Family Planning
The
goal of the Allen County Health Department Family Planning Clinic is to
assist individuals in planning their family which may include the delay of pregnancy or counseling for those trying to conceive. We
also offer individual counseling for encouragement of responsible sexual actions, prevention/treatment of STD's (sexually transmitted diseases), and promotion of a
healthy lifestyle.
The Family Planning Program encourages all teens to discuss with a parent or guardian their decision to become sexually active but this is not a requirement.
The
Allen County Health Department Family Planning Clinic is scheduled on
the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Appointments are scheduled
from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The charges for Family Planning visits
range from Free to $300.00. The actual cost is based on the household
income, test(s) performed, and method of birth control. Medicaid is
accepted. Charges are made on a sliding fee scale so clients pay only
what they can afford. No one is denied service due to inability to
pay. Our services include one-on- one counseling, and all information is
kept confidential.
Services include:
- Blood Pressure Screening
- Blood Sugar Screening
- Pap Smear
- STD Screening
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Clinical Breast Exam
- HIV Screening
- Pregnancy Test
- Hemoglobin Check
- Lipid Profile Referrals
Available Birth Control Methods:
- Depo Provera Injectable
- Oral Contraceptives
- Contraceptive Foam
- Condoms
- Diaphragms
- Contraceptive Patches
- Tubal Ligation Referrals
- Male Sterilization Referrals