Discreet Abortion Pill Delivery, Anywhere
Plain unbranded envelope, no clinic name, no return-address giveaway. Ship to a PO box, dorm, friend's place, or where you're traveling - your choice.
The most common question about medication abortion by mail: where can I have it shipped?
Good news: you've got options. The pills arrive in plain packaging with nothing on the outside to tip anyone off - and you don't have to use your home address.
How can I get abortion pills delivered discreetly?
Discreet delivery options people use:
- A college dorm or campus mailroom
- A shelter or transitional housing program
- A PO box
- A friend's, partner's, or family member's address
- Your workplace
- General Delivery, for pickup at a post office
Here's the breakdown of each.
What does the package look like?
Like any other small online order. No markings, no logos, no description of what's inside. The return address doesn't mention the clinic or anything about reproductive health. If somebody left it on your porch next to an Amazon delivery, you couldn't tell them apart.
Want the full breakdown - what's on the return address, what the carrier sees, and the federal law that protects your mail? Read our guide to discreet abortion pill packaging.
What's in the unmarked abortion pill package?
Inside the plain mailer, you'll find:
- The FDA-approved medications used in medication abortion (one in a pill bottle, one in a box)
- A step-by-step instruction sheet
- A patient support phone number you can call with follow-up questions
- Sometimes a little extra - a handwritten note from one of our volunteers, a small piece of Roxy swag, or both (varies by package)
Everything comes packed in a plain, unmarked mailer - there's nothing on the outside that gives away what's inside.
Delivery to a College Dorm
Yes, abortion pills can be delivered to your college dorm.
If your dorm receives USPS or other carrier deliveries, you can have your medication shipped there.
How campus mail works:
Most colleges have a campus mailroom or package center. You'll get a notification when a package arrives, and you pick it up with your student ID. Mailroom staff handles hundreds of packages a day - yours will look like every other one.
Tips for dorm delivery:
- Use your full name exactly as it appears in the campus mail system
- Include your dorm building and room number
- Check your campus mail policy to confirm they accept packages from outside carriers
- If your school uses a locker pickup system, that's even more private
Got a roommate? The package is small and unmarked. Even if she sees it arrive, there's nothing on the outside to raise questions. Looks like a routine delivery.
Delivery to a Shelter or Transitional Housing
Yes, you can receive abortion pills at a shelter or transitional housing program.
A lot of people in shelters or temporary housing think they can't access telehealth care because they don't have a permanent address. Not true. If you can get mail where you're staying, you can get your medication.
- Ask your shelter's front desk how they handle mail delivery
- Some shelters accept packages on your behalf and hold them for pickup
- If the shelter doesn't accept packages, you can use a nearby alternative - a PO box, a trusted friend's address, or post office pickup
- Ask to be told as soon as it arrives so you can pick it up the same day
What about privacy at a shelter? A lot of shelters log incoming packages - they note your name and that something arrived, not what it was. Nothing on the outside of the package says anything, so all that log records is "a package came," full stop. If you're at a domestic violence shelter, staff usually have strict protocols for exactly this and can hold it somewhere secure. It's fine to ask how mail is handled without explaining what you're expecting.
Our sliding scale means cost doesn't have to stop you - services run from $0 to $145 based on what you can pay.
Delivery to a PO Box
Yes, abortion pills can be shipped to a PO box.
A PO box is one of the most private options out there. Only you have the key or combination. Nobody else gets into your mail.
How to get a PO box:
- Visit your local post office and fill out a short application
- Bring a photo ID and a second form of ID (a utility bill or bank statement works)
- Costs run $20 to $40 for three months, depending on location and box size
- The smallest box size is usually enough for medication packages
Good option if:
- You share your home with people who check the mail
- You want an extra layer of privacy
- You'd rather not have anything delivered to your home address at all
PO boxes work just fine: a PO box only receives USPS mail, and we ship everything USPS - so there's no compatibility issue at all. Your package arrives like any other piece of mail. Just make sure the name on the box matches the name you give us.
Can I have abortion pills delivered to a friend's address?
Yes, you can have abortion pills shipped to a friend's, partner's, or family member's address.
During your consultation, you can give whatever shipping address works for you. It doesn't have to match your home address. A lot of people send the medication to a trusted friend, partner, or family member's place.
What to know before using a friend's address:
- Let the person at that address know to expect a package, so it doesn't get set aside or returned
- The package will have your name on it (or whatever name you provide)
- Make sure someone can receive it or that it can be left somewhere safe
- Coordinate with them about when you'll pick it up so it doesn't get misplaced
Can I use a different mailing address than my home address?
Yes. Your shipping address does not have to be your home address.
This is probably the question we get most, and the answer is simple: you choose where the package goes. The shipping address is separate from where you live, from your ID, and from where you are during your consultation. Nobody cross-checks the two or asks you to explain why they're different.
Addresses you can use:
- A friend's, partner's, or family member's home
- A PO box in your name
- Your workplace, if personal packages are allowed
- A college dorm or campus mailroom
- A shelter or transitional housing program
- A post office, using General Delivery
The one thing that actually matters: the “c/o” line
We don't care where you send it. What we do care about is that the address is complete and correct. If the mailbox isn't in your name - a friend's place, a hotel, a shelter, your workplace - you need the “c/o” line (short for “care of”). Without it, the carrier doesn't know who the package belongs to, and it can get returned.
It looks like this:
Your Full Name
c/o Name on the mailbox
Street address, Apt #
City, State, ZIP
One more thing: if you have an active USPS mail-forwarding order on that address, tell us. Forwarding tends to cause delays and delivery errors, and it's better to pick a different address up front than to untangle it later.
Beyond that, it just needs to be an address in a state we serve and somewhere you can actually collect the package. If you're not sure how to write it out, ask during your consultation - it's much easier to get right up front than to chase a returned package later.
Delivery to Your Workplace
Yes, if you can receive personal packages at work, this is an option.
Some people find it easier to receive a package at work, where they have more control over who sees their mail. Since the packaging is plain, it won't stand out from any other delivery.
This works best if:
- You have a desk, locker, or mailbox at work
- Personal packages are allowed at your workplace
- You're comfortable receiving mail there
- You work regular hours, so you're there when it arrives
- Use the full company address and put your own name on it - not a department name
What if your workplace opens mail? Some larger offices open or log packages that come through a central mailroom. If that's your workplace, this isn't your best option - use a PO box or post office pickup instead. If deliveries come straight to your desk or locker without passing through anyone else, you're fine. Not sure which it is? Ask generally how personal deliveries are handled before you give the address.
Delivery to a Hotel or Motel
Yes, a hotel can receive your package while you're staying there.
Hotels receive packages for guests constantly - it's completely routine and nobody asks what's inside. The front desk holds it until you pick it up with your ID. It's a solid option if you're traveling, staying somewhere temporarily, or you'd just rather nothing arrive at your home.
How to get it right:
- Address it like this: Your Name, c/o [Hotel Name], Guest - plus your stay dates
- Call ahead and confirm they accept packages for guests
- Some hotels charge a small package-holding fee
- Make sure it arrives during your stay, not before you check in
- Bring your ID to collect it at the front desk
Not checked in yet? Many hotels won't accept packages for people who aren't guests yet. If your package lands before you do, it may get turned away. If the timing is tight, post office pickup is safer - it waits for you there without such a hard deadline.
Package Pickup Without a Personal Address
Rather not have anything delivered to an address tied to you? There are pickup options, depending on which carrier delivers your package. (Heads up: Amazon Lockers only accept Amazon orders, so they won't work - but these alternatives will.)
USPS General Delivery
General Delivery tells the post office to hold your package until you come get it. When it arrives, you show your ID at the counter and they hand it over. You don't need a permanent address, and you don't have to set anything up in advance - the address itself is the instruction.
Write it like this:
Your Full Name
General Delivery
City, State, ZIP
Two things worth doing: call the post office first to confirm they handle General Delivery - in bigger cities not every branch does - and ask how long they'll hold it. It's usually around 15 days.
The one place we can't ship
Private mailbox stores and mail-forwarding services - a UPS Store mailbox, PostalAnnex, or any business that rents you a box and forwards your mail.
Two reasons, both about protecting your package. Many of those businesses have contracts saying they can't forward medications. And plenty of them have a history of opening packages and throwing them out. People have lost both their medication and their money that way - it isn't worth the risk.
Note the difference: a USPS PO box - at an actual post office - is completely fine. What doesn't work is a private mailbox at a retail store. Easy rule: if you rented it at a USPS post office, you're good.
Which one's best for you?
We ship everything USPS, so if you'd rather nothing arrive at an address of yours, General Delivery is the option - it's free and needs no setup on your end. Mention it during your consultation and the team will help you write the address correctly.
How Long Does Delivery Take?
Medication from Roxy typically arrives 2 to 5 business days after your prescription is approved. You'll get tracking info so you know exactly when to expect it.
If timing is urgent, tell your provider during the consultation. They can talk through your options based on how far along you are.
Your Delivery Is Private and Protected
- Plain packaging with no clinic name, no medical labels, no hint of what's inside
- Discreet return address that doesn't mention abortion or reproductive health
- HIPAA-protected medical records - your consultation and prescription info is confidential
- Nobody gets notified about your care. Not your school, not your job, not your family.
What About Legal Concerns?
People all over the US are safely accessing medication abortion through licensed telemedicine providers. Roxy serves patients in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Washington, D.C.
Legal questions?
If/When/How Repro Legal Helpline: 844-868-2812
Free, confidential legal information from lawyers who specialize in reproductive rights.
Getting Started
If you know where you want your medication delivered, you're ready to start. The process is simple:
- Fill out a short online consultation - about 15 minutes from your phone or computer
- A licensed provider reviews your info - usually same day or next business day
- Your medication ships in discreet packaging - to the address you choose
- 24/7 clinical support - available by phone and text throughout the process
Sliding scale: $0 to $145 based on what you can afford. No one is turned away.
Medical Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Medication abortion should be obtained through consultation with a licensed healthcare provider. Roxy Clinic does not guarantee any specific medication or regimen - your clinician will determine the appropriate medications and protocol based on your individual medical assessment. Every person's medical and legal situation is unique. For legal questions, contact If/When/How Repro Legal Helpline at 844-868-2812.