Family Planning

Family Planning helps reduce unplanned pregnancies and improve pregnancy outcomes. We provide all options of birth control methods and family planning services, and can help you reach an informed decision regarding the best method for you. Comprehensive family planning services are provided to both males and females, and can help you decide if and when you are ready for children. All services are confidential

Services provided:

Clinical Services –

By appointment only –

Well-woman exams (including pap test, STI testing and breast exams)
Birth control
Preconception counseling
Reproductive health promotion/education
Pregnancy testing
Emergency contraception: Please call ahead to set up a same-day appointment

During walk-in hours only –

STI testing/STI treatment – Tuesdays, 8-10 a.m. & 1-3 p.m.
Please be advised that the clinic is operating on a first-come, first-served basis until slots are full.

Contraceptive Services (All birth control methods available) –

Birth control pills
Depo Provera “The Shot”
Vaginal ring
IUDs (Mirena, ParaGuard)
Implants (Nexplanon)
Condoms (Male/Female)
Natural family planning
Abstinence
Patch (provided by Rx)

Emergency contraception – Please call ahead for an appointment.

How long does it take?

If you are a new patient coming for your first family planning appointment, please allow approximately 1-2 hours for this appointment.

Cost: Fees are based on income using a sliding-fee scale. No one will be denied services due to inability to pay. Most insurances are accepted.

How to participate: Call 240-313-3296 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

What to bring: Please bring identification, insurance card and/or proof of income.

What to expect:

Sign in at the kiosk by the center beam by the chairs in the waiting room (Please ask if you are unsure.).
Watch the monitor for your number, and registration staff will guide you through the process.
A nurse will call your number and take you to a private room. During this time, you may discuss any concerns with the nurse and they will answer any questions you may have.
A nurse will ask you for a urine specimen and discuss pregnancy and STI testing options.
The clinician will review your medical record with you and offer an examination.
Pap tests and breast exams are not necessary for those under the age of 21. This means that if you are not having a problem, your exam and testing may be done with your clothes on.

For Teens

Visit our Teens page.

For Parents

Parents and other adults CAN do something to reduce the risk of teen-age children becoming pregnant, and help teens delay becoming sexually active.

Listed below are ten tips compiled by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy.

Be clear about your own sexual values and attitudes.
Talk with your children early and often about sex, and be specific.
Supervise and monitor your children and adolescents.
Know your children’s friends and their families.
Discourage early, frequent and steady dating.
Take a strong stand against your daughter dating a boy significantly older than she is, and don’t allow your son to develop an intense relationship with a girl much younger than him.
Help your teenagers to have options for the future that are more attractive than early pregnancy and parenthood.
Let your kids know that you value education highly.
Know what your kids are watching, reading and listening.
These first nine tips for helping your children avoid teen pregnancy work best when they occur as part of strong, close relationships with your children that are built from an early age.