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Every woman should have control over her fertility and her future. For two decades, New Morning’s mission has been to address South Carolina’s historically high rates of unwanted and mistimed pregnancies.

provided services to over 480,000 women in South Carolina since 2002

Prevented Up To

104,000 unintended pregnancies1

49,000 unplanned births1

35,000 abortions1

generated 821 million dollars in taxpayer savings

As South Carolina’s largest provider of “safety net” birth control services, New Morning leads one of the nation’s most successful contraceptive programs. Since the program launched, SC’s rate of unintended pregnancy has plummeted from 50% to 37% and unwanted births have declined 44%. This has been achieved through a nonprofit clinical network which provides free and low-cost birth control in every country of the state. Today, South Carolinians have the opportunity to get whatever birth control method they choose, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.

Visit NoDrama.org to learn more about free and low-cost contraception, find a partner clinic, set up a virtual or in-person appointment, or explore birth control by mail.

[1] Health Benefits and Costs Savings of Publicly Funded Family Planning tool publicly accessible here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I get birth control through New Morning?

Yes, people who are low income and uninsured or underinsured can visit NoDrama.org to connect to telehealth services or a nearby partner clinic for contraceptive care.

What is No Drama?

No Drama is New Morning’s consumer education campaign, providing information on all FDA-approved birth control methods and connecting people with participating clinics and telehealth services.

Who is eligible for New Morning’s contraceptive health services?

South Carolina residents, students enrolled in colleges and universities in South Carolina, and those living in SC temporarily are eligible to access services.

Does New Morning counsel patients about abortion or refer patients to abortion providers?

No. New Morning connects patients to contraceptive health services at local partner clinics. We work to increase access to birth control which research has shown actually decreases unintended pregnancies and abortions. We do not fund abortion services or pharmaceutical products that cause abortions.

Since the FDA approved an over-the-counter birth control pill, why is New Morning still needed?

New Morning is South Carolina’s largest provider of “safety net” birth control services. With a monthly cost of $20, over the counter birth control (Opill) is not affordable for many South Carolinians. We offer free or low-cost birth control to individuals who are low-income and uninsured or underinsured.

How is New Morning funded?

New Morning is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and depends upon grants and charitable donations by individuals. Our annual audits are clean, and we have received the highest designation from GuideStar/Candid.

How can I support New Morning’s work?

Thank you! There are many ways to support New Morning’s mission. Please visit our Support page to learn more.

What impact has New Morning had on the state of South Carolina?

New Morning is enhancing South Carolina’s reproductive health landscape by collaboratively developing and maintaining a competent, prepared, and sustainable reproductive healthcare workforce. Since 2017, New Morning has trained over 8,500 attendees in topics such as patient-centered counseling, contraceptive method provision, trauma-informed care, and pregnancy intention screening. Additionally, New Morning has prepared over 600 advanced practice providers to offer long-acting reversible contraceptive services, including the IUD and the implant. Through partnerships with colleges of nursing, New Morning has equipped 952 new advanced practice registered nurses with knowledge and skills to deliver birth control services.

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Let’s make sure no woman is denied the right to control their future. Our program provides free or low-cost birth control at 150+ clinics across South Carolina.