Clinics closed in Arkansas since abortion ban
arkansas Protects Life
After the Dobbs Decision, Arkansas’s “trigger law” went into effect, enacting a near-total ban on abortion.
One clinic closed down entirely. The other clinic, Little Rock Family Planning Services, stopped providing abortions but remained open to offer other health services and resources.
Closed Clinic
No open clinics. Near-total ban in effect.
| Clinic Name | Address | Status (Open/Closed) | Services | Out-of-State | Closure Reason | Closure Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Great Rivers - Little Rock Health Center | 4815 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205 | Closed | Medication abortion (up to 10 weeks), in-clinic surgical abortion (up to 16 weeks) | Yes | Enforcement of Arkansas SB149 near-total abortion ban (triggered by Dobbs decision); abortions paused June 24, 2022, amid felony risks (10-20 years imprisonment); full closure due to unsustainability and redirection of resources to out-of-state care navigation | 09/2022 | Planned Parenthood.org, ABC News (2022), Guttmacher Institute |
| Little Rock Family Planning Services | 4 Office Park Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211 | Closed | Medication abortion (up to 11 weeks), in-clinic surgical abortion (up to 21 weeks 6 days) | Yes | Enforcement of Arkansas SB149 near-total abortion ban (triggered by Dobbs decision); abortions halted June 24, 2022, as procedures became illegal; temporary full closure after 50 years of operation due to legal risks, financial unviability, and shift to resource center (now Y.O.U. Center for out-of-state referrals) | 09/01/2022 | Arkansas Times (2022), Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (2022), The Guardian (2024), AbortionFinder.org |