CARE Program (Comprehensive Abortion and Reproductive Education) - BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre

Sexual Health

Provided by BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCWH)

Provides services for women who are experiencing an unintended pregnancy, or who require an abortion for genetic or medical reasons.
This program is for women:
  • Who are experiencing an unintended or unwanted pregnancy
  • Who require abortion for genetic or medical reasons.
  • Patients can phone and book their own appointments. A doctor's referral is not necessary.
BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre provides surgical abortions up to the 24th week of pregnancy through the BC Women's Abortion Clinic (CARE Program). The CARE Program provides surgical abortions using conscious (awake) sedation and local anesthesia for managing pain. Clinic visits may take up to four hours. BC Women's does not provide medical abortions.

Counselling, advice, and information is also offered either in person at the Vancouver clinic or through the telephone counselling line at 604-875-3163 or toll free at 1-888-875-3163.
  • Counselling Services at CARE - In-person Counselling
  • Pregnancy Options Service (POS) - Telephone Counselling
Patients can book appointments by phone or book online at any time via our secure confidential booking site. Please fill out a questionnaire, which will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. A confirmation of the online booking will be sent within two business days.

604-875-2022 (Book by Phone)

Toll Free: 1-888-300-3088 ext: 2022

Website: http://www.bcwomens.ca/our-services...

Women's Health Centre, door #77 - #Room E3, 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1

Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Wheelchair accessible.

604-875-3163 (Pregnancy Options Service (POS))

Toll Free: 1-888-875-3163

Public email: pos@cw.bc.ca

Cost: No cost

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