Abortion resources

Abortions are medical procedures to end a pregnancy. There are two types of abortions:

  1. Medical abortions- use medications to end the pregnancy. They can be done up to 9 weeks of pregnancy. Watch this video to learn more.

     

  2. Aspiration abortions- are a surgical procedure that removes the contents of the uterus. In Canada they can be done up to 24 weeks of pregnancy. 

In Yukon most abortions are done in Whitehorse.  If you are up to 15 weeks plus 3 days pregnant call:

All Yukoners can call (self-refer) to Opal. 

If you live outside of Whitehorse, to start the process, call Opal or visit your Health Centre. Both clinics can help with travel to Whitehorse. 

In Dawson City and Watson Lake, abortions may happen, depending on provider availability. Contact the local Health Centre or Hospital to learn more. 

If you are between 15 weeks + 3 days and 24 weeks pregnant and live in Yukon, you can access an abortion through the CARE Program at the BC Women’s Hospital in Vancouver:

  • You can book an appointment online or call 1-604-875-2022.
  • The procedure and travel costs are covered by the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan or Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).
  • You need to book the appointment yourself, but you can ask your Yukon care provider to help. 

Whitehorse

Opal
867-393-6635
opalyukon.ca 

Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
867-393-8700
yukonhospitals.ca 

 

 

 

 

Rural health centres

  • Beaver Creek Health Centre: 867-862-4444
  • Carcross Health Centre: 867--821-4444
  • Carmacks Health Centre: 867-863-4444
  • Dawson City Health Centre: 867-993-4300
  • Destruction Bay Health Centre: 867-841-4444
  • Faro Health Centre: 867-994-4444
  • Haines Junction Health Centre: 867-634-4444
  • Mayo Health Centre: 867-996-4444
  • Old Crow Health Centre: 867-966-4444
  • Pelly Crossing Health Centre: 867-537-4444
  • Ross River Health Centre: 867-969-4444
  • Teslin Health Centre: 867-390-4444
  • Watson Lake Health Centre: 867-536-5255

 

Rural hospitals

Dawson City Community Hospital emergency
501 6th Avenue  
867-993-4444
yukonhospitals.ca/en/dawson-city-community-hospital/

 

Watson Lake Community Hospital emergency
817 Ravenhill Drive
yukonhospitals.ca/en/watson-lake-community-hospital