Family Planning

Purpose

The Family Planning program provides confidential preventative and reproductive health care services for women and men. 

Services

• Assistance with referrals for abnormal results
• Contraceptive counseling and prescription for methods
• Contraceptive supplies
• Free condoms (donations appreciated)
• HIV information and referral for testing
• Immunization Assessment and Referral (i.e., Hep B, Hep A, and HPV)
• Lab tests
• Pap tests
• Physical Exam
• Pregnancy testing and referrals
• Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment

Eligibility Requirements:

• Women and Men who wish to delay, space, and choose the timing of their children.

Fees:

• Charges for services are based on a client's ability to pay according to a sliding fee scale.
• Accept most commercial health insurance and Medicaid. 

Birth Control Options Available:

• Implants
• IUDs
• Injection (Depo-Provera or equivalent)
• Oral contraception 
• Condoms
• Diaphragms
• Sterilization referral
• Referral for other methods.

What birth control method should you consider? Visit the Bedsider Birth Control Support website to help decide what birth control method is right for you.

You’re encouraged to contact the Health Department at 785-632-3193 or Email Nancy Winter if you have concerns about your birth control method or STDs.