The REACH Fund of Connecticut does not make direct grants to individuals.
Instead, we work directly with abortion providers in CT to provide financial help for patients who cannot afford the entire cost of their abortion.
REACH is a funding source that providers can draw from when a patient needs help paying for their abortion. The provider applies REACH funds to the patient’s abortion cost, and then bills REACH directly for our share.
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Step 1 – Make an appointment
Make an appointment with one of the providers that has a funding agreement with us:
Planned Parenthood of S. New England (CT Locations)
Planned Parenthood of S. New England (CT Locations)
Phone: 800-230-7526
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There are 14 Planned Parenthood clinics in Connecticut. They provide medication abortions at all locations and through telehealth up to 12 weeks.
Four locations (New Haven, New London, Stamford, and West Hartford) also provide procedural abortions through 19 weeks 6 days.
If you are further along than 19 weeks 6 days, please contact your nearest Planned Parenthood clinic for your options.
Hartford GYN Center
Hartford GYN Center
Phone: 860-525-1900
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Hartford GYN Center is the only independent abortion provider in Connecticut. They offer free, unbiased pregnancy options counseling to help you get all the information you need to make an informed decision.
Hartford GYN provides medication abortion up to 11 weeks, 6 days.
Abortion on Demand (telehealth)
Abortion on Demand
Website: Visit Website
Abortion on Demand is a telehealth medication abortion provider serving Connecticut via mail order. They offer medication abortion services up to 10 weeks for patients age 18+.
carafem (telehealth)
carafem
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carafem is a telehealth medication abortion provider that offers abortion care via video visit and mail order pharmacy. They offer medication abortion services up to 12 weeks.
If you are a CT resident receiving abortion care outside CT and need help paying for your abortion, please speak directly with your provider. They will contact us and we will arrange any financial help directly with them.
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Step 2 – Determine cost
During intake, the provider will determine if you have insurance coverage or qualify for any discounts. They will then tell you the amount you are responsible for paying.
If you are eligible for CT Medicaid (HUSKY), the provider will help you enroll. HUSKY covers abortion 100% at Connecticut-located clinics (Planned Parenthood and Hartford GYN Center).
Apply for CT Medicaid (HUSKY) here.
Telehealth providers typically do NOT accept insurance or Medicaid – please check with your telehealth provider to confirm their insurance policy.
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Step 3 – REACH funds applied
If you cannot afford the whole out-of-pocket cost of the abortion, the provider can apply REACH funds (subject to availability) to lower that cost. Due to limited resources, we are unable to cover the entire cost of an abortion. Your provider may be able to help find other funding sources to lower your cost.
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Step 4 – Provider bills REACH directly
The provider will bill REACH directly for our share of your abortion. No personal identifying information is shared with REACH.
Additional Support Services
i need an a
ineedana.com is a website with information and resources on how to access abortion in your community.
Visit WebsiteAbortion Finder
abortionfinder.org is a website full of resources for abortion care in every state. Find a provider, check local laws and regulations, read about the different types of abortion, and more.
Visit WebsiteTrans Haven
REACH partners with PeerPride and their Trans Haven program – a CT resource run 100% by and for trans people. PeerPride offers free, confidential community reproductive healthcare navigation for men, non-binary people, and intersex people.
Visit WebsiteExhale Pro-Voice
Exhale Pro-Voice offers free, non-judgemental, and confidential emotional support for folks looking to talk to someone about their abortion experience.
Visit WebsiteEnding a Wanted Pregnancy
Ending a Wanted Pregnancy offers support for those who have terminated a wanted pregnancy following a poor prenatal diagnosis or other reasons. Their private support group offers a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Visit WebsiteAll-Options
The All-Options Talkline is for pregnant people who are unsure of how to feel or what to do next with their pregnancy. Volunteer peer counselors provide a safe, confidential, and respectful place for folks to think out loud about their options and decisions.
Visit WebsiteCT Coalition Against Domestic Violence
CCADV offers free, confidential, anonymous, and voluntary support through CTSafeConnect. They can be reached 24/7/365 via voice call, email, or web chat.
Visit WebsiteCT Alliance to End Sexual Violence
Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence (The Alliance) is a statewide coalition of individual sexual assault crisis programs. The Alliance works to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy.
Visit WebsiteState of CT Abortion Access Hotline
The State of Connecticut has created an informational hotline and a resource website for folks in CT. The hotline – 1-866-CTCHOICE (1-866-282-4642) – is answered Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm.
Visit WebsiteAbortion Care New England
The Reproductive Equity Now Foundation is committed to creating a world without barriers to accessing the full spectrum of reproductive health care, including abortion care. Use their Guide to Abortion Care in New England as an information portal to quickly and easily connect you to compassionate abortion care and the resources needed to access that care.
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Why we work directly with providers instead of operating a hotline
Working directly with providers means patients can make their appointment and receive financial help all in the same intake call, without needing to contact REACH separately.
By partnering with providers, we do not request or store any identifying patient information. This limits the amount of places where personal information needs to be given.