• Pregnancy tests• Pregnancy options decisions support (parenting, adoption, abortion)
• Post abortion check ups
• General information and support after a sexual assault
• Vaccine information (e.g., Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and HPV) and administration of provincially funded vaccines for eligible clients -
• Surgical Abortion up to 20 weeks
• Medical Abortion up to 10 weeks
• Miscarriage Services
• Contraceptives (IUD and Depo shots can be given during your appointment)• Surgical Abortion up to 20 weeks
• Medical Abortion up to 9 weeks
• Abortion Counselling
• Birth Control Counselling
• IUD insertion
• STI testing and treatmentSexual and Reproductive Health
Locations: Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre, South Calgary Health Centre, Summit: Marian & Jim Sinneave Centre for Youth Resilience
• Sexual Assault Response Team
• Birth control information, prescription & free supplies
• IUD & contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) insertions & removals*
• STI testing & treatment
• STI treatment for contacts
• Emergency Contraception (including emergency Copper IUD insertion)
• Pregnancy testing and options support (parenting, abortion & adoption)
• HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) prescriptions*
• Pap tests
• Post-abortion check-ups
• HPV vaccinationCentre for Sexuality (formerly Calgary Sexual Health Centre)
• HIV & STI Testing
• Pregnancy options, sexuality, and gender counselling
• Parent Workshops
• 2SLGBTQ+ and youth programs• STI testing and treatment
• Pregnancy testing & options
• Contraception options
• LGBTQ2S+ supports
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• Surgical Abortion from 5 weeks - 20 weeks
• Medical Abortion up to 9 weeks
• Abortion Counselling
• Endometrial Biopsy
• PAP smear
• STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) testing
IUD insertion/removal
• Emergency contraception IUD insertion
• Nexplanon® insertion/removal
• Depo Provera® injection
• Sterilization Referral
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Medicine Hat
Medicine Hat Community Health Service
• Birth Control Information and Supplies
• No-cost birth control for those who qualify
• Emergency contraception (e.g., morning after pill)
• STI, HIV, and syphilis information and testing
• STI treatment
• Pregnancy tests
• Pregnancy options decisions support (parenting, adoption, abortion)
• General information and support after a sexual assault
• Vaccine information (e.g., Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and HPV) and administration of provincially funded vaccines for eligible clients
Brooks
Brooks Health Centre• Birth Control Information and Supplies
• No-cost birth control for those who qualify
• Emergency contraception (e.g., morning after pill)
• STI, HIV, and syphilis information and testing
• STI treatment
• Pregnancy tests
• Pregnancy options decisions support (parenting, adoption, abortion)
• General information and support after a sexual assault
• Vaccine information (e.g., Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and HPV) and administration of provincially funded vaccines for eligible clients -
Abortions Rights Coalition of Canada (ARCC)
The Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada is a national pro-choice organization dedicated to advancing reproductive rights and access to abortion services in Canada.
Action Canada is a national organization that advocates for reproductive rights and provides information and support for individuals seeking reproductive healthcare services.
National Abortion Federation (NAF)
The National Abortion Federation (NAF) is an organization in the United States and Canada that provides support and resources for abortion providers and advocates for access to safe and legal abortion services.
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Queer supports are available to provide assistance and resources for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.
• Lethbridge Pride Resources
• Skipping Stone Resources
• OUTreach Southern Alberta
• Centre for Sexuality
• “Ten Strategies for Creating Inclusive Health Care Environments for LGBTQIA+ People (2021)”
