Question 1

Is abortion available in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.

As of February 14, 2025, several of Missouri's abortion laws have been put on hold while a lawsuit works its way through the courts. This means that clinics in Missouri may be legally allowed to offer abortion care in the meantime. As of October 2025, two Planned Parenthood clinics in Kansas City and St. Louis are providing procedural only abortion care at least one day per week. A Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia is providing procedural only abortion care less often than once per week.We will update this page as often as possible with new information.

What is clear is that abortion appointments are available in nearby states, including  Kansas and Illinois, which both have clinics just over the Missouri border. Some options near the state borders include:
 
Illinois:
Hope Clinic for Women
Planned Parenthood-Fairview Heights

Kansas:
Planned Parenthood-Overland Park 
Center for Women's Health (note: this clinic requires every patient to pay a nonrefundable deposit and has very strict requirements for patients under 18)

Text us at 855-458-0886 for the most up-to-date information on finding an accessible clinic.

Question 2

Is abortion legal for people under 18 in Missouri?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.

Please read "Is abortion available in Missouri?" above.

If abortion appointments are available to people of any age then, then:

For teens who can involve their parents:
If a teen can get BOTH parental consent (permission from a biological parent or legal guardian who can prove their relationship to the teen with documents like birth certificates, government issued identification, a court order, or other identity documents) AND second parent notification (the parent who gives permission writes to the other parent to tell them about the teen's abortion, not required under certain circumstances),
Then the teen should be allowed to have their abortion at a clinic in Missouri.

For teens who cannot involve their parents:
If a teen cannot involve their parents for any reason, the law says they are allowed to go to court and ask a judge for permission to have their abortion.

If you are a teen and cannot involve a parent, text us at 855-458-0886 to discuss your options.

Question 3

Do people under 18 have to involve their parents in their abortion?

Accepted Answer

For questions about involving parents in an abortion that takes place inside of Missouri, please read "Is abortion legal for people under 18 in Missouri?" above.

In other states, it depends. Some states require parental involvement, and some don't. In the ones that do, there is often a legal process available to access abortion care even when parents don't give permission.

In Kansas, people under 18 must either involve their parents in their abortion decision or go through a court process called judicial bypass. Text us at 855-458-0886 for information on how to get abortion care in Kansas if you can't involve your parents.

In Illinois, people under 18 are not required to tell or get permission from their parents in order to have an abortion.

If you want more information on how to access abortion care if you're under 18, text us at 855-458-0886.

Question 4

What if I can't pay for the abortion?

Accepted Answer

The first step is to make an appointment at a clinic you can get to.

When you call to make your appointment, ask about financial assistance when you call the clinic to schedule your appointments. If you are a Missouri resident, make sure you mention that you live in Missouri and ask to be screened for all possible assistance, including funds from Missouri Abortion Fund.

There are also abortion funds that help fund care. We can help you search for funds that may be able to help you afford your care. If you need help finding financial assistance, text us at 855-458-0886.
 
If you are seeking a judicial bypass, you also should let your attorney know that you will need financial assistance with the procedure. The attorney's services are free, so you do not need to seek funding to pay your lawyer to help you get a judicial bypass.

Question 5

How can I protect my online privacy when seeking abortion care?

Accepted Answer

Digital Defense Fund has created a super helpful guide for protecting your privacy when you're considering abortion care! Check it out here.

Question 6

Is it an option to have an abortion without visiting a clinic?

Accepted Answer

In some states, abortion care is available by telemedicine, which means a person can have a virtual visit with a healthcare provider, and then receive abortion pills by mail. Telemedicine abortion is not available in Missouri as of February 18, 2025, but it may become available in the future. We will update this section as often as we can.

Telemedicine options in other states can be found at ineedana.com.

Some people have at-home abortions, also known as self-managed abortion. People self-manage their abortions for a lot of different reasons and in a variety of ways, including by ordering pills online, which research shows can be medically safe and effective. People who self-manage their abortions may face legal risk, and anyone with legal concerns about self-managed abortion can contact the Repro Legal Helpline at 844-868-2812.

Missouri Youth Abortion Access Info Hub

Is abortion available in Missouri?

Is abortion legal for people under 18 in Missouri?

Do people under 18 have to involve their parents in their abortion?

What if I can't pay for the abortion?

How can I protect my online privacy when seeking abortion care?

Is it an option to have an abortion without visiting a clinic?