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Teens can get no-fuss birth control like the IUD, implant and shot at four Maternal & Family Health Services locations. We also have “some-fuss” methods available, like the pill, that require a bit of remembering on your part. Our health centers are confidential, so no one (like your parents) has to know you’ve visited, if you want. Call to make an appointment:
MFHS Scranton
640 Madison Ave (use Pine St. entrance)
Scranton, PA 18510
570-961-5550
MFHS Hazleton
10 West Chestnut Street, Suite 6
Hazleton, PA 18201
570-501-2941 & 570-501-2961
MFHS Pottsville
2510 West Market Street
Pottsville, PA 17901
570-622-1244
MFHS Hamlin
543 Easton Turnpike, Suite 101
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570-390-5000
MFHS East Stroudsburg Satellite Center
175 East Brown St. 205
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
570-390-5000
Find the same great care at teen-friendly health centers across Pennsylvania.
Got questions?
How do I make an appointment?
Call one of the numbers above, and tell the receptionist you’d like to make an appointment for birth control. They’ll ask you some basic questions, like your name and age, and give you the time of your appointment.
How old do I have to be?
Anyone ages 14 or older can make an appointment without a parent.
Do I need to have insurance?
No, but we do take insurance. If you do not have insurance, that’s fine, too.
How much does it cost?
If you do not have insurance (or do not want to use it), we’ll charge you according to your income. That’s your income — not your parents, not your boyfriends, not your teachers. It’s simple: those who make less, pay less. For example: If you have a part-time job and make $200 each week, the shot will cost as little as $21 and the pill as little as $7. That’s less than a trip to the movies — and way less than the cost of diapers. For those with insurance, many birth control methods are free.
What about pregnancy tests? What about STD tests?
MFHS also offers pregnancy and STD tests. If you test positive, we’ll help you explore your options.
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