Family planning is a process that lets you decide when you want to have children. Whether or not you are ready to have children, family planning can help you make choices that support your decision.
Benefits of Family Planning
- Have children when you are ready
- Prepare financially for your children
- Become healthier before and during a pregnancy
- Less concern for an unplanned pregnancy
- Make your own decisions about birth control
Family Planning Services
Confidential Family Planning services for women, men, and adolescents include:
- Pap testing and pelvic exams
- Breast exams
- Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
- Pregnancy testing
- Birth control
- Emergency contraception
- Education and counseling for healthy lifestyle choices
- Referral for sterilization options
- Other lab tests and immunizations as needed
The Health Department offers free condoms to the public during business hours. Brown paper bags containing condoms are available in the main restrooms of all seven of our county health centers. Patients in need of condoms may also ask the receptionist or health care provider during their visit.
