Mayor Adams Announces Progress Strengthening New York City's Position as National Leader for Accessible Abortion Care on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

January 22, 2025

New York City’s Abortion Access Hub Has Served More Than 8,500+ Individuals Since Launching in 2022, 25 Percent of Whom Reside Outside of New York State 
Adams Administration to Further Expand Outreach Efforts to Ensure Americans in States Where Abortion is Banned or Severely Restricted Are Aware of NYC’s Critical Reproductive Services  

NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Acting Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse today announced progress and new efforts to secure New York City’s position as a national leader in accessible abortion care in wake of the 2022 Dobbs decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that effectively overturned Roe v. Wade — on what would have been the legal decision’s 52nd anniversary. Following the high court’s decision, DOHMH launched the "Abortion Access Hub,” a hotline that connects callers to licensed abortion care providers in New York City in an effort to ensure a pathway towards safe, accessible abortion care, amidst national restrictions and misinformation. Since its launch in November 2022, the Hub has served more than 8,500 individuals — 25 percent being from a state where abortion has been banned or restricted. Of those out-of-state callers, 75 percent are from Texas, Florida, or Georgia — all states with outright bans or severe restrictions.

To continue the progress made over the last two years, the Adams administration is launching a targeted search engine marketing effort over the next year to boost awareness and increase visibility to ensure that the public is aware of these services.

“Abortion care is health care, and we are proud that, because of our administration’s efforts, women can be confident that their reproductive rights are protected in the five boroughs,” said Mayor Adams. “Over two years ago, the Supreme Court may have taken action that limited access to abortions across the nation, but, here in New York, on what would have been the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are ensuring that no matter your zip code, race, or economic status, you can safely access reproductive care. Thanks to our Abortion Access Hub, in just over two years, more than 8,500 women have been able to connect to licensed abortion care providers in our city and ensure they retain control of their bodies, their choices, and their freedoms.”

“New York City has and will always stand up for reproductive rights,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Anne Williams-Isom. “Since the Dobbs decision, we have taken important steps to affirm rights for people, and one avenue through which all New Yorkers and Americans can seek assistance is via our Abortion Access Hub. To date, it has helped thousands of people connect with the support and information they needed.”

“When the Dobbs decision stripped millions of people of a basic constitutional right to access an abortion, New York City knew it had to act urgently,” said DOHMH Acting Commissioner Dr. Morse. “The New York City Abortion Access Hub provides New Yorkers and people throughout the country who are facing bans or severe restrictions on abortion care a central place to go to navigate this new landscape and get access to care. No matter who you are or where you live, this city is here to help anyone who needs access to an abortion. As we commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, New York City’s leadership and commitment to ensuring abortion access is steadfast.”

The Hub is made up of more than 40 clinical sites including NYC Health + Hospitals locations, DOHMH sexual health clinics, private hospitals, independent abortion providers, and telehealth-only sites that provide care. The Hub also helps patients secure financial assistance and find lodging and transportation to New York City. Anyone in the United States can contact the Hub to help them make an abortion appointment with a verified licensed provider that meets their needs and preferences. 

Since the start of the administration, Mayor Adams has continued to prioritize reproductive freedom and accessible health care for all New Yorkers. In January 2023, New York City became the first city in the nation to offer medication abortion, free-of-charge, at our public health clinics, ensuring that abortion care was integrated into health care services it provides.

In October 2023, New York City’s public hospital system became the first in the nation to offer telehealth medication abortions to ensure that New Yorkers who cannot physically make it to a clinic or don’t feel safe doing so can still access a medication abortion. 

In February 2024, the Adams administration released its Sexual and Reproductive Bill of Rights, to further enshrine reproductive rights.

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