The clinic is open Monday through Friday from a. Walk-ins are welcome. For appointments, call Services available through the Reproductive and Sexual Health program include:. Some services are available in the local School Based Wellness Centers. Fees are based on income. No one will be denied services due to inability to pay. Please call the health department at if you have any questions. The Family Planning program is intended to assist individuals in determining the number and spacing of their children.
This promotes more positive birth outcomes and healthy families. The education, counseling and medical services available in the clinic will assist in achieving this goal.
The program offers confidential services to teens and women of childbearing age. You can decide if and when you want to have children. Think about how a child will affect your life:. If you choose to have sex, it is a personal decision. You need to choose a reliable method of birth control and use it the right way, every time.
The family planning staff at the Dorchester County Health Department can help you decide which method is best for you. They will talk to you about how to use each method, how effective they are, and what the common side effects are. For more information about family planning and birth control methods, visit the Family Planning Toolkit.
For more information on reproductive health, check out these links:. The sexually transmitted infections program and clinic provides examination and screening for sexually transmitted diseases with contact investigation and follow-up.
