Below you will find a list of trusted resources that have been mentioned throughout the guide. If you are a prospective funder or provider looking to fund or practice abortion care in New Mexico, please refer to the Reproductive Healthcare Success Project resource guide.
Jump to a section to find specific resources related to your needs
Finding a Provider
Do you need assistance finding a provider?
Check out one of these websites today:
National Abortion Federation (NAF)
NAF provides information to find an abortion provider and resources for financial assistance and abortion funds.
1-800-772-9100 – Clinic or provider referrals
Hours: Weekdays 6:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. MT
Closed for US holidays
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood provides a variety of reproductive healthcare services for individuals, including abortion care. Planned Parenthood offers in-office visits as well as telehealth appointments.
They also have a finder on their website to locate the services closest to you.
PlannedParenthood.org/Health-Center
Online healthcare appointments
PlannedParenthood.org/Get-Care/Get-Care-Online
NMHealth Helpline:
1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773)
Call the NMHealth Helpline for assistance with abortion information. The hotline is staffed by nurses who can answer questions and connect you to health care. They do not share your information with anyone. The hotline is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. MST and weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Help is available for people of all genders and ages. They can help people from any state. You will not be asked any information about citizenship. Multiple languages are available, including Spanish.
NM Abortion Info by ProgressNow New Mexico
ProgressNow New Mexico has created a database of fake clinics that pose as healthcare facilities providing reproductive health services. These are centers that advertise false information about abortion services and DO NOT perform abortions.
Clinic Checker
Powered by the team at iNeedAnA.com, this national database tells you if a clinic is real, or a Crisis Pregnancy Center (CPC). In many states, there are more crisis pregnancy centers than clinics that provide abortion care. They will frequently buy Google ads so that, when you’re searching, they appear above actual clinics that provide abortion services.
Abortion Funds
As mentioned in the payment section, insurance coverage for abortion care is limited, and often times, individuals must pay out-of-pocket for the care they need. There are organizations that offer financial assistance for provider care or associated needs. Those organizations are often listed as abortion funds. The funds listed below are regional and available to assist on a person-by-person basis and may not cover the entire cost. In general, individuals reaching out for assistance will need to fill out a form and have a confidential conversation to gauge needs.
Mariposa Fund
The Mariposa Fund helps pay for abortion and contraception care for people impacted by the immigration system and people who need interpreting services in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This fund assists patients who will be seen at VAG Clinic, UNM Center for Reproductive Health, or Whole Women’s Health in Albuquerque, NM. To make an appointment, please call the clinic of your choice and ask about financial assistance. They will connect you with our funding if you are eligible.
MariposaFund.org
1-505-535-3384 (Se habla español)
[email protected]
Indigenous Women Rising
Indigenous Women Rising’s Rain Fund supports Indigenous people all over the US and Canada seeking abortion care.
https://www.iwrising.org/abortion-fund
Notes/requirements for this fund:
Proof of indigeneity is required.
Faith Roots Reproductive Action
Faith Roots Reproductive Action assists with associated costs of abortion care such as transportation, lodging and meals, but NOT abortion care itself.
https://www.faithrootsrepro.org
For general inquiries and help, please email: [email protected]
National Network of Abortion Funds
The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) offers an online directory of state-by-state funding information and resources.
NNAF also has a hotline that is completely free, anonymous, and offers services to everyone, regardless of individual situations for those that prefer and/or need a phone directory or lack accessibility to internet services. In addition to their abortion providers referral hotline, NNAF has hotlines which provide information on resources such as financial assistance as well—although, their information may vary for each state.
Provider hotline: 1-877-257-0012 – Referrals to quality abortion providers only. Monday-Friday: 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. MT
Apiary Practical Support
Apiary’s database consists of active practical support groups across the country for people seeking abortion care.
Abortion Support
New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty
If someone is in need of assistance in accessing Medicaid or in seeking translation or interpretation necessary for healthcare services, they can contact New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty.
Who Not When
A people-centered resource for understanding abortions later in pregnancy.
Backline
Backline promotes unconditional and judgment-free support for people in all their decisions, feelings and experiences with pregnancy, parenting, adoption and abortion.
Exhale
Exhale offers non-judgmental and friendly support after an abortion through their text line and online resources. Exhale also collects stories from individuals to share with others to shift the shame and stigma around abortions.
1-617-749-2948 – Text line
Connect & Breathe
Connect and Breathe collaborates with Exhale and offers talk line (phone) non-judgmental support for individuals after their abortion care and also for those who are friends or family of an individual seeking care.
All-Options Talkline
All-Options Talkline provides a talk line that offers respect, understanding, and support for all persons needing help with any reproductive decisions and experiences. They are open to callers who want to talk about abortion, adoption, parenting, infertility or pregnancy loss.
Available in the United States and Canada.
Faith Aloud
Faith Aloud provides religious and spiritual support for abortion and pregnancy. People who staff their hotline include non-judgmental clergy and religious leaders of many faith backgrounds.
Clergy Counseling Line: 1-888-717-5010
https://www.faithaloud.org/find-support/spiritualcounseling/
Abortion Defense Network
If you have questions about your legal rights to provide or support abortion care, or if you have been threatened with arrest, prosecution, or other legal action related to abortion, Abortion Defense Network can connect you with values-aligned attorneys and with organizations that provide funding to cover attorney’s fees, bail and bond fees, and other legal expenses.
Repro Legal Defense Fund
The Repro Legal Defense Fund provides bail and strong defenses for anyone criminalized for something that happens during pregnancy, and the folks who directly support them. If you are being criminalized for an abortion, pregnancy loss, or for something that happened during your pregnancy, contact Repro Legal Defense Fund. No one deserves to be behind bars for how their pregnancy ends.
West Fund
West Fund supports people living in West Texas, Southern New Mexico, and Ciudad Juárez.
Website chat functionality for online questions.
Abortion Storytelling
We Testify
We Testify is an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have abortions, increasing the spectrum of abortion storytellers in the public sphere, and shifting the way the media understands the context and complexity of accessing abortion care. We Testify invests in abortion storytellers to elevate their voices and expertise, particularly those of color, those from rural and conservative communities, those who are queer-identified, those with varying abilities and citizenship statuses, and those who needed support when navigating barriers while accessing abortion care.
The Abortion Diaries
The Abortion Diaries project offers an online safe space for “story-sharing and story-listening” of individuals who have had an abortion from around the world in podcast and written form.
Abortion Doulas
A doula is a person who is trained and often certified to care for the emotional, physical, spiritual, and informational needs of a pregnant person in different stages of pregnancy. Doulas serve as an extra advocate, support, and team member for a pregnant person during their journey. A full-spectrum or abortion doula specializes in care for an individual seeking an abortion, and any care during and after an abortion.
New Mexico Doula Association
The New Mexico Doula Association offers a directory of full-spectrum doulas across New Mexico.
Our Earth
Our Earth offers culturally humble, continuous, non-medical care for all experiences connected to pregnancy, including abortion and pregnancy release.
To be connected with one of their Community Birth and Postpartum Attendants (CBPAs), email [email protected] or leave a message at 505-333-9125.
SUPPORT FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING VIOLENCE
New Mexico Sexual Assault Helpline
Sexual Assault Helpline responders are available 24/7 for all New Mexicans. If you have questions, need support or are looking for local resources, they can support.
24-Hour Hotline: 1-844-667-2457 (1-844-NMSAHLP)
Chat and text at www.nmsahelp.org
Language access and interpretation available.
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP) provides education, support, and advocacy to address all aspects of preventing and responding to sexual violence in NM from an anti-racist, anti-oppression foundation.
La Piñon
La Piñon provides services to victims of sexual assault and child abuse in Doña Ana County and the surrounding Southern New Mexico region. The services provided include a crisis line, victim advocacy, human trafficking advocacy, legal advocacy, a Children’s Advocacy Center, SANE examinations, prevention education services, and a Kid Talk warmline.
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense.
Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico
The Rape Crisis Center of Central New Mexico (RCCCNM) provides emotional support and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault and abuse throughout Central New Mexico, and serves as a community resource on issues regarding prevention and awareness of sexual assault and abuse.
24-Hour Hotline: 505-266-7711
Valencia Shelter Services (VSS)
Sexual Assault Service Provider (SASP), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC), & Shelter
445 Camino Del Rey SW, Los Lunas, NM 87031, USA
C.O.P.E., Alamogordo
Sexual Assault Service Provider
909 S Florida Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA
Southern NM Wellness Alliance
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
1410 Aspen Dr, Alamogordo, NM 88310, USA
Albuquerque SANE Collaborative
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
625 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
https://www.facebook.com/abqsane/
All Faiths Children Advocacy Center
Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC)
8401 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, USA
Casa Fortaleza
Sexual Assault Service Provider
2340 Alamo Ave SE UNIT 124, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
https://www.casafortaleza.org/
NM Asian Family Center
Sexual Assault Service Provider (SASP)
Box Canyon Pl NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA
Para Los Niños Program
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA
https://unmhealth.org/medical-professionals/child-safety-well-being/pln-clinic.html
Affirming Heart Victim Services
Sexual Assault Service Provider (SASP), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Children Advocacy Center (CAC)
2319 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM 88220, USA
https://www.affirmingheart.com/
Arise Sexual Assault Services
Sexual Assault Service Provider (SASP), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), advocacy, SANE/child abuse/strangulation/DV exams, counseling, and outreach/prevention for 6 counties in Eastern New Mexico (Curry, Roosevelt, Quay, De Baca, Harding, and Union) as well as a 24/7 helpline
801 W 18th St, Portales, NM 88130, USA
Childhaven Child Advocacy Center
Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC)
807 W Apache St, Farmington, NM 87401, USA
https://childhavennm.org/child-advocacy-center/
Sexual Assault Services of Northwest New Mexico
Sexual Assault Service Provider (SASP), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
622 W Maple St, Farmington, NM 87401, USA
Roberta’s Place
Sexual Assault Service Provider (SASP), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Shelter
805 W Roosevelt Ave, Grants, NM 87020, USA
http://robertasplace.net/5048.html
Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women
CSVANW provides culturally relevant training and education, technical assistance, and support to the 23 Tribal Nations and Pueblos across New Mexico. CSVANW also offers resources and support to survivors of domestic and sexual assault.
4600 Montgomery Blvd NE B202, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Support for Individuals Affected by Human Trafficking
National Human Trafficking Hotline
The National Human Trafficking Hotline provides support and access to resources for victims and survivors of human trafficking.
First Nations Community Health Source Sex-Trafficking Services
First Nations Community HealthSource’s Education and Advocacy against Sex Trafficking (EAST) is dedicated to supporting Native American/Alaskan Native victims of sex trafficking in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the surrounding Tribal communities. The EAST program provides advocacy, prevention education, and essential case management services to victims by linking them to resources and services that protect their safety.
DIGITAL SECURITY AND SAFETY
The recommendations we have provided about online privacy and security on this site are for informational purposes only and are not legal advice. Below are two resources which provide tips on protecting your privacy when communicating with others online and accessing information about abortion:
- Digital Defense Fund (DDF) provides digital security and technology support to organizations and individuals working in the abortion access movement. This website is organized into sections covering various security-related threats and provides a list of digital security tips to help keep your information private and secure.
- Surveillance Self Defense SSD is an online guide created by Electronic Frontier Foundation for anyone who wants to learn how to access information and communicate safely, use secure technology, and develop careful digital practices to protect your privacy and security. In addition to tutorials for installing and using security-friendly software, SSD walks you through concepts like making a security plan, how to create strong passwords, and help you find the right tools for your needs.
Additional Pregnancy Supports
Tewa Women United
Tewa Women United offers culturally appropriate doula support for pregnant Native American people in Northern New Mexico. They also provide services for any family within Rio Arriba County and the Tewa Pueblo Homelands.
Breath of My Heart
Breath of My Heart is a birth center and midwifery practice that offers care across the spectrum of pregnancy needs. This includes home births or births in their Española birthing center.
Changing Woman Initiative
Changing Women Initiative is a midwifery practice that offers culturally competent birthing assistance for Indigenous pregnant people, as well as full-spectrum pregnancy and reproductive healthcare needs.
Indigenous Women Rising
Indigenous Women Rising Midwifery Fund offers financial support for pregnant Indigenous individuals seeking midwifery care in New Mexico.
New Mexico Doula Association
The New Mexico Doula Association offers a directory of full-spectrum doulas across New Mexico.
Our Earth
Our Earth offers culturally humble, continuous, non-medical care for all experiences connected to pregnancy.
To be connected with one of their Community Birth and Postpartum Attendants (CBPAs), email [email protected] or leave a message at 505-333-9125.
About
This guide was created by Bold Futures NM, a New Mexico-based reproductive justice organization. We work to build communities where all have what we need to make real decisions about our own bodies and lives, and all have room to live with respect and dignity.
Principal Authors
Charlene Bencomo, Executive Director, Bold Futures NM
Denicia Cadena, Former Policy Director, Bold Futures NM
Micaela Lara Cadena, Former Research Director, Bold Futures NM
Principal Researchers
Charlene Bencomo, Executive Director, Bold Futures NM
Kat Sánchez, Policy Director, Bold Futures NM
Heather Smith, Deputy Director, Bold Futures NM
Additional Contributors
Lexy Cook
Shayna Naranjo
Raquel Z. Rivera, Senior Research and Grants Associate, Bold Futures NM
Fernando Trujillo, Former Policy Fellow, Bold Futures NM
This guide was created with additional expertise from trusted partners, medical providers, birth workers, allies, co-conspirators, and champions of abortion access in New Mexico. We are eternally grateful for the contributions of each person who took the time to ensure this guide represents accurate and honest information for all those who seek it.
Art, Design, and Layout
Angelique F. Karnes, Former Communications Associate, Bold Futures NM
Andrea Vela Alarcón, Artist
Lena Kassicieh, Artist
A. Cruz, Artist
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