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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* If you want to get an abortion in Toronto, the process is fairly straight-forward. You should first decide where you want to get an abortion. You have three options: 1) a hospital 2) [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Bay Centre for Birth Control] or 3) a free-standing clinic. The main difference between these options is that hospitals use general anesthetic (you will be asleep) during the procedure. Meanwhile, The Bay Centre For Birth Control and free-standing clinics use local anesthetic to numb your uterus (you will be awake). If you're not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, there may also be differences in price, so you should contact them and see which one works best for you. | * If you want to get an abortion in Toronto, the process is fairly straight-forward. You should first decide where you want to get an abortion. You have three options: 1) a hospital 2) [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Bay Centre for Birth Control] or 3) a free-standing clinic. The main difference between these options is that hospitals use general anesthetic (you will be asleep) during the procedure. Meanwhile, The Bay Centre For Birth Control and free-standing clinics use local anesthetic to numb your uterus (you will be awake). Also, some free-standing clinics only offer surgical abortion (not medical abortion). If you're not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, there may also be differences in price, so you should contact them and see which one works best for you. | ||
* Note that the Bay Centre for Birth Control offers surgical abortions if you are under 8 weeks pregnant and medical abortions if you are under 7 weeks pregnant. If you have been pregnant for longer than 7-8 weeks, you'll probably need to get an abortion at a hospital or free-standing clinic. | |||
* Once you have picked where you'll get an abortion, you should make an appointment. To make an appointment at a free-standing clinic, you should call the clinic. To make an appointment at a hospital, you should contact [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Bay Centre for Birth Control], which will make the arrangements for you. Before you can be referred to a hospital, you'll have a 3 hour assessment appointment that may include an ultrasound, a physical, blood work, and counseling. Then, BCBC will tell you when and where you'll get an abortion. | * Once you have picked where you'll get an abortion, you should make an appointment. To make an appointment at a free-standing clinic, you should call the clinic. To make an appointment at a hospital, you should contact [http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/programs-and-services/bcbc/ Bay Centre for Birth Control], which will make the arrangements for you. Before you can be referred to a hospital, you'll have a 3 hour assessment appointment that may include an ultrasound, a physical, blood work, and counseling. Then, BCBC will tell you when and where you'll get an abortion. | ||
* You don't need a referral to make an appointment. You can also call Teen Health Source (416-961-3200) to find abortion service providers in your neighborhood. | * You don't need a referral to make an appointment. You can also call Teen Health Source (416-961-3200) to find abortion service providers in your neighborhood. | ||
If you want to get an abortion at Bay Centre for Birth Control, call 416-351-3700 for details. | |||
If you want to get an abortion at a free-standing clinic, here are the some clinics in the Toronto area: | |||
* [http://morgentaler.ca The Morgentaler Clinic]: Surgical: up to 19 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. No admin fees. 727 Hillsdale Ave E (Bayview & Eglinton), 416-932-0446/1-800-556-6835. | |||
* [http://choiceinhealth.ca Choice in Health]: Surgical: up to 15 weeks GA. Medical (OHIP clients only): up to 7 weeks GA. No admin fees *limited availability without OHIP. 301-1678 Bloor St. W (Bloor & Keele). 416-975-9300/1-866-565-9300. | |||
* [http://cabbagetownwomensclinic.com Cabbagetown Clinic]: Surgical: up to 22.5 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. No admin fees *requires parental consent for clients under. 16302 Gerrard St E. (Gerrard & Parliament. 416-323-0642 | |||
* [http://bloorwestwomensclinic.com Bloor West Village Women’s Clinic]: Surgical: up to 19 weeks + 6 days GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $60 – $400. 403-2425 Bloor St W (Bloor & Jane). 416-849-4595 | |||
* [http://womenscareclinic.ca Women’s Care Clinic]: Surgical: up to 19 weeks + 6 days GA. Medical: up to 6 weeks GA. Admin fees: $60. 501-960 Lawrence Ave W. (Dufferin & Lawrence). 416-256-4139 | |||
* Dr. Kathy Chu: Surgical: up to 8 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $40. Address: 200-371 Neilson Rd (Neilson & Sheppard). 416-284-0888 | |||
* [http://mwclinic.com Mississauga Woman’s Clinic]: Surgical: up to 16 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $60 – $120. 101 Queensway W, Suite 401 (Queensway & Hurontario). 905-629-4516 | |||
* [http://bramptonwomensclinic.com Brampton Women’s Clinic]: Surgical: up to 18.5 weeks GA. Medical: not offered. Admin fees: $60 – $150.2250 Bovaird Dr E, Suite 602 (Torbram & Bovaird). 905-789-7474. | |||
===Costs=== | ===Costs=== | ||
Generally, abortions in Canada are funded by Medicare (for Canadian citizens and permanent residents). | * Generally, abortions in Canada are funded by Medicare (for Canadian citizens and permanent residents). If you have a valid health card from Ontario, medical and surgical abortions at free-standing clinics and hospitals are fully covered. | ||
* If you're not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you'll need to pay between $300-$900 or an abortion at a free-standing clinic. The costs will vary, depending on how long you have been pregnant, the clinic and the type of procedure. | |||
* If you're from another Canadian province but have a valid health card, you can find information about coverage in Ontario by calling Canadians for Choice at 1-888-642-2725. | |||
* If you need help paying for your abortion, call Planned Parenthood Toronto (416-961-0113) or the Bay Centre for Birth Control (416-351-3700) to learn about your options. | |||
==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||