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Abortion Support Collective
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Abortion doulas and allied care providers in Victoria, BC in traditional, unceded, and future lək̓ʷəŋən territory.
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A reminder that these are our local Crisis Pregnancy Centres (CPCs). Haven & Birthright Victoria are both religiously affiliated with anti-choice agendas. Thanks to @abortionrightscan.bsky.social for creating the AntiChoice.ca resource! Need a pregnancy test? We can help!
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Dark blue text on a light blue background:“ our local crisis pregnancy centre – birthright Victoria“. There is a screenshot from AntiChoice.ca of birthright Victoria’s status. Dark blue text on a light blue background reads: “Our local Crisis Pregnancy Center- Haven Pregnancy Support Clinic”. A screenshot from AntiChoice.ca contains info on the charitable status of Haven.
January 23, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Introducing our warmline! Call or text an abortion doula live, every Monday 7-9PM PST. Updates to hours are also posted to Instagram & our website. A reminder that this is not a crisis line, please see crisis resources in the photos!
The white text on a green background reads “Introducing our warm line”. The black text in a green box reads: “Call or text us at +1778 679-1455. to access services over the phone? An ASC doula will now be available to connect live by phone or text during weekly posted hours! The monthly schedule will be updated on Instagram and our website. please note this is not a crisis response line. For medical emergencies please call 911.. If you are experiencing an acute emotional crisis, consider contacting Vancouver Island Crisis Line (1-888-494-3888) or Community-lead Crisis Response (250 818-2454).” The white text on a green background reads: “introducing our warm line”. The black text on a green background reads: “what support can be accessed via the warm line? Accurate evidence-informed information on abortion options Connection to pro-autonomy pregnancy options counselling Support for abortion planning Post abortion processing Connection to local resource resources Request an abortion care package Request direct abortion Dollis support Support to allied care providers and doulas Request a pregnancy or ovulation test” The white text on a green background reads: “January hours”. The black text on a green background reads: “ Monday, January 6, 7-9PM PST Monday, January 13, 7-9PM PST Monday, January 20, 7-9PM PST Monday, January 27, 7-9PM PST”
January 23, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Looking for support? Connect with us via phone, email, or the contact form on our website is preferred. You can also find us here & on Instagram (for now).
#abortion #abortionsupportyyj #yyjcommunity #doula #doulasupport #fullspectrum
Black title reads “Need Support? Let’s connect”. Black text in a green box reads: “ Phone: +1 778-679-1455 (please leave a message) Email: asc.abortioncollective@gmail.com Website: www.abortionsupportcollective.com Instagram: @asc.abortioncollective”. Black text on a white background reads “Please allow 48 hours for an initial response from our admin team through all contact methods.”
January 23, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Introducing the Abortion Support Collective. We’re excited to connect here! #abortion #abortionsupportyyj #doula #doulasupport #reproductivejustice #communitysupportyyj
Black text on a white background reads “Introducing the Abortion Support Collective: Supporting and empowering individuals through their reproductive choices and journeys.” The Instagram handle at asc.abortion collective and the website www.abortionsupportcollective.com appear below the main text. There is a picture to the left of a white tea cup on a white saucer of herbal tea with a white tea pot and thyme sprigs. The white title reads “who we are”. In a green box, black text reads “Abortion doulas and support practitioners offering direct support services in WSANEC and Lekwungen territories. Our team members experience intersectional identities, including Indigenous and BIPGM members, 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse identities. We bring our unique experiences to our abortion support work. The landscape of abortion care is already restrictive, we strive to ensure support and companioning is accessible.” The black title text reads “how we can help”. A series of five green sticky notes on a white background read: “direct support and in person accompaniment and transport, virtual support throughout BC, receiving site for clients travelling for abortion care, abortion care packages, informational support and connection to resources. The black title text reads “our Support model”. The black text in a green box reads “We accept client, self referrals and allied provider referrals. We support clients accessing abortion, healthcare for any reason, including in the context of pregnancy loss, TFMR and expected stillbirth. we have team members with specific grief and loss training for clients for whom this is relevant. ASC operates with a monthly budget for no cost support allowing us to offer all services free of charge to clients we are able to offer these no cost hours through supporters, funding organizations and crowd funding. Please see our website for service descriptions. Our abortion doulas are registered with the Doulas for Aboriginal Families Grant Program (DAFGP) services are provided to eligible clients through the grant program.”
January 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM