On Friday, June 24, an illegitimate Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, arguing that medical privacy and body autonomy aren’t real rights because abortion wasn’t codified as a right in the 18th century. Multiple states had trigger laws on the books, and other states rushed to ban abortion.
FTP believes that every person deserves full body autonomy and reproductive freedom. People have the right to decide whether or not to carry a pregnancy to term, whether to parent or adopt, and whether and what contraception to use. This right should be independent of other people’s religious beliefs or the value a rigged capitalist system assigns to that person’s labor.
Maryland has laws on the books protecting abortion, so our clinics remain open. Patients from outside the DMV already travel to DC for abortion care, and those numbers will only expand as more states eliminate abortion rights.
But in Southern Maryland especially, people don’t have the access to abortion and contraceptives that you might expect in a “safe” state. Between St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert Counties, we have exactly zero abortion providers. There’s a single Planned Parenthood, which doesn’t provide abortions. But there are close to half a dozen “crisis pregnancy centers,” the fake clinics that lie to pregnant people about their options and try every trick in the book to keep them from choosing abortion.
Because of this need, FTP has been giving out Plan B at our tables. We realize that emergency contraception doesn’t replace access to medical or surgical abortions, but access to emergency contraception is an important part of reproductive freedom. We also compiled the following list of resources for abortion care, pregnancy testing, and contraception. This includes telehealth providers who will consult with patients online and mail out abortion pills.
If you’re aware of resources we haven’t identified, please let us know.
Abortion Providers
Annapolis Planned Parenthood
410-576-1414
929 West Street Suite 200
Annapolis, MD 21401
For most of Southern Maryland, Annapolis Planned Parenthood is the nearest clinic offering abortion services. They provide medical abortions up to 10 weeks and in-clinic abortions up to 14 weeks.
Aid Access
Aid Access offers abortion pills by mail for women who cannot access local abortion services. They offer medical consultations online and have information on their website about how medical abortions work, how late into pregnancy they can be used, and other relevant information.
Abortion on Demand
Abortion on Demand provides telehealth visits and offers abortion pills by mail, for people up to 8 weeks pregnant, in 22 states including Maryland. They require a physical address to ship to (not a PO Box or UPS box).
Mya Network
Info@myanetwork.org
Mya Network provides abortion pills (for people up to 10 weeks pregnant) and in-office abortion procedures for people up to 12 weeks pregnant. They offer in-person appointments as well as consultations by phone, email, video, or text, and can mail pills to patients in Maryland.
Metro Area Advanced Practice Healthcare
301-241-8181
info@metroarea.health
Metro Area Advanced Practice Healthcare provides abortion pills via telehealth (you have a video appointment and they mail you the pills). They also see patients in their Bethesda, MD office.
Suitland Planned Parenthood
5001 Silver Hill Road Suite #103
Suitland, MD 20746
240-563-1220
Suitland Planned Parenthood provides abortion pills via in-person appointment. For people who are more than 10 weeks pregnant, they can also provide referrals for surgical abortion.
DuPont Clinic
202-844-2004
1120 19th Street NW,
Washington, DC
20036
The DuPont Clinic provides abortion services up to 31 weeks of pregnancy. They work with the DC Abortion Fund, Balitmore Abortion Fund, and the Brigid Alliance, who provide financial support for abortions and for travel. They are accessible via the DC Metro and have travel and parking information on their website.
Washington Surgi-Center
2112 F Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20037
202-899-5812
844-390-0983
Washington Surgi-Center provides abortions up to 27 weeks of pregnancy. They’re located near the Foggy Bottom Metro Station and have a map on their website.
Funding Help and Practical Support
DC Abortion Fund (DCAF)
(202) 452-7464
DCAF provides financial assistance for abortion to patients in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. They also work with the DC Abortion Practical Support Network (DAPSN) to provide practical support such as rides and escorts to appointments, as well as housing for people coming to DC for an abortion.
When you call, leave a voicemail and a case manager will call you back. In your voicemail, include
- your name
- your phone number
- how many weeks pregnant you are
- the date of your doctor’s appointment
- whether or not it is okay for them to leave you a voicemail
A case manager will call you back with an estimate of your abortion cost and determine whether you’re eligible for DCAF funds. They may also be able to identify other resources available to you.
Baltimore Abortion Fund
practicalsupport@baltimoreabortionfund.org
(443) 297-989
Baltimore Abortion Fund provides financial assistance and practical support (help with lodging, travel, translation or other assistance) for people getting abortions in Maryland. They work with clinics in Baltimore, Rockville, and Rosedale, as well as Dupont Clinic in DC. If you have an appointment at a different clinic in Maryland, they still encourage you to reach out for assistance if needed. Their phone number is a warm line, which means it goes straight to voicemail and someone will call you back. Make sure to leave the following info:
- Name
- Phone number where you can be reached
- Whether it’s okay to leave a message
- How far along you are in your pregnancy
- Date and location of appointment if you’ve made one
While they prefer phone, they also take requests for assistance via email if that’s more accessible or if calling is an issue for you for whatever reason (safety, cell phone availability, etc.).
Contraceptives and Pregnancy Testing
St. Mary’s County Health Department
https://smchd.org/health-clinic/embed/#?secret=1FL1M05diB#?secret=H75EvsAxSi
301-475-4330
The St. Mary’s County Health Department offers pregnancy testing and contraception. Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are accepted if appointments are available (walk-ins may have a long wait). They accept insurance and have a sliding scale for patients without insurance. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
Calvert County Health Department
410-535-5400 x332 or 301-855-1353 x332
975 Solomons Island Road North, Prince Frederick MD (on the campus of Calvert Memorial Hospital)
The Calvert County Health Department offers pregnancy testing and emergency contraception by appointment, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 8:00 am – 11:00 am & 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm. They accept medical assistance and all major insurances with out-of-network coverage. Some services are available regardless of ability to pay, and family planning services are offered on a sliding scale based on income.
Feed the People, Free the People
We offer over-the-counter medications, including Plan B, at both of our weekly tables. We’re in St. Mary’s Square in Great Mills every Sunday from 11 AM to 1 PM. We’re also in Prince Frederick on Dares Beach Road (across from Chipotle) every Sunday from 11 AM to 1:30 PM. If you need a delivery, contact our requests page.
Planned Parenthood
3975 St. Charles Parkway
Waldorf, MD 20602
410-576-1414
The Planned Parenthood in Waldorf, MD offers emergency contraception, including the morning-after pill and copper IUD insertion. They also offer multiple forms of contraception, and can provide birth control pills by mail after an in-person appointment.
Websites with More Information
https://www.ineedana.com/ – Database of abortion providers based on location and stage of pregnancy. Also includes information on medical and surgical abortions, cost, and resources that can provide financial assistance. (Información sobre proveedores de aborto cerca de su ubicación es disponible en español.)
https://www.scarleteen.com/ – Sex education website for teens and emerging adults. Includes information on pregnancy, STDs, abortion, and contraception methods, as well as dating and relationships. Their Pregnancy Panic Companion provides information for anyone who may be pregnant, providing next steps based on whether the person has missed a period or had a pregnancy test.
https://abortionhotline.org/ – ReproCare offers a free, anonymous hotline providing peer-based emotional support, medical information, and referrals for people having abortions at home with pills.
https://www.all-options.org/find-support/ 1-888-493-0092
M-Fri 10-1am, Sa-Su 10-6 EST- AllOptions provides free peer counseling to anyone in the US or Canada before, during, or after pregnancy. They can provide information about abortion, parenting, and adoption, and provide emotional counseling before and after abortion, during or after pregnancy, or when dealing with infertility or pregnancy loss. They also have a Faith Aloud talkline for people of any or no religion to reach trained clergy and religious counselors while considering pregnancy options or to talk about their abortion experience.
Southern Maryland DSA 