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* You can get '''condoms''' in grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores and online. There are no age restrictions for purchasing condoms. Typically, a 12-pack of condoms costs around $12. Female condoms cost around $2 to $4 per condom. You can also get free condoms at health centers (like Planned Parenthood), HIV testing centers and local health departments. Call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) to learn where you can get free condoms in your area. In Seattle, you can also find free condoms at Planned Parenthood (multiple locations), NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Babes Network - YWCA, Eastgate Public Health Center, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle Counseling Services and many other locations. To see a comprehensive map of where free condoms are available in Seattle and surrounding areas, click [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Uudr41qv3y81G5Hm7U6l-6wcN7k&hl=en_US&ll=47.598603010283384%2C-122.25287800000001&z=9 here]. | * You can get '''condoms''' in grocery stores, drug stores, convenience stores and online. There are no age restrictions for purchasing condoms. Typically, a 12-pack of condoms costs around $12. Female condoms cost around $2 to $4 per condom. You can also get free condoms at health centers (like Planned Parenthood), HIV testing centers and local health departments. Call 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) to learn where you can get free condoms in your area. In Seattle, you can also find free condoms at Planned Parenthood (multiple locations), NARAL Pro-Choice Washington, Babes Network - YWCA, Eastgate Public Health Center, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle Counseling Services and many other locations. To see a comprehensive map of where free condoms are available in Seattle and surrounding areas, click [https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1Uudr41qv3y81G5Hm7U6l-6wcN7k&hl=en_US&ll=47.598603010283384%2C-122.25287800000001&z=9 here]. | ||
* If you want '''hormonal or long-lasting birth control''', like '''pills, IUDS, shots or implants''', in Seattle, you'll need to have a prescription. If you don't have a prescription, you'll need to typically schedule an appointment with a health care provider to get a prescription. If you need a low-cost appointment option, you can | * If you want '''hormonal or long-lasting birth control''', like '''pills, IUDS, shots or implants''', in Seattle, you'll need to have a prescription. If you don't have a prescription, you'll need to typically schedule an appointment with a health care provider to get a prescription. If you need a low-cost appointment option, you can either get a prescription online or at a clinic. If you want to get a prescription online, you can check out websites like [https://www.lemonaidhealth.com/ Lemonaid Health], [https://app.nurx.com/ nurx], [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/get-care-online Planned Parenthood CARE] and [https://www.prjktruby.com/ PRJKT RUBY]. You can also visit local clinics, many of which provide low-cost, confidential and LGBTQ-sensitive services. Here are some options below: | ||
** [http://www.cedarriverclinics.org/birth-control/ Cedar River Clinics]: This is a Title X and LGBTQ-friendly clinic that is run by the Feminist Women’s Health Center (FWHC). They've been providing care for over 30 years. They can typically give you a discounted rate and, if you live in Washington State, you may even qualify to get free care from them through [https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/_content/Homepage.html?authn_try_count=0&contextType=external&username=string&contextValue=%2Foam&password=sercure_string&challenge_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%2F_content%2FHomepage.html&request_id=5541800201484018063&locale=en_US&resource_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%252FHBEWeb%252F Washington Apple Health Coverage]. They provide IUDs, birth control pills and other options. You can walk-in to get emergency contraception (the morning after pill) or refill your birth control. To schedule an appointment, call 800-572-4223. Phones Answered Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM and Saturdays 9:00AM-2:00PM. Their Seattle location is at 509 Olive Way #1454 509 Olive Way #1454, Seattle, WA 98101. They also have locations in Renton and Tacoma. | ** [http://www.cedarriverclinics.org/birth-control/ Cedar River Clinics]: This is a Title X and LGBTQ-friendly clinic that is run by the Feminist Women’s Health Center (FWHC). They've been providing care for over 30 years. They can typically give you a discounted rate and, if you live in Washington State, you may even qualify to get free care from them through [https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/_content/Homepage.html?authn_try_count=0&contextType=external&username=string&contextValue=%2Foam&password=sercure_string&challenge_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%2F_content%2FHomepage.html&request_id=5541800201484018063&locale=en_US&resource_url=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.wahealthplanfinder.org%252FHBEWeb%252F Washington Apple Health Coverage]. They provide IUDs, birth control pills and other options. You can walk-in to get emergency contraception (the morning after pill) or refill your birth control. To schedule an appointment, call 800-572-4223. Phones Answered Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM and Saturdays 9:00AM-2:00PM. Their Seattle location is at 509 Olive Way #1454 509 Olive Way #1454, Seattle, WA 98101. They also have locations in Renton and Tacoma. | ||
** [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-center/washington/seattle/98122/seattle-health-center-3309-91810 Planned Parenthood]: As the leading reproductive and sexual health provider in the US, Planned Parenthood has been providing low-cost services to men and women for decades. They provide a variety of birth control methods, including birth control implant, birth control patch, birth control pill, birth control shot, birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing), diaphragm, condom, female condom, fertility awareness method, IUD (hormonal), IUD (copper), spermicide and sterilization for men (vasectomy). Medicaid accepted. Phone: 800-769-0045. Address: 2001 E Madison, Seattle, WA 98122. | |||
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