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CARE Colorado – Your Safe Place for Abortion Care

Abortion Clinic Serving Patients Arriving from Tennessee

Same-day appointments and financial assistance available!

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(Appointments are available for patients from Wednesday-Saturday).

Same-Day Abortion Pill

 60 minutes or less.

Woman Talking to Doctor About Abortion Options

Facing Roadblocks in Tennessee? Abortion Care Is Still Within Reach | CARE Clinic Colorado

You might be sitting in Tennessee, scrolling through your phone, wondering how on earth you’re supposed to get the care you need. You’ve read headlines. You’ve heard rumors. Maybe someone told you it’s impossible to find help anymore.

It’s overwhelming, right?

Let’s set things straight: you still have options. And if Tennessee feels like it’s slammed the door shut, CARE Clinic Colorado can help you open another one.

The Reality in Tennessee

In Tennessee, abortion access has shrunk to almost nothing. New laws have made it illegal in nearly all cases, with only rare exceptions that often leave patients confused and scared.

People in Tennessee face:

  • Complex, shifting regulations
  • A total ban on most abortions
  • No clear pathway to get care locally

It’s not just a legal barrier, it’s an emotional weight. Many feel rushed, isolated, or pressured into decisions. And that’s not fair. You deserve real options.

How Colorado Stays Open When Tennessee Closes Doors

Unlike Tennessee, Colorado has kept abortion legal and accessible. There’s no ban on procedures at any stage, and the laws protect your privacy and right to make decisions about your own body.

CARE Clinic Colorado exists because people like you shouldn’t be forced into parenthood, or secrecy, because of where you live.

Services You Can Expect at CARE Clinic Colorado

If you’re coming from Tennessee, here’s what’s available to you in Pueblo, Colorado:

Medication Abortion

  • Safe for pregnancies up to 11 weeks
  • Available in-clinic or mailed once you’re physically in Colorado
  • A two-medication process that many find manageable and private

Vacuum Aspiration

  • An in-clinic procedure for pregnancies up to 18.6 weeks
  • Typically takes only a few minutes
  • Most patients go home the same day

Surgical Abortion

  • For pregnancies beyond 18.6 weeks
  • Performed by highly experienced physicians
  • Care tailored to your physical and emotional needs

Making the Journey from Tennessee

Traveling might feel impossible when you first think about it. But countless patients from Tennessee have found it manageable once they start planning.

Flying often works best. From cities like Nashville, Memphis, or Knoxville, there are frequent flights to Denver International Airport. From Denver, Pueblo is around a two-hour drive, and the roads are direct and easy to navigate.

Driving is an option, too, though it’s a long trip. Nashville to Pueblo runs roughly 16-18 hours by car, depending on your route.

No matter which you choose, CARE Clinic Colorado’s team can help you figure out transportation, lodging, and scheduling so you’re not left piecing it together alone.

Is It Legal to Leave Tennessee for an Abortion?

Yes, it’s legal to travel to Colorado for abortion care. Tennessee law doesn’t forbid you from leaving the state for medical treatment. Colorado providers are not bound by Tennessee restrictions, meaning you can receive care without the legal confusion or risks you’d face at home.

How CARE Clinic Colorado Helps Tennessee Patients

When you’re coming from Tennessee, you deserve more than just a clinic visit. You deserve respect, privacy, and honest answers. Here’s how we support you:

  • Guidance on planning your trip
  • Transparent cost discussions
  • A staff trained to serve patients traveling from out of state
  • A safe, private environment where you’re treated like a person, not a statistic

We’re here because nobody should feel trapped by their ZIP code.

Take the Next Step, When You’re Ready

If you’re in Tennessee and feeling like doors are closing all around you, remember that CARE Clinic Colorado is still open.

Reach out to talk through your options. Ask us the hard questions. We’ll help you navigate each step, because your choices matter, no matter where you live.

Call us or send a message online. Let’s figure this out together.

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Financial Assistance

CARE Colorado provides financial assistance to our patients with the help of our funders. These abortion funds may be able to cover the full cost of your abortion and travel costs. Please schedule your appointment first prior to contacting these funds as we may have additional funds or information to provide to you during the appointment scheduling process. Click the button below to learn more.

Abortion Pill FAQ

Offered up to 11 weeks

When taken in the first trimester, the abortion pill is 94-98% effective.

If you are taking the abortion pill, some minor side effects may set in after taking the second pill. These side effects may include bleeding, cramping, and nausea.

The cramping happens because the second pill causes your uterus to contract, which is the source of these cramping pains. You can treat these cramping pains in the same way you would with your usual menstrual cramps. For bleeding, it can vary from patient to patient. You may also pass clots with the bleeding. This bleeding is normal as long as you don’t use more than two menstrual pads.

Your symptoms should start to subside 24 hours after taking the second pill.

The abortion pill is very safe, with less than 1% of patients having serious complications.

One reason that patients choose the abortion pill is because it is not invasive. In 98% of patients, there is no surgical procedures necessary. We look to avoid surgical procedures by using the abortion pill, as less surgery means less risk.

The abortion pill does come with cramping and bleeding. The bleeding is usually heavier than a regular period, and the cramping can be moderate to heavy. Most patients find this to be tolerable, but if you do not we will be here to help.

Like any medical procedure, there are some risks. However, complications are very rare. These risks include infection, blood loss, and incomplete pregnancy termination. We will monitor you to ensure that you are safe, and in our follow up appointment we’ll check again.

There is no scientific evidence that the abortion pill can be reversed, so you should be 100% sure you want to go through with it before you take the first pill. We will never pressure you into a choice you don’t want to make, we are here to support you and make sure you have all the information you need for an informed choice. 

There is a very low chance of this happening, but if it does, we’ll follow up with a surgical abortion to complete the termination of the pregnancy.

Surgical Abortions Information

Offered after 18.6 weeks

Surgical abortions have a very low rate of complications. However, they are a surgery and use anesthesia. As with any surgery or procedure that uses anesthesia, there is always a risk of complications like bleeding or infection. These risks are why we perform blood work and have you visit beforehand so that we catch anything that might increase the chance of complications.

This depends on your individual health. For some higher risk patients, you will receive IV sedation (Twilight Sedation). For lower risk patients, you will receive local anesthesia, sometimes combined with a mild sedative.

There is no scientific evidence that states having a surgical abortion will affect your ability to get pregnant in the future.

We highly recommend having a follow up appointment a few weeks later, which your doctor will schedule with you. This appointment serves as a check-in. We will make sure that you are healthy and without complications, as well as ensure that the pregnancy has been terminated.

Vacuum Aspiration Information

Offered up to 18.6 weeks

Vacuum aspiration has a success rate of 99-100%

Vacuum aspiration is very safe, with a complication rate of less than 1%.

Vacuum aspirations are performed up to 18.6 weeks after your last regular period in CO. This is when they are safest and most effective.

You will likely experience cramping during the procedure, which is a short procedure. Once it’s over, your cramping will likely subside. Some patients report off and on cramping in the next few days, but most do not.

The procedure itself is quick, lasting only up to 5 minutes. Afterward, we’ll need you to spend about 30 minutes in the recovery room to monitor you before you’re welcome to leave.