We’re from the Internet and we’re here to help.
The Online Abortion Resource Squad (OARS) runs the abortion subreddit. Our peer-based online counseling model helps ensure that in the enormous ocean of the internet, everyone has the information, support, and resources they need to access safe abortion care no matter where they live.
People turn to Reddit when they have trouble locating resources, find themselves lost in a maze of (mis)information, or don’t know whom to trust. Our trained volunteers provide expert navigation and support services to the 150,000+ individuals who visit r/abortion every month.
This public forum is a critical resource for the people most impacted by restrictive laws and barriers to access. To date, we’ve helped people from all 50 states, DC, and (at least) 135 countries access safe abortion care.
You can find us on r/abortion—anytime, day or night.
“This has been such a blessing especially for us living in countries where abortion is illegal. We can’t get the right help elsewhere.”
"I tried to ask my primary doctor for suggestions on where to go and they had basically no information for me. This gives me a great start of other places to look. It seemed like my options were much more limited before this."
“I could hardly find any online information that wasn’t extremely biased or a Christian service in disguise... Luckily I found this sub and really only faced support and reassurance.”
“I’ve spent literally every moment of free time reading through this sub... I’m having my MA (Aid Access) at home by myself in one week (6w0d) and I feel strong and prepared thanks to all of you! ❤️🩹”
