Abortion Services

Welcome to WHC Portage

We are a community-based clinical program in Winnipeg offering surgical abortions to women who live in Manitoba and surrounding areas. We are able to perform abortions for women who are up to 16 weeks pregnant. For women who are over 16 weeks pregnant, we can offer referrals to other services.

We provide our clients with safe, legal, and confidential services in a non-judgmental and supportive setting. Our team of doctors, nurses, counsellors and administrative staff are trained and experienced in providing compassionate and high-quality care. Our clinic is licensed and accredited by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba and maintains the highest standards of medical care. 

Please note: Some people have severe reactions to scented poducts. Thank you for not wearing perfume and reducing other scents while at the clinic.

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Fees

If you live in Manitoba: If you have a current Manitoba Health card, the cost of the abortion is covered by Manitoba Health.

If you live outside of Manitoba: The fee is $500. You can pay by cash, debit or credit card.

For international students attending school in Manitoba: The fee is $500. You can pay by cash, debit or credit card. 

How to book an appointment

You do not need a referral from a doctor or permission from a parent or partner to have an abortion.

If you live in Winnipeg: Call 204-477-1887

If you live outside Winnipeg: Call us toll-free at 1-866-947-1517, ext. 208

PLEASE NOTE: Your call is important to us. There may be times when our intake staff are not able to take your call in person. We encourage you to please leave a message on our answering machine with your contact details so we can return your call. All calls to our clinic are confidential.

Information about intake:

The intake process takes about 15 minutes. We will ask you for some basic personal information: your name, date of birth, and your health insurance information. We keep all information you share confidential. 

Information about the appointment

We have 1-day and 2-day appointments available.  We will do our best to find you the type of appointment that meets your needs.

The abortion procedure itself takes just a few minutes, but the entire appointment time can last 4-5 hours. It includes:

  • counselling
  • ultrasound
  • blood tests
  • tests for sexually transmitted infections
  • the doctor’s exam
  • the abortion procedure

You may bring one support person with you to your appointment. They cannot be with you during the procedure or in the recovery area.

PLEASE NOTE: Please do not bring children with you to the appointment as we cannot provide child care.

Before your appointment:

Please read: Information About the Abortion Appointment (PDF 166 KB)

For your convenience, we have provided some forms for you to print and read so you can bring them to your appointment:

To help you prepare for your appointment, call 204-947-2422, ext. 650 (in Winnipeg) or toll-free 1-866-947-1517, ext. 650 (if you are outside of Winnipeg) to hear a recorded message with more information about the abortion appointment.

Please note: Every woman’s story is an important one to us. We are committed to giving each client the time and attention she needs. This sometimes leads to delays and we thank you for your patience and understanding. 

After the abortion:

IMPORTANT NOTE: You cannot drive, ride the bus, or walk home after your appointment. You must have someone drive you home or leave our clinic in a taxi.

For more information, please read: Post-Abortion Care Instructions  (PDF 108 KB)

You also may be be interested in exploring abortion resources on the Internet.