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  • So what does APWHC know about abortion anyway?

    So glad you asked! Seriously, I am - that means you’re being critical of your information sources, and considering how rampant misinformation is, this is an excellent way to protect yourself.

    APWHC has been operating independent abortion clinics in the Southeast since 1998. During that time, we’ve opened 4 locations in 2 different states (Charlotte and Raleigh, NC and Augusta and Forest Park, GA). Over the past 25 years and countless law changes, we’ve remained a reliable haven for abortion access in the South - and we intend to stay that way.

    For more information about the clinic, you can go to our clinic website or check the links to some of the media we’ve been featured in (listed below in the final question of this section).

    How long has APWHC been open?

    Our first clinic opened in 1998 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Does APWHC accept donations?

    APWHC is a privately-owned LLC, not a non-profit. We cannot provide write-offs for anyone attempting to donate to us. We encourage folks to donate to abortion funds, mutual aid funds, or abortion access organization instead. We have a list of some organizations we work with here.

    Does APWHC have volunteers?

    Out of the four APWHC locations, only one has an active volunteer program - our Charlotte, NC office. We work with Charlotte for Choice, an awesome non-profit organization that provides on-site volunteer support daily at the Charlotte clinic.

    Are you that clinic on TikTok?

    Not sure exactly which video you’re referring to, but probably. Charlotte for Choice uses their social media to bring attention to the clinic harassment we see daily. Additionally, clips of various media interviews that Calla (our executive director) has done over the years end up on social media. For example, here are a few we get asked about a lot:

  • What’s an abortion anyway?

    Abortion is a medical intervention to terminate a pregnancy. It can be done electively (i.e. a patient intentionally chooses to end a pregnancy) or as a life-saving intervention (i.e. to protect the health of the mother during an emergency).

    Are there different types of abortion procedures?

    Depending on the circumstances, abortion can be performed as an in-office procedure or induced with a medication regimen.

    Is abortion safe?

    Abortion is considered very safe when it’s being performed within the standards of the medical community -safer than getting your wisdom teeth removed or having a colonscopy, even.

    Is abortion really life-saving healthcare?

    It absolutely can be. But don’t take our word for it - ask ProPublica. They’re currently reporting on deaths that have occurred since the Dobbs decision that could have been prevented by access to abortion care.

    Is abortion legal?

    It depends on your location. Guttmacher Institute keeps an up-to-date list of US abortion restrictions - you can see it here.

  • How can I get involved with my local abortion clinic?

    Contact them directly and ask! They may work with specific organizations already that they can direct you to.

    Can I go counterprotest at my local clinic?

    On behalf of abortion clinics everywhere, let me say this:pleasenever show up at an abortion clinic without checking with the clinic first. This is a huge security issue and can really add to a clinic’s stress level. Each clinic has different opinions and capacities for volunteers. Don’t worry: there are other ways to support clinics and their patients off the sidewalk, as well! You can check out some ideas here.

    Is it legal to protest at abortion clinics?

    Protesting is considered a legal act of free speech, and each state has different laws around protests and public noise. However, we’ve found that a better question for this situation is “when does a protest become harassment?” To be honest- we still haven’t gotten an answer on this, after over 25 years.