MCHA Update Alert

Maternal and Child Health Access is a pro-choice, pro public-health organization!

Abortion is health care. We have heard the stories, held the hands virtually and literally, and helped women and pregnant people for more than 26 years with their both their personal decision-making and logistical issues for both high-risk pregnancy care and abortions - sites, insurance, transport, and more.

 

As you likely know by now, today the Supreme Court issued their decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, eliminating the constitutional right to abortion in America. We are angered and saddened at the waste of human capital, time, and resources, health, and ultimately - lives - that this decision puts into play. We are health advocates, and we know that low-income people, people of color and people in states other than California will be hurt the most. Many of us are concerned at what other rights will be affected by this decision and how far it will go.

 

Please know that MCHA's staff are here for you for your health insurance needs, logistical needs and even need for a sympathetic ear. We are health navigators and we are tuned in to Los Angeles County's and the state's planning and resources for abortion. Please see our flyers in English and Spanish for help with pregnancy-related coverage and care.  

Please take care of yourselves in any grief or sadness you feel, but then turn that sadness into action.  Most in this country support access to abortionand LA County's Board and active organizations, including MCHA, are helping to turn LA County into a sanctuary county.

 

Below, please find some initial resources to take action. Thanks to Families USA and others who are circulating this list:


  • Planned Parenthood Movement Building Call: Today at 2pm ET. In the call, there will be an overview of the decision, messaging and patient reassurance guidance, the impact of the ruling, and calls to action for the day. As a note, this call will be closed to press and registration will end at 12:30pm ET due to security concerns.
  • Joint Statement from Planned Parenthood, NARAL Pro-Choice America, and the Liberate Abortion Campaign Rejecting Threats of Violence
  • Bansoff.org: Bans Off Our Bodies campaign from Planned Parenthood, a one-stop shop to sign petitions, share toolkits with supporters, and find out more about upcoming rallies
  • Abortionfinder.org: Even with today’s horrible decision, abortion is still legal in most of the country. People who need care can use this tool.
  •  Donate to Abortion Funds (and amplify calls for donations) through the National Network of Abortion Funds

Maternal and Child Health Access

1111 W. 6th St., Ste. 400

Los Angeles, CA 90017

213 749 4261 phone

213 745 1040 fax

www.mchaccess.org

info@mchaccess.org

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