Kandice VincentLooking for a safe female environment that upholds women’s reproductive health? You’re in the right place!
In today’s review, we’ve selected the best abortion clinics in Toronto. We’ll help you find the place for a safe, guilt-free, and health-focused abortion.
The Cost of Abortion in Toronto
A typical abortion procedure can cost you $450 to $900 in out of pocket expenses. If you do have an OHIP, your procedure is fully covered.
Just note that some clinics have uninsured services, meaning the OHIP may not fully cover your total expenses. For instance, some clinics may charge around $60 for additional charges like admin fees.
The Best Abortion Clinics in Toronto
We used the following criteria to come up with this list:
- All-women clinic. We know that most patients would feel more comfortable and safer around staff that can empathize with their situation. Since most of the women we polled said they preferred to deal with other women for this, we made it a criterion.
- Availability of counseling services. In matters like these, support and help are necessary,so we looked for clinics that can offer constant guidance.
- Gestation periods treated. All the clinics we chose can deal with early pregnancies of at least four weeks.
1. Choice in Health Clinic
| SERVICES | Abortion, counseling and health systems navigation, birth control, STI testing |
| WEBSITE | https://choiceinhealth.ca/ |
| ADDRESS | 1678 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1A9, Canada |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +1 647-370-3203 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Thursday – Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Established in 1988, CIHC treats women, trans people, and gender-diverse individuals in need. Their model of care seeks to combine services with counseling to deal with various needs.
The clinic offers three different types of abortion. These are Surgical Abortion, Medication Abortion, and Virtual Medication Abortion.
Surgical abortion is your best option if you’re only pregnant for 4 to 15 weeks. The procedure takes only about 5 to 10 minutes and you’ll be well enough to get back on track the following day.
Just note that in this particular clinic, you have to be in the clinic for three to four hours. During this period, you’ll undergo bloodwork and ultrasound.
Unlike surgical abortion, medical abortion is a process that takes multiple days to complete. Think of it as a way of pushing a miscarriage at a slow and steady pace.
They’ll give you two medications that you’ll take on two different days. You’ll bleed for about two weeks, which is normal as it empties your uterus.
This method is more suitable for pregnancies of up to 10 weeks. Expect to spend three to four hours at their clinic too for ultrasound and bloodwork.
The virtual medication is similar to the first one except for two things. One, this is remote medication, and two, it doesn’t involve prior testing.
Under this, you’ll have the option to pick up your medications or have them delivered to you. Virtual medications take place via video calls.
Apart from abortion, the clinic also offers other services that make them one of the best, in our opinion. Pre and post-abortion counseling services here are free as well as early-pregnancy loss counseling.
They have a registered psychotherapist on board who is available every Monday by appointment via telephone or video. They also have health system navigation to help people with referrals, financial aid, and more.
Pros
- Offers three different types of abortion procedures
- Virtual medication abortion available
- Option to have medicines picked up or delivered
- Free pre and post-abortion counseling services
- Free early pregnancy loss counseling services
- Has a registered psychotherapist on board
- Counseling services available via phone or video
Cons
- Limited availability
- Can be difficult to contact at times
Customer Reviews
Wonderful experience for all patients
I was so scared and nervous already about the procedure I don’t like telling people because I don’t want them judging me. When I walked in I was instantly greeted by a girl with exitment and she assured me everything would be okay. All the staff are wonderful people who look out for their patients and make sure if you want it confidential they will. They made a rough experience turn into a decent one – Sarenity Storey
Informative and caring staff
Was very informative and caring. Helped me make sure this was the right choice for me & was very helpful after procedure . All the staff were very friendly and personable . The doctor was probably one of the nicest ones on site & she helped me very much with my anxiety. They clearly explained what I was to expect during and after the abortion & they were spot on. Also they provide you with a very helpful info package afterwards. I am very thankful for everyone at Choice in Health Clinic. – Emma Harkins
2. Bloor West Village Women’s Clinic
| SERVICES | Abortion services, counseling, birth control options |
| WEBSITE | https://www.bloorwestwomensclinic.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 2425 Bloor St W #403, Toronto, ON M6S 4W4, Canada |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +1 416-849-4595 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Bloor West Village Women’s Clinic is a center run and owned by female physicians. They deal with both unwanted pregnancies and complications arising from wanted pregnancies.
They have two of the most common methods of abortion: Surgical and Medication. Both procedures are fit for early pregnancy to the late second trimester.
All abortion services here don’t require parental consent so no one can know about your procedure. They take privacy to the next level too as they won’t reveal any of your information unless you give written consent.
Their surgical abortion is one of the fastest we’ve encountered as it only takes three to five minutes. Of course, you’ll be given time to recover and rest in their post-op area.
If you’re more suitable for medication abortion, they’ll dispense the pills to you directly at the clinic. They use Mifegymiso (called the abortion pill), which is covered by OHIP.
Speaking of pills, they have an on-site laboratory and pharmacy in the clinic. This makes the process more convenient for all clients of medication abortion.
What makes this clinic stand out is its location. Remember, you may not be able to drive for 24 hours after your procedure. Fortunately, the Subway (TTC) is directly across from their building.
As per appointments, it would generally take them one to two days to accommodate clients. But it’s also possible for same-day appointments as long as they have a slot for you.
In addition to abortion services, they also counsel patients prior to the procedure. If you’re interested, they can also walk you through birth control options such as hormonal contraceptives or IUD insertion.
Pros
- Deals with early pregnancies up to the late second trimester
- Surgical abortion takes three to five minutes
- Has on-site laboratory and pharmacy in the clinic
- Location is directly across the Subway (TTC)
- Same-day appointments possible
Cons
- Long waiting times
- Usual appointment confirmation can take up to two days
Customer Reviews
Extremely caring and no judgments
The staff at this clinic at every point of care were extremely caring and professional. I felt informed and empowered in my choice. They were very understanding of the fact that I required extra sedation. I felt like there were no judgments against me for any lifestyle choices. I couldn’t recommend this clinic enough!!! The kindness I experienced was above any beyond. Safe and easy abortion, plus an IUD insertion in the same appointment! So happy with your care, ladies. Thank you for providing easy and professional BC access to the community, ladies! – Yulika Drabarni
Comforting and safe environment
This place is amazing. Appointments are basically available to you whenever you need and staff are very accommodating. The whole process is very comforting and everyone makes sure you aware that you are in a safe environment. The doctors are amazing and make you feel comfortable during your procedure. They will give you Advil, Tylenol, ginger ale and cookies after the procedure which made everything really smooth. Loved the service and the place. – Marisa Carleton
3. Cabbagetown Women’s Clinic
| SERVICES | Abortion services, contraceptions |
| WEBSITE | https://www.cabbagetownwomensclinic.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 302 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2G7, Canada |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +1 416-323-0642 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Cabbagetown Women’s Clinic is one of Toronto’s oldest women’s clinics. They perform surgical and medication abortions as well as give contraception.
One of the best reasons to go here is that they have same-day appointments that you can book until 12:00 PM. By the way, you don’t have a doctor’s referral to book an appointment or even your partner’s permission.
Note that clients aged 14 and under, need an adult co-signer. Those over 16 years old don’t need approval from anyone, even their own parents.
Procedures here can be done on the same day as the initial assessment. But for surgical abortions, you may need to have multi-day procedures.
The best part about this multi-day session is that you have 24/7 access to the doctor. You can hit them up any time, any day for quick questions and follow-ups.
Surgical abortions are available for up to 24 weeks’ gestation. On the other hand, medication abortions are fit for 4 up to 10 weeks’ gestation.
By the way, you may find it useful that they have multilingual staff on board. Apart from English, they also speak Mandarin, Romanian, and French, making them a nice choice for other nationalities in Toronto.
Pros
- Same-day appointments until 12:00 PM
- 24/7 access to the doctor for questions and follow-ups
- Surgical abortions available for up to 24 weeks of pregnancy
- Multilingual staff
Cons
- Waiting rooms tend to be full during busy hours
- Contacting for general inquiries can be difficult
Customer Reviews
Understand patients’ situation
This is a late entry, I finally got the time to rate their services. The workers; nurses, front desk, secretary, doctors there all work as one team and the doctors are so patient and kind. They really do make you feel welcomed and they take the time to understand your situation and acknowledge that we are all human beings, we are all women, and are there to help. They’ve kept updated with me even when it was out of their hands to ensure that I was okay. I’d like to thank everyone there for their support and kindness. They really did go the extra mile. – Teresa Phung
Goes above and beyond to deliver the best care
Above and beyond does not even begin to explain it. I went to this women’s clinic to have IUD contraception placed. They walked me through everything, were so compassionate, patient and kind. I went in shaking and terrified and they made me feel comforted, cared for and assured me the whole time. Nurse Wanda, Dr. Cristina Pop, the nurse answering the phone Margi, the woman at the front door and all the women working in this clinic are superheroes and it gives me hope to see women helping other women and being so encouraging and patient. If you ever have a need, I would highly recommend this clinic to other women who might be experiencing stress or concern about sexual health. – Sarah Strickland
4. Women’s Care Clinic
| SERVICES | Abortion services, counseling, IUD insertion, laboratory and blood work, ultrasound, laminaria insertion (if needed), pain medications, and IV sedation |
| WEBSITE | http://womenscareclinic.ca/ |
| ADDRESS | 960 Lawrence Ave W, North York, ON M6A 3B5, Canada |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +1 416-256-4139 [email protected] |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
Women’s Care Clinic provides reproductive health services to clients in Toronto. After booking them, you can expect private time with their staff to talk about your needs and medical history.
They offer both surgical and medication abortions. They’re fit for patients who are about 4 to 20 weeks pregnant.
All their services can be accessed without parental consent. Patients have full control over sensitive information plus they won’t contact you in any way unless it’s an emergency.
What makes their services stand out is their excellence and experience. They won the prestigious C. Lalor Burdick award for unsung heroes of the pro-choice movement and their nursing staff has more than 20 years of experience.
During the procedure, they use local anesthesia and IV sedation versus general sedation. What this does is ensure shorter appointments and shorter recovery times.
If you’re a multilingual patient, you’ll find it comfortable speaking with them. Their diverse staff makes connecting with non-English speaking patients possible.
For procedures, you’ll usually stay in their clinic for two to three hours only. This already includes counseling, paperwork, recovery, and surgical abortion which takes about five minutes to complete.
The best part about going to this clinic is that you can bring a support buddy with you. Obviously, they’re not allowed at the treatment area but they can stay at the coffee shop in their building while they wait.
And if you don’t want to visit your family doctor for reproductive health concerns, they can accommodate you too. They perform pregnancy tests, gynecological exams, and birth control procedures.
As per appointments, they don’t have a waiting list, which is a plus for convenience. Their schedule is flexible enough to meet yours so it really isn’t a big issue.
Pros
- Award-winning abortion clinic
- Diverse and multilingual staff
- Uses local anesthesia and IV sedation for faster recovery
- Has a coffee shop for companions o stay
- No waiting list for appointments
- Performs other reproductive health procedures
Cons
- Clinic tends to be crowded during busy hours
Customer Reviews
Comfortable and positive experience
Came here for my first IUD insertion and had a really positive experience. Super quick, and the staff does a very thorough job of letting you know what’s going to happen. They did a lot to make me feel comfortable and offered me stuff for possible pain. I especially loved that it was an all-female staff (from what I could see) and that the doctor I saw had been practicing in this field for 30+ years. Overall, felt like a really safe space. – Leah Alexa
Knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate
I’m not sure why there are so many low star reviews. This place is absolutely amazing and I would highly recommend it to any of my friends or just anyone in general who is going through with an abortion. I have been here twice already and each and every time I was well taken care of. The receptionist are so sweet. The nurse who speak to you before is extremely knowledgeable and caring/compassionate. The doctor who does the procedure and her nurses are nurturing and caring towards your body and situation. The aftercare is comfortable and they give you cookies and water to relax until you feel better. I have not one bad thing to say about this place. They made me feel comfortable and were very nice to me. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Thank you all – Camille Lopez
5. East End Women’s Clinic
| SERVICES | Medication abortion |
| WEBSITE | https://eastendwomensclinic.com/ |
| ADDRESS | 520 Ellesmere Rd Suite 301, Scarborough, ON M1R 0B1, Canada |
| CONTACT DETAILS | +1 416-901-3278 |
| OPERATING HOURS | Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
East End Women’s Clinic is an abortion center focused on providing a safe environment to patients. And it’s our top pick for a clinic that specifically specialized in medication abortion.
Their team of doctors and nurses has a combined 30 years of experience. They also offer one-stop care, so they can provide everything you need for a medication abortion.
For this procedure, they use Mifegymiso, which, as we said insurance, you can also use private insurance here just in case you don’t have OHIP.
Medical abortion is divided into two major steps here. The first step involves the intake of the medicine at their clinic.
The second step involves taking 4 misoprostol tablets at the same time. Note that you must take these tablets 24 to 48 hours after the first step.
Parental or guardian’s consent is not a requirement to take this type of abortion. And in case medical abortion doesn’t work for you, they’ll discuss other options with you.
These alternative options can be surgical abortion or another dose of the medicine.
In case you experience unusual side effects during medication, you can easily call them right away. They’re available to accommodate you anytime with your immediate needs.
Pros
- Specializes in medication abortion
- 30 years of combined experience
- Accepts private insurance
- Comprehensive steps for medical abortion
- Available any time for follow-ups
Cons
- Limited services
Customer Reviews
Safe and professional environment
I can’t praise this place enough!! It’s clean!! I felt safe while I was in the clinic. The staff are professional and personable. I was able to get in quickly and get everything I needed to manage my situation effectively. Thank you East End Women’s Clinic!! – Dejana D.
Welcoming and helpful clinic
This clinic made me feel welcomed and listened to. They were very knowledgable and helpful and assisted me quickly and efficently. It is definetly a great resource to have. – Tamara B.
FAQs About Abortion Clinics in Toronto
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