Reproductive Health & Wellness
Reproductive Health & Wellness
The Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality, originally founded in 1970 as the Women’s Referral Center, started as a problem pregnancy and birth control referral center at a time when abortion, and birth control for unmarried women were illegal. Staff at the center remain able and willing to discuss options with anyone who is, is concerned about, being pregnant.
In light of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, CWGS remains dedicated to referring women and pregnant people to safe abortion providers and educating students on their birth control options.
In 2021, the Massachusetts Supreme Court recognized the right to abortion under the state's constitution. Abortion remains legal. To view the legality of abortion beyond Massachusetts, vist the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Furthermore, the 2020 Massachusetts Roe Act protects 16 and 17 year olds' right to seek abortion care in consultation with their healthcare provider. To learn more, visit Planned Parenthood..
CWGS recommends the following resources for individuals in need of pregnancy tests, emergency contraception or abortion services:
Pregnancy tests can be obtained at Health Services.
Emergency Contraception (Plan B One-Step, ella) is available over the counter in Massachusetts. It is generally located in the same section as condoms and pregnancy tests. To learn more about emergency contraception, click here:
Abortion is available at clinics in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where abortion remains legally protected. The Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality is available to help answer questions you may have. For more information about abortion providers, support, and resources, please see below:
Abortion Clinics
- Abortion on Demand (Telehealth, MA & RI)
- Boston Medical Center Ob/Gyn (Boston, MA)
- Family Planning @ Brigham & Women's (Boston, MA)
- Family Planning Clinic @ Beth Israel Deaconess (Boston, MA)
- Family Planning Clinic @ Women & Infants (Providence, RI)
- Four Women Health Services (Attleboro, MA)
- Health Imperatives (Southeastern, MA including the Cape and Islands)
- Health Quarters (Telehealth, MA)
- Lilith Care (MA & RI)
- Planned Parenthood Health Centers in Rhode Island
- Planned Parenthood Health Centers in Massachusetts
- Planned Parenthood Telemedicine Abortion Care (Telehealth, MA)
- Women's Health Services (Brookline, MA)
Abortion Provider Databases
Abortion & Reproductive Justice Advocacy
- Abortion Out Loud
- Center for Reproductive Justice
- In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda
- National Advocates for Pregnant Women
- SisterSong
Abortion Funds
- Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts
- Eastern Massachusetts Abortion Fund
- Jane Fund of Central Massachusetts
- National Network of Abortion Funds
Post Abortion Support