Services
CIHC offers a variety of abortion and sexual health related services.
Abortion is normal. Abortions are safe. Abortions change lives. Abortions are acts of compassion.
Abortion
Please watch the videos below and read the following descriptions to choose what service is right for you. You can also get more information on your rights, as well as digital health.
Surgical Abortion
These are 1-day procedures that are about 5- 10 minutes and involves gently emptying the uterus with suction in our procedure room. A surgical abortion is suitable for pregnancies up to 15 weeks in our clinic, and for pregnancies over 15 weeks we can direct you to another clinic for care. Most people feel well enough to do their daily routines the next day. While the procedure itself is quick please expect to be at the clinic for at least 3-4 hours and to expect an ultrasound and bloodwork. You will not be able to drive after your procedure.
Medication Abortion
These resemble a miscarriage but are a multiple day process, where 2 medications are taken on 2 separate days and the uterus empties through cramping and bleeding. Overall people can bleed for about 2 weeks. You do not need to take your first pill on the day of your appointment. You should expect your appointment to last between 3-4 hours and to involve an ultrasound and bloodwork. This type of abortion is suitable for clients up to 10 weeks of pregnancy.
We do not offer virtual care at this time.
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If you live in Ontario and have OHIP, contact Bay Centre, SHORE Centre, Hamilton Birth Control Clinic, or Circle of Care
Bay Centre or SHORE Centre can also assist folks in Ontario with third-party or no health insurance.
If you live anywhere else in Canada, or do not have health insurance and cost is a barrier, contact Action Canada. The most complete information is available through their Access Line at 1-888-642-2725
For an appointment, call us at: 647-370-3203 or book online
Here are options you can choose as part of your care. You’re the expert.
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Our clinic routinely tests for sexually transmitted infections (STI), specifically Chlamydia and Gonorrhea for clients having an abortion. If you would like additional testing such as for blood-borne viruses (e.g. HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis) or for other STIs such as Herpes, we encourage you to visit your local sexual health clinic, a walk-in clinic, or your family doctor.
For folks searching for primary care who are not insured, here is a list of clinics in Toronto.
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We will check when you are scheduling your appointment, and again at your visit, about whether you would like to discuss birth control options. We sell the options below at a lower cost than pharmacies, or can provide a prescription to take to any pharmacy. Clients with private insurance are encouraged to bring their plan information, however most will need to pay for their birth control and later submit receipts for reimbursement.
the pill
the patch
the injection
IUD and implant insertions
Sexual and reproductive health
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Counselling sessions at Choice in Health are unavailable at this time. For free pregnancy decision-making and post-abortion support, you can connect with these trusted providers.
Note: Many anti-abortion groups offer pregnancy decision-making and after abortion services that perpetuate harmful myths and abortion stigma. Before connecting with an organization that isn’t listed below, you can check if it is on this list of anti-choice groups.
Counselling at SHORE Centre, Bay Centre and Planned Parenthood Toronto (PPT serves ages 13-29).
Trained talkline volunteers at Action Canada and All Options
Doula support at Birth Mark
Post-abortion peer support sessions at SHORE Centre and Planned Parenthood Toronto. These series occur periodically, and we try to post current dates here.
Monthly peer groups for grief after abortion and pregnancy loss at Sunnybrook
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We know how important it is for clients to include a supportive partner, friend or family member in their abortion experience. We have created a Guide for Support People to offer resources and explain some of the expectations for their time in the clinic. One person can join you, and will remain in the waiting room. To minimize clinic traffic, this person must arrive with you; and meet you after the appointment if they choose to exit. Children may stay with them.
If a service provider, such as a midwife or caseworker, will be the one accompanying you, we can include them while you are in the procedure room. You can request a doula specialized in abortion support to join you for free from Birthmark. Another option is Call Auntie Clinic (Indigenous focus).
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To ensure culturally appropriate care for Indigenous clients, Choice in Health can facilitate smudging before a surgical abortion procedure. You can indicate at the time of booking if this applies to your care, and note that we might reach out to move your appointment time.
While at the appointment, we can support all clients who wish to take home their pregnancy tissue, or arrange for collection by a funeral home; and we aim to accommodate any advance requests for support with spiritual, cultural and wellness practices in our space. As soon as you have booked your appointment, please contact us to share information on how we can assist you.
