Support for medication abortion
If a student becomes pregnant, we provide options for counseling and referrals at the Jamestown Community College Health Centers.
On May 2, 2023, legislation was signed in New York State (A1295-C/S1213-B) that requires all public colleges and universities in the SUNY and CUNY systems to offer access to medication abortion. The law requires that every SUNY and CUNY campus provide access to abortion medication to their student body either by:
- employing or contracting with authorized individuals who may prescribe abortion prescription drugs, or
- providing students with information and referrals to providers authorized to prescribe abortion medication.
Jamestown Community College does not provide medication or procedural termination of pregnancy care on campuses currently. The Health Center website will maintain a list of community agencies and providers authorized to prescribe abortion medication. For students who choose to terminate a pregnancy or desire to continue a pregnancy, we offer referrals at local clinics. The Health Centers will continue coordinating care for any student interested in receiving services.
Options for unintended pregnancy
- The Chautauqua Center
- This medical center offers women’s health services.
- 107 Institute Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
- 716.484.4334
- Universal Primary Care
- This medical center offers women’s health services.
- 135 North Union Street, Olean, NY 14760
- 716.375.7500
- Planned Parenthood
- 60 East Amherst Street, Buffalo, NY 14214
- 866.600.6886
Abortion providers
- Abortion Finder: With more than 750 health centers, this source features the most comprehensive directory of trusted (and verified) abortion service providers in the U.S.
- I Need an Abortion: An up-to-date and localized source of information for people seeking abortions.
- Planned Parenthood - Abortion Access: Find abortion clinics near you.
- National Abortion Federation: Find a provider or call its referral hotline at 877.257.0012.
- New York State's Family Planning Licensed Providers: The programs listed provide comprehensive, confidential family planning and reproductive health care services regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.