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Planned Parenthood of RI
111 Point Street
Providence, Rhode Island
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
The Teen Health Center was established by Planned Parenthood
of Rhode Island (PPRI) in 1997 to:
- Address the high unintended pregnancy rate in Rhode Island
- Provide medically accurate sexuality education
- Offer affordable and confidential reproductive health
care in a teen friendly environment to young adults 13-22 years
old
Our unique and multi-cultural Teen Health Center Team includes:
- Physicians
- Nurse Practicioner
- Medical Assistants
- Professional Educators
- Youth Peer Educators
PPRI accepts most insurance plans, including:
- Blue Cross
- United Healthcare
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
- RIte Care
- Cash or Credit Cards
The Teen Health Center is a Title
X Program with limited funds.
Confidential services are offered in a teen friendly environment
and include:
- Routine Gynecological (GYN) Care
- Birth Control/Contraceptive Services
- Emergency Contraception (EC)
- Pregnancy Testing and Counseling
- Screening & Treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STIs)
- HIV Testing and Counseling
- Limited Male Services
The education staff offers workshops on various topics including:
- Abstinence and healthy decision making
- Prevention of unintended pregnancies and STIs
- The female and male reproductive systems
- Safer sex practices and contraceptive methods
- Self-esteem, healthy relationships, communication and
negotiation skills
Workshops for parents and professionals working with teens
are also available.
“Thank you for all the help you
gave me.”
“I was very nervous and afraid to
talk until you gave me your support.”
“The staff tonight was wonderful
especially the receptionist. When I came I was so nervous,
I even left and came back, but the receptionist was excellent
with me.”
“The visit was excellent. The staff
makes you feel very comfortable. They are very nice.”
“It was an excellent experience.”
“The lady at the front desk who
is Spanish was very helpful with all the paperwork. She was
talking to me in my own language. Thank you.”
“Your staff was extremely pleasant.
This was my first pap smear and the nurse explained the whole
thing to me.”
“I had a wonderful visit and did
not expect the level of warmth the staff and environment provided
- Thank you!”
“Really helpful, understanding,
and not judgmental. Confidentiality is really great. Thank
you.”
E-mail Planned Parenthood: contactus@pprimail.org
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