Open abortion clinics in North Carolina
perform 46,000 abortions per year.
In 2024, North Carolina reported an estimated 46,000 abortions, stable from 2023.
An estimated 16,700 out-of-state patients traveled to North Carolina for abortion services in 2024. This represents about 36% of the total abortions performed in the state.
Open Clinic (3)
Closed since 2022 (4)
12-week ban in effect (SB 20). All open clinics serve out-of-state patients.
| Clinic Name | Address | Status (Open/Closed) | Services | Out-of-State | Closure Reason | Closure Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Woman's Choice - Charlotte | 8206 Clodfelter Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227 | Closed | Medication abortion (up to 10 weeks), in-clinic surgical abortion (up to 15 weeks 6 days) | Yes | Financial strain from pre-ban restrictions and low reimbursements; ceased operations amid post-Dobbs uncertainty and inability to sustain under impending 12-week ban | 06/2022 | AWCCharlotte.com, CharlotteObserver.com, Guttmacher.org |
| Planned Parenthood - Charlotte Health Center | 7000 Executive Center Dr #118, Charlotte, NC 28212 | Closed | Medication abortion (up to 11 weeks), in-clinic surgical abortion (up to 16 weeks) | Yes | Enforcement of NC SB 20 12-week ban (effective July 1, 2023); cease-and-desist order from NC Dept of Health; felony risks for providers; shifted to non-abortion care but abortion services permanently ended | 07/01/2023 | PlannedParenthood.org, NCNewsline.com, AxiosCharlotte.com |
| A Woman's Choice - Raleigh | 4041 University Dr #300, Durham, NC 27707 | Open | Medication abortion (up to 11 weeks), in-clinic surgical abortion (up to 12 weeks) | Yes | N/A | N/A | AWC-Raleigh.com, AbortionFinder.org |
| Feminist Health Center | 9 Chapel St, Durham, NC 27701 | Open | Medication abortion (up to 11 weeks), in-clinic surgical abortion (up to 12 weeks) | Yes | N/A | N/A | FeministHealthCenter.com, INeedAnA.com |
| Planned Parenthood - Wilmington Health Center | 305 S 8th St, Wilmington, NC 28401 | Closed | No abortion services; STI testing, birth control, cancer screenings, general reproductive health | Yes | Federal Title X/Medicaid defunding under Trump administration's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (effective 2025); rising costs from demand surge and operational challenges; part of 3 NC PP closures, staff cut 10% | 09/30/2025 | PlannedParenthood.org, WilmingtonStarNews.com, NCNewsline.com |
| Planned Parenthood - Asheville Health Center | 68 McDowell St, Asheville, NC 28801 | Closed | No abortion services; STI testing, birth control, cancer screenings, general reproductive health | Yes | Federal Title X/Medicaid defunding under Trump administration's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (effective 2025); rising costs from demand surge and operational challenges; part of 3 NC PP closures, staff cut 10% | 09/30/2025 | PlannedParenthood.org, AshevilleCitizenTimes.com, NCNewsline.com |
| Planned Parenthood - Hickory Health Center | 925 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601 | Closed | No abortion services; STI testing, birth control, cancer screenings, general reproductive health | Yes | Federal Title X/Medicaid defunding under Trump administration's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (effective 2025); rising costs from demand surge and operational challenges; part of 3 NC PP closures, staff cut 10% | 09/30/2025 | PlannedParenthood.org, HickoryRecord.com, NCNewsline.com |