About Right By You
Right By You is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and advocacy for teens and adults seeking reproductive health services in Missouri. We recognize the unique challenges Missourians - especially adolescents - face in accessing abortion care, contraception, respectful birth care and sexual health resources. Right By You operates on the front lines, bridging gaps and breaking down barriers to ensure that every person can make informed choices about their bodies and reproductive futures.
Right By You empowers Missourians with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to navigate their reproductive health journey confidently and autonomously. Through education, advocacy, and direct assistance, the organization strive to uphold Missourians’ rights and promote equitable access to reproductive healthcare services.
Our services and programs
Right By You offers a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of Missourians
Real-Time Information and Referrals
Using a confidential text line staffed by volunteers, Right By You provides accurate, nonjudgmental information about reproductive health, contraception, abortion and respectful birth care options. We offer know your rights information and referrals to trusted healthcare providers and support organizations. Right By You assists Missourians in navigating logistical challenges, such as scheduling appointments, accessing transportation, and securing financial assistance for reproductive health service
Giving out Free Emergency Contraception
Right By You partners with organizations in Columbia, Hannibal and Jefferson City to keep designated local businesses stocked with emergency contraception kits containing two doses of the morning after pill. Anyone in need of emergency contraception can walk in to these locations and pick up a kit with no questions asked. Right By You also distributes free emergency contraception at community events.
2026 TEXT LINE IMPACT REPORT
The text line, by the numbers
Between April 202 and October 2024 Right By You answered questions from 354 people across Missouri and beyond abouth their reproductive health.
345
Unique texters
135
Texters from Missouri
74
Texters under 18
43
Missouri counties reached, plus St. Louis
WHAT PEOPLE ASKED ABOUT
Abortion
Contraception
Pregnancy
139
136
80
KEY TAKEAWAYS
01
Texters needed help navigating practical steps, like scheduling appointments or knowing what to say when calling a provider.
02
Some texters preferred asking RBY directly rather than searching online, citing concerns about privacy.
03
Several minors reported that having their phone activity monitored by a parent or guardian made it harder to access both health information and care.
04
Navigating financial support from abortion funds was a common need, especially for minors and people seeking later abortion care.