The Access Line is a 7-day a week toll-free, confidential phone and text line. It is available for questions about sexual health, pregnancy options, abortion, and safer sex. We provide information and make referrals to sexual health providers.
The line can be reached 7 days a week by calling 1-888-642-2725 during the hours of 9:00AM and 9:00PM EST. After hours, voicemails can be left and will be returned as soon as possible. Please note that response times may be longer on weekends due to limited volunteer coverage.
Prefer texting? Text 613-800-6757
Texts will be answered between 9:00AM and 9:00PM EST
You can also email us at access@actioncanadashr.org
Emails are answered Monday to Friday between 9:00AM and 5:00PM EST
Are my calls / texts confidential?
Yes! Everything you share with us is completely confidential. If you have an unblocked phone number, we will be able to see your phone number when you call or text us. This information is not recorded. We will only return phone calls from voicemails that include explicit permission for us to call back.
Who are we?
Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights is a national organization working to advance and uphold sexual and reproductive health and rights in Canada and globally. Action Canada works to increase fair and equitable access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, educating governmental and non-governmental actors and supporting movements to advance a broad and intersectional sexual and reproductive health and rights agenda.
On our Access Line, we provide sexual health information and connect people to the services they need, including abortion services.
Our Access Line team is made up of staff members and trained volunteer members who are here to provide you with compassionate and non-judgmental support.