Safety is our highest priority.

You deserve support before, during, and after an abortion. Not everyone might be as supportive as you’d hope. For those seeking gender-affirming support, we understand this could be a tough decision for taking such a vital/affirming step in your journey, but your safety comes first!  You know the people in your life best, so trust your instincts about who you can tell.

​​​

Here are a few tips to protect yourself:

1. Be discerning and discrete. Who you trust with your personal story is extremely important. If you decide to share your experience, let them know how important it is to keep your experience private.

2. ​Use apps like Signal for private conversations. Download the Signal App and turn on disappearing messages. This way, your chats won’t leave a trace. We recommend a short time, like a few days.

3. Check if you’re sharing your location. If you’re using apps like Find My Friends or Life360, turn off location sharing temporarily. Leave your phone at home or somewhere safe while you visit the clinic so your location isn’t tracked. Follow these instructions to turn off location settings for iPhone and for Android.

4. ​Be careful with social media. Avoid posting or checking in from locations related to your plans if you are keeping your abortion private.

5. Protect your privacy with a temporary Google number. If you're worried about the person who pays your phone bill seeing your text messages and phone calls, consider creating a free Google Voice Number just for abortion-related conversations. You can delete it when you’re done, giving you extra privacy.

6. Delete digital records. If you've been searching for abortion resources, clear out your digital footprint, delete text messages and clear your “deleted” folder, delete emails and empty your trash, and erase your search history, browser caches, and​ Google Maps searches. For easy guides on deleting history in different browsers, check these links: Chrome​, ​Firefox, ​Safari Desktop, ​iPhone Safari, and ​Microsoft Edge.

7. Keeping future searches private. Use “incognito” or private modes to prevent your search history from being stored. For even better privacy, download and use browsers like Brave, Tor, or Firefox Focus (mobile only) which erase your browsing history as soon as you close them and block tracking.​

8. Use a VPN. Even with private browsing, your internet service provider (ISP) can still see which websites you visit. To stop this, use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). A VPN hides your real IP address, keeping your online activity private and letting you access content that may be restricted based on your location. Choose VPNs that have no-logging technology like Mullvad, Tunnelbear, or ProtonVPN (free with an account).

9. Use Repro Legal Hotline for legal advice. You can call 1-844-868-2812 or message through this secure online form. Once you contact them, your information will fall under attorney-client privilege. Anything you tell your lawyer stays private and can't be shared without your permission.

10. For Transgender and Non-Binary Legal Resources, Contact:

    1.  Gender Justice League - 

    2. Transgender Legal Services Network - Network of over 60 organizations across the country serving trans communities.

    3.  GLAD Law : GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders - Legal advocacy for the LGBTQ community.

    4. Transcend Legal - helps people get transgender-related health care covered under insurance.

    5. Legal Services Corporation - A non­profit that provides a directory of civil legal aid for low­income Americans.

11. Use M+A Hotline for medical advice. You can call 1-833-246-2632 if you are considering an abortion, going to seek medical care, have complications with an abortion, or need counsel as your are going to the emergency room.