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* [http://www.fhcga.org The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc]: This is a Title X clinic, meaning they confidentially help everyone (regardless of age) and charge on a sliding-scale basis. You can consult with them about getting a prescription and getting birth control. Address: 868 York Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, (404) 752-1400. | * [http://www.fhcga.org The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc]: This is a Title X clinic, meaning they confidentially help everyone (regardless of age) and charge on a sliding-scale basis. You can consult with them about getting a prescription and getting birth control. Address: 868 York Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, (404) 752-1400. | ||
* [https://gradyhealth.org/specialty/family-planning-clinic/ Grady Health System - Family Planning Clinic]: They can provide birth control, including IUDs and shots. Grady accepts private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and workers’ compensation. We accept cash, checks, traveler’s check, money orders, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment. Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, South Towers, Atlanta, GA, 30303, (404) 616-3678 | * [https://gradyhealth.org/specialty/family-planning-clinic/ Grady Health System - Family Planning Clinic]: They have a teen center that's LGBT friendly and a regular family planning center. They accept uninsured people and have sliding-scale fees. Grady can provide birth control, including pills, IUDs (hormonal and non-hormonal) and shots. Grady accepts private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and workers’ compensation. We accept cash, checks, traveler’s check, money orders, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment. Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, South Towers, Atlanta, GA, 30303, (404) 616-3678 | ||
* [http://cbww.org/ Center for Black Women's Wellness]: They accept uninsured people, provide low-cost services and have LGBT-friendly services. They offer birth control, including pills and IUDs (hormonal and non-hormonal). Address: 477 Windsor Street, Suite 309, Atlanta, GA, 30312, (404) 688-9202. | |||
* [http://www.feministcenter.org/en/ Feminist Women's Health Center]: They have low-cost & LGBT-friendly services. Provide birth control, including pills, implants and IUDs (hormonal and non-hormonal). Open since 1977. Address: 924 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA, 30329, (404) 728-7900. | |||
* [https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/locations/hospitals/emory-university-hospital-midtown/ Emory University Hospital Midtown]: They accept health insurance. They can provide birth control, including pills, implants and IUDs (hormonal and non-hormonal). You can get same-day insertions for IUDs and have LGBT-friendly services. You can request a female provider. Address: 550 Peachtree Street Ne, Atlanta, GA, 30308, (404) 778-3401. | |||
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* Someone Cares, Inc. of Atlanta: They not only provide HIV and STI tests, but they're also known to be respectful of the trans community. Address: AID Atlanta, 1605 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-2955, 404) 870-7700 | * Someone Cares, Inc. of Atlanta: They not only provide HIV and STI tests, but they're also known to be respectful of the trans community. Address: AID Atlanta, 1605 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-2955, 404) 870-7700 | ||
* Evolution Project Atlanta: They not only provide HIV and STI tests, but they're also known to be respectful of the trans community. Address: 1530 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, (404) 870-7727 | * Evolution Project Atlanta: They not only provide HIV and STI tests, but they're also known to be respectful of the trans community. Address: 1530 DeKalb Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, (404) 870-7727 | ||
* [https://gradyhealth.org/ Grady Health]: They do low-cost HIV tests. They accept the uninsured and have sliding-scale fees. | |||
* [http://cbww.org/ Center for Black Women's Wellness]: They do HIV and other STI tests. They accept uninsured people, provide low-cost services and have LGBT-friendly services. Address: 477 Windsor Street, Suite 309, Atlanta, GA, 30312, (404) 688-9202. | |||
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* [https://gradyhealth.org/ Grady Health]: "Primary medical care for men, women, adolescents, and children living with HIV/AIDS. Transition centers for HIV-infected individuals with <200 CD4 cells. Subspecialty care in Dermatology, Hepatitis C, Mental Health/Substance Abuse Treatment, Ophthalmology, and Oral Health. Case management, adherence counseling, nutrition, on-site radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, and peer counseling." Grady accepts private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and workers’ compensation. We accept cash, checks, traveler’s check, money orders, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment. Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, South Towers, Atlanta, GA, 30303, (404) 616-3678. | * [https://gradyhealth.org/ Grady Health]: They accept the uninsured and have sliding-scale fees. "Primary medical care for men, women, adolescents, and children living with HIV/AIDS. Transition centers for HIV-infected individuals with <200 CD4 cells. Subspecialty care in Dermatology, Hepatitis C, Mental Health/Substance Abuse Treatment, Ophthalmology, and Oral Health. Case management, adherence counseling, nutrition, on-site radiology, laboratory, pharmacy, and peer counseling." Grady accepts private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and workers’ compensation. We accept cash, checks, traveler’s check, money orders, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment. Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, South Towers, Atlanta, GA, 30303, (404) 616-3678. | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://www.feministcenter.org/en/health-wellness-services/comprehensive-gyn/annual-wellness-exam Annual Wellness Exam @ Feminist Women's Center]: Provides individualized and sensitized care that is low-cost and LGBT friendly. Address: 1924 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA, 30329, (404) 728-7900. | |||
* [http://www.feministcenter.org/en/health-wellness-services/trans-health-initiative#trans-men Trans Health Initiative @ Women's Health Center]: Specializes in services to FTM, Transmasculine, and Intersex clients. Provides lower and pelvic exams, HPV testing, chest exams (pre and post-surgical), STI screenings, hormone replacement therapy, lab work, and gender marker change letters. Affordable rates with sliding scale discounts available. Available services for MTF as well. " We understand that this may be a stressful experience so we offer private rooms for you and your partner or friend, smaller sized instruments, a relaxant prior to the exam, and anesthesia in some cases."7 | * [http://www.feministcenter.org/en/health-wellness-services/trans-health-initiative#trans-men Trans Health Initiative @ Women's Health Center]: Specializes in services to FTM, Transmasculine, and Intersex clients. Provides lower and pelvic exams, HPV testing, chest exams (pre and post-surgical), STI screenings, hormone replacement therapy, lab work, and gender marker change letters. Affordable rates with sliding scale discounts available. Available services for MTF as well. " We understand that this may be a stressful experience so we offer private rooms for you and your partner or friend, smaller sized instruments, a relaxant prior to the exam, and anesthesia in some cases."7 | ||
* [https://gradyhealth.org/ Grady Health]: | * [https://gradyhealth.org/ Grady Health]: They accept the uninsured and have sliding-scale fees. "Our gynecology services include diagnosis and management of reproductive system disorders such as pelvic pain, menstrual abnormalities, menopause issues benign pelvic and uterine tumors; endometriosis; incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse." Grady accepts private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and workers’ compensation. We accept cash, checks, traveler’s check, money orders, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment. Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, South Towers, Atlanta, GA, 30303, (404) 616-3678. | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [https://gradyhealth.org/Grady Health]: "Our obstetrics services include complete care for pregnant women is provided in our prenatal clinics, with an emphasis on patient centered care. Innovative group prenatal care is available." Grady accepts private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and workers’ compensation. We accept cash, checks, traveler’s check, money orders, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment. Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, South Towers, Atlanta, GA, 30303, (404) 616-3678. | * [https://gradyhealth.org/Grady Health]: They accept the uninsured and have sliding-scale fees. "Our obstetrics services include complete care for pregnant women is provided in our prenatal clinics, with an emphasis on patient centered care. Innovative group prenatal care is available." Grady accepts private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and workers’ compensation. We accept cash, checks, traveler’s check, money orders, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and American Express for payment. Address: 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE, South Towers, Atlanta, GA, 30303, (404) 616-3678. | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://www.feministcenter.org/en/abortion-care Feminist Women's Health Center]: Provide medical abortions and, in the first and second trimester, they also perform surgical abortions.They have low-cost & LGBT-friendly services. Open since 1977. "As a non-profit organization, we are able to offer affordable pricing, discounts for students, medicare/medicaid card holders, and those who demonstrate financial need. Each pregnancy, woman, and situation is different. Please call our friendly Health Educators at 404-728-7900 or 800-877-6013 to discuss your situation and to learn about our fees." Address: 924 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA, 30329, (404) 728-7900. | |||
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==Advocacy & Counseling== | ==Advocacy & Counseling== | ||
* [http://www.feministcenter.org/en/health-wellness-services/comprehensive-gyn/trauma-survivor Trauma Survivor Care @ Feminist Women's Health Center]: They have low-cost services. "Our sensitive care for survivors of physical violence or trauma program seeks to address the specific physical and emotional needs of our clients by offering a unique program for survivors of violence to include domestic or gang violence, sexual assault, abuse, or incest." Address: 1924 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, GA, 30329, (404) 728-7900. | |||
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