North Florida Women's Health & Counseling Services, Inc., located in Tallahassee, Florida, was founded in 1981 to provide the women of North Florida and South Georgia with compassionate, confidential abortion services and well-woman gynecological care. It is our philosophy that women should be given the resources necessary to participate fully in their health care. Because we recognize the importance of treating more than just a woman’s body, we strive to meet the emotional and intellectual needs of our patients as well.

Our dedicated staff care deeply about your comfort. Our consultant Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) licensed gynecologists are experienced in abortion services to better ensure your health and safety. Our facility is licensed and inspected by the State of Florida. We are members of the National Abortion Federation, the Association for Reproductive Health Professionals, and the Abortion Care Network, all of which are professional organizations dedicated to keeping reproductive health care safe and accessible. First trimester abortion services are provided at our facility. We offer Chemical Abortion (RU486, abortion by pills) for women up to 62 days from their last normal menstrual period (LNMP), and Vacuum Aspiration abortion for women up to 13 weeks and six days from their LNMP. This dating is verified using ultrasound. Women seeking these services participate in a preliminary meeting which includes an information session covering the abortion method, after care instructions, decision making, and birth control needs. Cost of the abortion includes the preliminary meeting, the abortion procedure, and a follow-up exam at our facility.

Female nurse practitioners provide well woman gynecological services by appointment. Services include birth control exams, sexually transmitted infection testing, ultrasound for gestational dating, and annual GYN exams including pap smears and breast exams.

We provide free urine pregnancy testing. We give medically accurate information on abortion, unbiased adoption information, and pre-natal care referrals. All of our services are provided with your dignity and respect in mind, and we maintain the strictest standards of confidentiality. For more information about adoption call the Children’s Home Society at 1-800-247-4600. You can also visit www.pregnancyoptions.info.

We are glad that after years of advocacy by reproductive health professionals and others, one product used for Emergency Contraception (EC), “Plan B”, is now available without a prescription for anyone age 17 years or older. You may request “Plan B” from your local pharmacist. If you are younger than 17 years you will need a prescription to obtain EC. Call our office for a consultation appointment at (850) 877-3183. You can also use the EC Hotline at 1-888-NOT-2-LATE or visit their website at www.not-2-late.com. EC will not work if you are already pregnant. Be sure to take a pregnancy test before using EC. EC should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected or inadequately protected intercourse. EC may be used up to 120 hours after the act of intercourse; however, the sooner you use EC the more effective it is. Be sure to read the package insert for side effects and mechanisms of action. EC is very effective but not 100% effective. You will need to take a pregnancy test 2-3 weeks after EC use to determine if it has prevented pregnancy.

As part of our dedication to women, we conduct educational talks on birth control methods, sexually transmitted infections, and reproductive rights for schools and community organizations. We have been a leader in the pro-choice community, diligently challenging any legislation that seeks to restrict a woman’s right to choose. It is our goal to keep abortion safe and legal, allowing women of all ages to have access to the best care for years to come.

We encourage you to get involved in protecting your right to choose safe, legal abortion. Call our office or contact other pro-choice groups, such as the National Abortion Federation www.prochoice.org, or the Abortion Care Network www.abortioncarenetwork.org for details about what you can do. Protect your right to choose. Vote Pro-Choice.