#267 – Northwest Planned Parenthood in Indianapolis, IN

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NORTHWEST PLANNED PARENTHOOD
8847 COMMERCE PARK PL # J
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268-3131
317-876-1774

TAPE – 267

(dialing sound) (ringing 1X)

CLINIC: Northwest Planned Parenthood.

CALLER: Yeah. I was wondering if you guys do abortions there.

CLINIC: No, we don’t. Let me give you a number.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: It’s 352-1900.

CALLER: Okay. Do you know if they would have to — like my friend told me that since like I’ll be 14 in March that my parents have to sign some stuff. But my boyfriend’s 22. Could he do that?

CLINIC: No, he cannot.

CALLER: Oh.

CLINIC: Have you had a pregnancy test yet?

CALLER: No.

CLINIC: Do you think you’re pregnant?

CALLER: Well, my last period was like the second week in December.

CLINIC: Okay. You need to come in for a pregnancy test, and then we can go from there.

CALLER: Would you have to tell anybody about the pregnancy test?

CLINIC: No. We don’t tell anyone.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Well, what if the pregnancy test was negative? Do you guys have birth control there?

CLINIC: Yes, we do.

CALLER: And you wouldn’t have to tell anybody that I was on birth control?

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: It is confidential, just depending on what type of birth control you want. If you want the shot, no, you couldn’t. You’d have to have mother’s consent.

CALLER: Oh, okay. Well, what else —

CLINIC: Did you want to set up an appointment?

CALLER: Well, I’d have to call my boyfriend to see when he can bring me. Is that all right if he brings me?

CLINIC: Sure. A pregnancy test is just a walk-in.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: And how old did you tell me you were?

CALLER: I’ll be 14 in March.

CLINIC: Okay. You sound quite adult for 14.

CALLER: Oh. I don’t know.

CLINIC: So it’s just a walk-in for a pregnancy test, so I would start with that and then go from there.

CALLER: Okay. Well, what was your name?

CLINIC: Mine’s Sidney, and a pregnancy test is $5, hon.

CALLER: Oh, all right.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Anything else?

CALLER: No. That’s all right.

CLINIC: Okay.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Bye bye.

CALLER: Bye.

(phone clicks)

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#278 – Planned Parenthood in New Castle, IN

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD
540 S. MAIN ST # D
NEW CASTLE, IN 47362-3307
765-521-4422

TAPE – 278

(Dialing, phone ringing 2x)

CLINIC: Planned Parenthood. Can I help you?

CALLER: Yeah. I was wondering if you guys do abortions there.

CLINIC: No, we don’t.

CALLER: Do you know of anyplace that does?

CLINIC: You need to go to Indie (ph). You can look in the phone book or you can come in and we can give you a list.

CALLER: Okay. Could I get a pregnancy test there?

CLINIC: You sure can.

CALLER: Do you have to be like a specific age for that? I’ll be 14 in March.

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: Would you guys have to tell my parents or have my parents sign anything? My boyfriend’s 22. Could he do it?

CLINIC: If you’re 13 and pregnant, we do have to report it.

CALLER: Oh, you do?

CLINIC: Uh-huh.

CALLER: Who would you have to report it to?

CLINIC: To the Child Protection Services.

CALLER: What do you mean? Would I get in trouble?

CLINIC: Well, if you’re pregnant, your parents are going to find out.

CALLER: But they can’t find out. They would be furious. I don’t know what you mean. What would happen?

CLINIC: I don’t know what will happen but you cannot get an abortion in Indiana without parental consent.

CALLER: Well, what could I do? Could I go someplace else?

CLINIC: You need to come in and talk to us. A pregnancy test is $5.

CALLER: Well, would you have to tell my parents that I was there?

CLINIC: We have to report it to Child Protection, and they would probably contact your parents. I don’t know.

CALLER: My parents can’t find out at all.

CLINIC: You’re probably going to have to tell them if you’re wanting an abortion because you have to have parental consent.

CALLER: Well, what if I wasn’t pregnant?

CLINIC: Then we don’t tell anybody anything.

CALLER: Oh. Well, could I get birth control then?

CLINIC: Yes.

CALLER: Would you have to tell anybody about that?

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: No?

CLINIC: As long as you’re —

CALLER: As long as what?

CLINIC: As long as you’re old enough we don’t have to. Under a certain age, we have to report it to the State Board of Health.

CALLER: Well, I’ll be 14 in March. Is that old enough?

CLINIC: Yep. We can make you an appointment in March. If you want birth control you can come in. It’s $5 for a pregnancy test.

CALLER: Okay. Well, is it okay if I call my boyfriend to see when he can bring me and call you back? What was your name?

CLINIC: You can call us back, okay? Bye bye.

CALLER: Bye.

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#268 – Planned Parenthood in East Chicago, IN

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD
3723 MAIN ST # 3
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312-2223
219-397-4071

TAPE – 268

(dialing sound) (ringing 2X)

CLINIC: Thank you for calling Planned Parenthood. How can I help you?

CALLER: Yeah. I was wondering if you guys do abortions there.

CLINIC: No. We only do it at the Maryville office. Do you need their number?

CALLER: Yes, please.

CLINIC: It’s 769-3500.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Well, do you know — like my friend said that you guys have to — like I’ll be 14 in March, and she said that my parents have to sign some stuff. But my boyfriend’s 22. Could he do that?

CLINIC: No. The state of Indiana the law is if you’re under 18 you have to have parental consent.

CALLER: Really?

CLINIC: Um-hum.

CALLER: Is there any way not to tell them because if they found out I don’t know what would happen.

CLINIC: No. The only other thing you can do is go to Illinois because they don’t need parental consent. But you’re 14?

CALLER: Well, I’ll be 14 in March.

CLINIC: Oh, yeah, see that’s a legal thing because of your age.

CALLER: What do you mean?

CLINIC: Because I know anybody that comes in here that’s under 14 even if they’re just coming for a pregnancy test or to get on birth control, we have to report it to the Child Welfare Department.

CALLER: Really?

CLINIC: Yeah. Because that’s considered child abuse if you let your child be sexually active under 14 years old.

CALLER: So I couldn’t even come in there and get a pregnancy test?

CLINIC: Not without me having to report it.

CALLER: Oh, well who would you have to report it to?

CLINIC: It’s the Child — what’s it called? Department of Child — Child Protective Services is what it is.

CALLER: So like would my parents get in trouble?

CLINIC: Well, they might.

CALLER: Well, what would happen to them?

CLINIC: Yeah, I don’t know exactly what they do. All I know is I have to fill out a report and fax it to that department, and then they — I don’t know if they make the phone calls or they do a home visit or something. I don’t know.

CALLER: So what could I do?

CLINIC: Like I said, probably what you could do is try calling one of the Planned Parenthoods in Illinois.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: And see what their law is. I can give you that number if you can hold on a minute. I have to run to the back and get it. Can you hold on?

CALLER: Yeah.

CLINIC: Okay. (pause) Hello?

CALLER: Uh-huh.

CLINIC: Okay. I have the number to one in Illinois, and then they could, you know, if they can’t do it then they probably could give you numbers to different ones.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay, that’s area code 312-266-1033.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Well, could I — if I had any other questions could I call and talk to you?

CLINIC: That’s fine.

CALLER: What was your name?

CLINIC: That’s fine. My name is Sandy.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Thanks.

CLINIC: You’re welcome.

CALLER: Bye.

(phone clicks)

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#279 – Greater Indiana Planned Parenthood in Bloomington, IN

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GREATER INDIANA PLANNED PARENTHOOD
421 S COLLEGE AVE
BLOOMINGTON, IN 47403-1592
812-336-0219

TAPE – 279

(Dialing, phone ringing 1x)

RECORDING: Thank you for calling Planned Parenthood of Greater Indiana (dial button pressed).

(Phone ringing 1x)

CLINIC: Planned Parenthood.

CALLER: Hi. I was talking to Crystal.

CLINIC: Okay. She’s still on another call.

CALLER: Could you help?

CLINIC: I might be able to. What do you need?

CALLER: What was your name?

CLINIC: I’m Jane.

CALLER: Well, I was just wondering if you guys do abortions there.

CLINIC: Yes, we do.

CALLER: How much does that cost?

CLINIC: They’re $380.

CALLER: Do you have to be a specific age for that? I’ll be 14 in March.

CLINIC: Well, you have to have parental consent for that.

CALLER: Oh. Well, my boyfriend’s 22. Could he sign whatever?

CLINIC: No, no. It has to be your legal guardian.

CALLER: Is there any way not to tell them at all?

CLINIC: Where do you live?

CALLER: I live in Belmont.

CLINIC: Okay. What county?

CALLER: I’m not really sure. We just moved here.

CLINIC: Do you have plates yet for your car since you’ve moved?

CALLER: I don’t drive. I don’t know.

CLINIC: License plates. Has anybody bought new license plates for your car since you’ve moved?

CALLER: I don’t think so.

CLINIC: Okay. Well, I am thinking that Belmont is in Brown County.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: There’s something called a judicial bypass, but you have to be a resident of Monroe County to get that.

CALLER: Oh, okay.

CLINIC: And that’s something that you go in front of the court to do. But you cannot have an abortion in Indiana without parental consent if you’re under the age of 18.

CALLER: Well, if I do the judicial bypass do I need a lawyer?

CLINIC: You have to live in Monroe County.

CALLER: Oh, okay.

CLINIC: So that’s why I’m asking you. I don’t think Belmont is Monroe County. I’m pretty sure that’s Brown County. So basically what you’re going to have to do is either talk to your parents about this and get one of them to sign for you, or you’ll have to go to Illinois.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: How old are you?

CALLER: I’ll be 14 in March.

CLINIC: You do realize that this a reportable sexual abuse case?

CALLER: What do you mean?

CLINIC: It means that —

CALLER: Nobody’s abusing me. We’re in love. We’re going to get married.

CLINIC: You’re under 14 and he’s over 18. That makes that a reportable offense.

CALLER: Well, what could happen?

CLINIC: Well, your parents have to know for one.

CALLER: But they can’t find out at all. They know him, but —

CLINIC: Well, that’s beside the point. We can do nothing for you without parental consent. And if you get parental consent, if anybody finds out about this — and I don’t know you’d be into if you went to Illinois; I don’t know — but that is sexual abuse. And it reportable by law.

CALLER: But we’re in love. He’s not abusing me.

CLINIC: That doesn’t have anything to do with it. No 13-year-old should be having intercourse with a 22-year-old. So it’s a reportable offense. I’m just telling you this is what you’re going to get into.

CALLER: Well, could I get a pregnancy test there to see if I was pregnant.

CLINIC: I thought you said you were pregnant?

CALLER: Well, I think I am. I mean, I don’t know.

CLINIC: Yes, you can get a pregnancy test.

CALLER: I just missed my period in December. I had it the second week of December —

CLINIC: So you missed two periods?

CALLER: Well, yeah.

CLINIC: And you haven’t taken a home pregnancy test even?

CALLER: No.

CLINIC: Yep. You can do that. The charge is $5.

CALLER: But you guys have to tell my parents about that?

CLINIC: Anytime anybody under 14 is sexually active, yes, it is a reportable thing. I would highly encourage you to buy something over the counter if you don’t want to get in a mess.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: If I wasn’t pregnant after I took the home pregnancy test, do you guys have birth control there?

CLINIC: Yes. You’d make an appointment to come in, and we’ll get you started on a birth control method.

CALLER: Would you have to tell anybody that I was on birth control?

CLINIC: Yep. We have to tell them that you are under 14 and you are sexually active. That is a reportable thing.

CALLER: Well, what happens after I turn 14?

CLINIC: Then it depends on the age of your partner.

CALLER: Oh. Okay. What do you mean? I don’t understand that.

CLINIC: (Sigh. Okay. Just a second. Him being over 18 and you being under 16 but over 14, that is a sexual misconduct with a minor. It’s against the law.

CALLER: Oh.

CLINIC: You just got to weigh all these different things to know, but it is child abuse.

CALLER: All right.

CLINIC: Your parents don’t know that you’re sexually active with this 22-year-old?

CALLER: No. They can’t find out at all. They hate him.

CLINIC: I can’t believe that they don’t know that you’re sexually active with him.

CALLER: But they don’t.

CLINIC: Well, that’s kind of what you’ve got to deal with.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: All right. Bye.

CALLER: Bye.

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#269 – Planned Parenthood in Hammond, IN

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD
7121 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD.
HAMMOND, IN 46324-2220
219-845-0848

TAPE – 269

(dialing sound) (ringing 3X)

CLINIC: Planned Parenthood in Hammond. This is Trunette (sp). May I help you?

CALLER: Hi. Yeah. I was wondering if you guys do abortions there.

CLINIC: They’re done in our Maryville office.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: The number is 769-6500.

CALLER: Okay. Well do you know like — my friend told me that, like I’ll be 14 in March, and she said that I would have to have my parents sign some stuff.

CLINIC: Right.

CALLER: But my boyfriend’s 22. Could he sign whatever it is?

CLINIC: Uh-uh.

CALLER: No?

CLINIC: Uh-uh.

CALLER: Like, so is there any way not to have to tell my parents, because I don’t know what they would do if they —

CLINIC: Not in Indiana. You can go in Illinois, but not in Indiana.

CALLER: Oh, okay. Well, so would it be okay to come in there and get like a pregnancy test?

CLINIC: Sure.

CALLER: And you guys wouldn’t have to tell anybody?

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: Okay. Well, so would it be okay if my boyfriend brings me because that’s the only way I’d be able to get there.

CLINIC: That’s fine.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: It’s a $5 charge for the test.

CALLER: How much?

CLINIC: Hmm?

CALLER: How much is the charge for that?

CLINIC: It’s $5.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Well, if I wasn’t pregnant could I get birth control there?

CLINIC: Yeah, you can.

CALLER: And you wouldn’t have to tell anybody that I was on birth control?

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: It’s just that I can’t let my parents find out or anything.

CLINIC: No. Only for the abortion, but not for birth control services.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Okay, thanks.

CLINIC: Uh-huh. Bye bye.

CALLER: Bye.

(phone clicks)

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#280 – Planned Parenthood in Evansville, IN

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD
125 N WEINBACH AVE # 120
EVANSVILLE, IN 47711-6091
812-477-4971

TAPE – 280

(Dialing, phone ringing 1x)

CLINIC: Planned Parenthood. May I help you?

CALLER: Yeah. I was wondering if you guys do abortions there.

CLINIC: No, we don’t.

CALLER: Do you know of anyplace that does?

CLINIC: I can give you the Bloomington and Indianapolis number.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Bloomington is 1-800-828-7525. Indianapolis is 1-800-421-3731.

CALLER: Okay. Can I ask you a quick question?

CLINIC: Um-hmm.

CALLER: I’ll be 14 in March, and my friend told me that my parents have to sign some stuff. But my boyfriend’s 22. Could he sign it?

CLINIC: You would have to check with them. I don’t know anything about how they do that.

CALLER: Okay. Well, could I come in to where you’re at and take a pregnancy test?

CLINIC: Yes, you can.

CALLER: Would you guys have to tell anybody that I was there?

CLINIC: No, we don’t.

CALLER: Is it all right if my boyfriend brings me? Because I don’t know how else I would get there.

CLINIC: Um-hmm. As long as you’re here by 4:00 today.

CALLER: Oh. Well, he’s at work today.

CLINIC: Is there any other time?

CALLER: We’re here from 11:30 to 7 tomorrow. You need to be here by 6.

CALLER: Okay. If the pregnancy test came out negative, do you guys have birth control there?

CLINIC: Yes, we do.

CALLER: Would you guys have to tell anybody that I was on birth control?

CLINIC: If you get an exam, no, we don’t.

CALLER: Okay. Well, is it all right if I call you back when I talk to my boyfriend? What was your name?

CLINIC: Kathy.

CALLER: Okay. Thanks.

CLINIC: You’re welcome. Bye.

CALLER: Bye.

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#270 – Planned Parenthood in Valparaiso, IN

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD
2500 CALUMET AVE
VALPARAISO, IN 46383-3733
219-462-5976

TAPE – 270

(dialing sound) (ringing 2X)

CLINIC: Valparaiso Planned Parenthood.

CALLER: Hi. I was wondering if you guys do abortions there.

CLINIC: Not at this clinic. I can give you the Maryville center.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Do you want that number?

CALLER: Yes, please.

CLINIC: 219-769-3500.

CALLER: Okay. Well do you know — like my friend told me that — like I’ll be 14 in March and she said that you guys have to have my parents sign some stuff. But like my boyfriend’s 22. Could he sign whatever that is?

CLINIC: No. You need a parental consent for an abortion in the state of Indiana.

CALLER: Really?

CLINIC: Yes.

CALLER: Is there any way not to tell them because they can’t find out at all. I don’t know what I — I don’t know what would happen, but they can’t find out at all.

CLINIC: Okay. Can you hold a moment?

CALLER: Yeah.

CLINIC: Thank you. (pause) Okay. I’m going to give you the — I believe in Illinois you don’t have to have a parental consent.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: But you need to call there and ask them for sure.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: I’m going to give you that number. It is 312-266-1033.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Well, would it be all right to go there where you’re at and get a pregnancy test?

CLINIC: Well, you know — do you know that you’re pregnant?

CALLER: Well, I think so.

CLINIC: Have you missed a period?

CALLER: Yeah. Well, like my last period was like the second week in December.

CLINIC: Okay. Have you taken a pregnancy, a home pregnancy test?

CALLER: Well, no.

CLINIC: Okay. Well, yeah, you can come here and get a pregnancy test if you want.

CALLER: How much does that cost?

CLINIC: It’s $5.00.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: And you need to be here — you don’t need an appointment, but you do need to be here before like 4:00, an hour prior to closing any day.

CALLER: Okay. Well, would you guys have to tell anybody?

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: No. We just — there’s just some papers you need to fill out to get you in the computer, and then we’ll run the test.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: We don’t, we don’t — no. We don’t need anything for that.

CALLER: Okay. Well, my boyfriend will bring me. Is that —

CLINIC: That’s fine.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: But you have to be here — today we close at 5:00, so we do not do pregnancy testing after 4:00.

CALLER: Oh. Well, I’d have to call him to see when he can get off work to bring me. But. What was your name?

CLINIC: My name is Charlene.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: If like the pregnancy test was negative do you guys do birth control there?

CLINIC: Yes.

CALLER: And you wouldn’t have to tell anybody about that either?

CLINIC: No. Right.

CALLER: Right?

CLINIC: So we can give you some information then on that too when you come in.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay.

CALLER: Thank you.

CLINIC: Um-hum. Bye bye.

CALLER: Bye.

(phone clicks)

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#281 – Planned Parenthood in Terre Haute, IN

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD
30 S 3RD ST
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47807-3426
812-238-2636

281 (Indiana)

(dialing sounds) (ringing 1X)

CLINIC: Planned Parenthood.

CALLER: Hi. I was wondering if you guys do abortions there?

CLINIC: No, we don’t.

CALLER: Do you know of any place that does?

CLINIC: Yeah. Indianapolis and Bloomington.

CALLER: Do you have the phone number for that?

CLINIC: Um-hum. Okay, the one in Bloomington — are you calling from Indiana?

CALLER: Yeah.

CLINIC: Okay, the one in Bloomington is 800-828-7525.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: And then the one in Indianapolis is 800-352-1901.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Well, like do you have to be a specific age for that? Like I’ll be 14 in March.

CLINIC: You’ll be what?

CALLER: I’ll be 14 in March.

CLINIC: You don’t have to be a specific age, but you do have to have parental consent.

CALLER: Oh. Well, my boyfriend’s 22. Could he just sign whatever papers they need?

CLINIC: No. They need parental consent. He’s not your parent.

CALLER: Okay. Well, is there any way not to tell my parents, because they can’t find out at all.

CLINIC: Not in Indiana. No.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: No, there isn’t. Not in Indiana. Indiana law requires.

CALLER: Well, what could I do then?

CLINIC: I’m not sure. You might have to look at going out of state.

CALLER: Like which state do you think?

CLINIC: Maybe Illinois.

CALLER: Okay. And you don’t think they’d have to tell my parents?

CLINIC: I’m not sure. I don’t know Illinois law. At one time they didn’t. It could have changed.

CALLER: Well, could I come in to where you’re at to get a pregnancy test?

CLINIC: Oh, yeah. You can come in and get a pregnancy test.

CALLER: Would you have to tell anybody that I was getting a pregnancy test?

CLINIC: No. No. No. That’s confidential. The cost of the test is $5.

CALLER: Okay. Well, is it all right like if my boyfriend brings me and everything, if he’s there?

CLINIC: Oh, yeah, that’s no problem. You can come in and get a birth control method without parental consent, but to have an abortion you have to have parental consent.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: So you’re saying, you said if I wasn’t pregnant I could get birth control there?

CLINIC: Um-hum.

CALLER: Oh, okay.

CLINIC: Yes, you can. Have you had a pregnancy test yet?

CALLER: No.

CLINIC: No? I suggest you have a pregnancy test. And then when you come there’s a paper that we can give you that will list all of the abortion clinics.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: And the test, cost of your test is $5. If you were coming today we would ask that you be here no later than 4:30.

CALLER: Oh. Well, I’d have to call my boyfriend and see. Could I call you back? What was your name?

CLINIC: Oh, well, you don’t have to call me back.

CALLER: Oh.

CLINIC: You don’t have to — it’s not an appointment. It’s a walk-in service, and if you can get in today before 4:30 all you have to do is show up.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Otherwise, tomorrow we’re here from 10:30 until 6:30.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Now my name’s Silver, okay?

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: All righty?

CALLER: All right, thanks.

CLINIC: Uh-huh. Bye.

CALLER: Bye.

(phone clicks)

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#271 – Planned Parenthood in Gary, IN

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PLANNED PARENTHOOD
3229 BROADWAY # 160
GARY, IN 46409-1041
219-883-0411

TAPE – 271

(Dialing, phone ringing 2x)

CLINIC: Planned Parenthood.

CALLER: Hi. I was wondering if you guys do abortions there.

CLINIC: Uh-uh, only Maryville.

CALLER: Do you have that phone number?

CLINIC: Uh-huh– 769-3500.

CALLER: My friend said that you guys have to tell my parents. I’ll be 14 in March, but —

CLINIC: Oh, your mom has to take you or they won’t do it.

CALLER: Really? I can’t let my parents find out at all. They hate my boyfriend; they think he’s too old for me. But he’s only 22.

CLINIC: Oh, no. Your mom or dad has to go with you.

CALLER: But they can’t find out at all? What could I do?

CLINIC: Well, you can’t get it done in Indiana?

CALLER: Yeah?

CLINIC: No.

CALLER: Huh?

CLINIC: You can’t get it done in the state of Indiana without your parent.

CALLER: Okay. So where can I go then?

CLINIC: You can call Chicago Planned Parenthood.

CALLER: Really? Do you have that phone number?

CLINIC: Not right off hand. But if I put you on hold, I can find it.

CALLER: Oh, okay. Could I come there for the pregnancy test though?

CLINIC: You sure can.

CALLER: Would you have to tell anybody about that?

CLINIC: No, ma’am.

CALLER: Would it be all right if my boyfriend brings me?

CLINIC: Uh-hmm.

CALLER: Okay. Could you give me the Chicago number actually?

CLINIC: Hold on.

CALLER: Okay.

(Long pause)

CLINIC: Hello?

CALLER: Uh-huh.

CLINIC: Let me see. Chicago on North LaSalle, no parental consent or notification required. The number is 1-312-266-1033.

CALLER: Okay. If I came in and got the pregnancy test and it was negative, do you guys have birth control there?

CLINIC: You know what? You would have to make an appointment for an exam.

CALLER: Oh, okay.

CLINIC: All right?

CALLER: Is it all right if I call my boyfriend and then call you back for that?

CLINIC: Yes.

CALLER: What was your name?

CLINIC: Marcia.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: All right.

CALLER: Thanks.

CLINIC: Bye bye.

CALLER: Bye.

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#282 – Planned Parenthood in Lafayette, IN

Listen to the Call:

Transcript:

PLANNED PARENTHOOD
PO BOX 1159
LAFAYETTE, IN 47902-1159
765-742-9073

TAPE – 282

(Dialing, phone ringing 1x)

RECORDING: You have reached the Lafayette Planned Parenthood. Our office hours are Monday 9 to 5; Tuesday and Wednesday 11 to 7; Thursday 9 to 5; Friday 10 to 5; and Saturday 9 to 1. To reach administration, press 6, and to reach the clinic, press 4. Thank you (dial button pressed).

Please hold while your call is being transferred extension number 255.

(Phone ringing 1x)

CLINIC: Planned Parenthood. How can I help you?

CALLER: Hi. Yeah. I was wondering if you guys do abortions there.

CLINIC: No, we don’t do them at this clinic.

CALLER: Oh. Do you know of anybody that does?

CLINIC: Indianapolis has a clinic that does them. I can give you their phone number.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: It’s 1-800-352-1901.

CALLER: Do you know if you have to be a specific age for that? I’ll be 14 in March.

CLINIC: You’ll probably need a parental consent.

CALLER: But my boyfriend’s 22. Could he just sign whatever they need to sign? Is he old enough?

CLINIC: No. You need a parental consent. It’s the law in Indiana.

CALLER: Is there any way not to tell my parents? It’s just they hate him. They can’t find out at all.

CLINIC: You can try calling that clinic and see if there are other states that may not require parental consent.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Okay?

CALLER: Well, could I come in there and get a pregnancy test?

CLINIC: Yeah, you can.

CALLER: Would you guys have to tell anybody that I was there?

CLINIC: Well, we’d have to report it to CFS.

CALLER: Why?

CLINIC: Because of your age.

CALLER: But I don’t understand.

CLINIC: We just have to. It’s just a state law that we have to report —

CALLER: Would I get in trouble?

CLINIC: They would just notify your parents.

CALLER: But they can’t tell my parents.

CLINIC: That’s what I mean. Just contact the clinic number that I gave you.

CALLER: But if I was getting a pregnancy test, they would have to tell my parents?

CLINIC: Just contact them, because if it’s abortion related, then it’s all kept confidential.

CALLER: Oh.

CLINIC: That’s what I’m trying to tell you.

CALLER: Well, I was just told to come to where you’re at. So that’s why —

CLINIC: Did you contact the Women’s Clinic already?

CALLER: No. Like my friend told me that I should go to you.

CLINIC: Just contact the Planned Parenthood Indianapolis because they’re better equipped with all that information, the legalities behind everything.

CALLER: Okay.

CLINIC: Because we’re limited in what we can do at this clinic. We don’t do the same services at each clinic.

CALLER: Okay. But if I’m not pregnant, could I get birth control there where you’re at?

CLINIC: Yeah.

CALLER: And you wouldn’t have to tell anybody that I was on birth control?

CLINIC: Hold on a second. I’ll just make sure because of the age thing. And how old is your boyfriend?

CALLER: He’s 22.

CLINIC: Okay. We would definitely have to report that then, because of his age.

CALLER: Why?

CLINIC: Because it’s considered rape.

CALLER: What? I don’t understand. We’re in love. We’re going to get married.

CLINIC: I know. But in the legal proceedings and everything else — in the law — it’s considered statutory rape.

CALLER: But he’s not raping me. We’re in love. I don’t understand.

CLINIC: I know that, hon. But you have to understand that in Indiana anything under — if you’re having sex with somebody who is an adult, it’s considered state statutory rape.

CALLER: Well, what can I do? Where can I go?

CLINIC: I would try contacting the Women’s Choice — have you taken an over-the-counter pregnancy test or anything?

CALLER: No.

CLINIC: Try that first just to make sure if you are pregnant or not. And then after that, you can give us a call. You can ask for Angie. She’s our manager here.

CALLER: Okay. What was your name?

CLINIC: My name is Melissa (unclear).

CALLER: Okay. Thanks.

CLINIC: Bye bye.

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