You can find a family planning/birth control clinic in every city and county health department in Virginia. Click here to find the offices in your area.
Call to make an appointment. Clinics are held at various times and various days of the week.
How much will my visit cost? Payment is based on your income by sliding fee scale unless you have health insurance that covers your services. Your charges for the provided services could be free, a small charge or full fee. Click Here for the current income scale based on family size.
When you come, bring information on your income. If you do not work or are a student indicate this on your first visit. You may bring a paycheck stub or you can tell us what you know to be your income.
It is expected that fees for family planning services be paid at the time of the clinic visit. Payment plans may be available if you need them.
Family planning insurance for men and women is available now. The name of this insurance is called PLAN FIRST. The local health departments are providers for PLAN FIRST family planning insurance. To find out more about PLAN FIRST go to www.PlanFirst.org
What to Expect on your visit
A nurse will review your past and present health history and your family health history.
She and the clinician will assist you in selecting a birth control method and possibly get you started at the time of your clinic visit.
You will get a physical and pelvic examination or testicular exams, as appropriate.
You may be tested for cervical cancer (Pap test) and other lab tests as necessary such as blood iron level or urinalysis.
Your height, weight, blood pressure and BMI (Body Mass Index) will be taken.
You will get a breast exam and learn how to do a self breast examination / self testicular exam.
You will receive education and counseling on how to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections, how to use your selected birth control method, and information on other issues and concerns important to your health.
You can get a pregnancy test, if it is necessary at the time of your clinic visit.
We can provide information and education on pregnancy planning and spacing.
Finally, as one of our clients you can get emergency contraception, and referrals to other health care providers for any health problems discovered during your clinic visit.
What birth control methods do we offer?
For more information on Birth Control Methods, please click here.
Contact us at familyplanning@vdh.virginia.gov
109 Governor St. 8th Floor Madison Bldg
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804)864-7772
Fax: (804)864-7771
