How to get birth control

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If you are under 18

FREE Teen Clinics! Planned Parenthood offers teen clinics just for youth under 18!

If you are under 18, you can have sexual health services without your parent knowing. The clinic cannot tell them you were even there without your permission. You can get:

You can get:

  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Birth Control (without exam)
  • Birth Control (with exam)
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing and Treatment
  • HIV / AIDS Testing
  • Emergency Contraception
  • Annual Exams - Pap Tests
  • Education / information
  • Chance to ask questions of a health educator
  • Free condoms
  • Free snacks

Clinic Locations

NEW! Novato- Monday Teen Wellness Clinic - 1767 Grant Avenue (in the back corner of the Albertson's shopping center) Every Monday from 2:00-5:00pm

Hayward Teen Clinic - 1866 B Street Every Wednesday from 3:00-6:00 pm

Oakland Teen Clinic - Eastmont Mall, Suite 210 (7200 Bancroft Avenue) Every Thursday from 1:00-5:00 pm

Redwood City Teen Clinic - 1230 Hopkins Avenue Every Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 pm

Redwood City Sequoia Teen Wellness Center 200 James Avenue Phone: 366-2927 By Appointment Only Ages: 12-21 years Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00pm - 5:00 pm


Fair Oaks Children's Clinic 630 Laurel Street Phone: 261-3710 By Appointment Only Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Rohnert Park Teen Clinic - 1370 Medical Center Drive Every Wednesday from 3:00-4:30 pm

San Mateo Teen Clinic - 2211 Palm Avenue Every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 pm

San Rafael Teen Clinic - 2 H Street Every Thursday from 1:00-4:00 pm

Be prepared for a wait, bring a book or homework or a friend. You might have to give a urine sample and get undressed for an exam.

For driving and public transit directions to the clinics see the website at http://www.ppgg.org/site/c.esJMKZPKJtH/b.1104805/k.85DB/Teen_Clinics.htm


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If you are 18 or older

Planned Parenthood provides high quality reproductive health care, teach responsible and age-appropriate sexuality education. Free, Medi-cal or sliding scale fees. http://www.ppgg.org

Call (800) 967 –PLAN (7526) to set up an appointment. Most center hours are M-F 9-5. Some centers have longer hours on some evenings, and some offer drop in times.

Clinic Locations

Directions and maps are on the website, or ask for them when you call.

  • San Francisco : 815 Eddy Street (between Van Ness and Franklin), San Francisco 94109
  • San Mateo Health Center 2211 Palm Avenue San Mateo, CA 94403
  • Oakland - MacArthur Health Center 482 West MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94609
  • Oakland - Eastmont Health Center Eastmont Mall, Suite 210 7200 Bancroft Avenue Oakland, CA 94605
  • San Rafael Health Center 2 H Street San Rafael, CA 94901
  • Hayward Health Center 1866 B Street Hayward, CA 94541
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