together, we are FIGHTING FOR ABORTION ACCESS

When Texas passed SB 8, an almost total abortion ban, in September 2021, we began helping patients get out-of-state to access abortion. Since the Supreme Court’s decision was released in June 2022, we have seen the demand for our Patient Navigation surge—more than doubling the monthly average from before the decision.

Because of Texas’s SB 8, I was forced to travel 231 miles round-trip to Louisiana last year when I needed an abortion. I don’t think I would have survived if I was forced to carry that pregnancy to term, but forced pregnancy and forced birth are exactly what thousands of Texans have been subjected to over the past year – and it’s the potential fate of millions of people across the country...since the fall of Roe.

TEXAS ABORTION PATIENT JESSICA G.

The fact is, people who need abortions have to travel farther, jump through more hoops, and spend more money just to get the essential care they need and deserve. Our doors are still open as we are still here to help our patients get the care they need, no matter the state they live in.

With reproductive rights under attack and little to no sexual health education provided to young people in schools, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast remains a trusted source of accurate and inclusive information.

Through our education programs, we strive to empower young people to take control of their own bodies, promote healthy relationships, and offer a judgement-free zone for questions and concerns.