Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) In California

California has the 4th highest number of CPCs* of all states in the U.S.

*CPCs are religious non-profit organizations that primarily aim to deter people from having abortions. CPCs also oppose contraception and comprehensive sex education. CPCs target people seeking reproductive healthcare. Although many centers offer limited health services, they are not medical clinics, frequently provide inaccurate health information, and do not adhere to medical or ethical practice standards. Public health and medical organizations warn that CPCs pose risk to individual, family, and public health. Learn more.

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CPCs In California, 2023-2024

CPCs oppose contraception and comprehensive sex education. CPCs do not adhere to national medical and ethical practice standards, which could cause individual and public health harms.

CPCs In California

Number Of CPCs146
  • Offer Limited Medical Services
69.9%
  • Offer Ultrasounds
69.9%
  • Advertise STI Testing
35.6%
  • Advertise STI Treatment
25.3%
  • Advertise HIV Testing
14.4%
Counties with CPCs81.0%
Ratio of CPCs to “brick-and-mortar” abortion facilities0.8

California State Policies & Positions

Support for CPCs

CPC Grant ProgramNo
"Choose Life" License Plate Sales Support CPCsNo
Tax Breaks For CPC DonationsNo
Attorney General Signed Open Letter Supporting CPC ServicesNo

Protecting Residents From CPC Harms

Legislation To Regulate CPCsYes
Issued A CPC Consumer AlertYes
Attorney General Signed Open Letter Warning Against CPC ServicesYes

As of December 31, 2023


Find Credible Resources In Your State

Find reliable, credible healthcare and information by location.

AbortionFinder
AbortionFinder.org features the most comprehensive directory of trusted (and verified) abortion service providers and assistance resources in the United States.
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Bedsider.org
Bedsider.org (Bedsider) is an online birth control support network.
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CDC Get Tested
HIV, STD, and Viral Hepatitis Testing and Vaccines Near You. *This resource includes CPCs. If you select a site using this tool, use CPC Map to see if it's a CPC.
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ineedana.com
You can search your abortion options or check out general resources.
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National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF)
NNAF is a network of nearly 100 abortion funds. Abortion funds are grassroots organizations that support people seeking abortion access.
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Plan C
Plan C provides up-to-date information on how people in the U.S. are accessing at-home abortion pill options online.
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Title X Family Planning Clinic Locator
The Title X Family Planning Clinic Locator provides information about clinics that offer a broad range of family planning and preventive health services.
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Our Data Sources

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