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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
[[File:Lutera usa.jpg|200px | thumb|left|frame|'''Birth control sold in the USA''']] | |||
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In the state of Illinois, you can easily buy condoms and there are no age restrictions. If you want birth control pills, you need a prescription to obtain birth control pills. If you're a minor (under 18 years old), you can get a prescription for the following reasons: if you're married, if you're a parent, if you have health reasons requiring birth control or if you received a referral from a professional (like a doctor). In all other cases, minors must receive permission from their parents to get a birth control pill prescription. | In the state of Illinois, you can easily buy condoms and there are no age restrictions. If you want birth control pills, you need a prescription to obtain birth control pills. If you're a minor (under 18 years old), you can get a prescription for the following reasons: if you're married, if you're a parent, if you have health reasons requiring birth control or if you received a referral from a professional (like a doctor). In all other cases, minors must receive permission from their parents to get a birth control pill prescription. | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
It is legal to purchase emergency contraception (such as Plan B and other brands) in Chicago without a prescription, and there is typically little stigma related to the act. You can buy emergency contraception at many drug stores, such as Walgreen's and CVS. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
====Testing Facilities | =====Testing Facilities - Specialty Clinics===== | ||
"The Chicago Department of Public Health provides free testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at the Specialty Clinics." Individuals who are 12 years old and older are eligible to be seen at the Specialty Clinics. Parental consent is not required for teens to visit. You don't need insurance. They offer services in English and Spanish.You should bring a photo identification (such as a school identification card, state identification card, or driver’s license) at the time of their visit. If you do not have photo identification at the time of your visit, you can still receive STI/HIV testing and same-day test results. | "The Chicago Department of Public Health provides free testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at the Specialty Clinics." Individuals who are 12 years old and older are eligible to be seen at the Specialty Clinics. Parental consent is not required for teens to visit. You don't need insurance. They offer services in English and Spanish.You should bring a photo identification (such as a school identification card, state identification card, or driver’s license) at the time of their visit. If you do not have photo identification at the time of your visit, you can still receive STI/HIV testing and same-day test results. | ||
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* Lakeview STI Specialty Clinic: Free clinic. Tests for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis and HIV. Offers sexual health counseling and HIV counseling. Address: 2849 N. Clark, 1st Fl., Phone: 312.744.5507. Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8am - 4pm. Tue., Thurs.: 10am - 6pm. | * Lakeview STI Specialty Clinic: Free clinic. Tests for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis and HIV. Offers sexual health counseling and HIV counseling. Address: 2849 N. Clark, 1st Fl., Phone: 312.744.5507. Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8am - 4pm. Tue., Thurs.: 10am - 6pm. | ||
===== | =====Testing Facilities - Additional Clinics (Low-Cost)===== | ||
* [http://howardbrown.org/wp/Howard Brown Health Center]: Provides STI tests to the LGBT community. They have HIV specialists on staff and have a Syphilis Treatment Clinic. They have drop-in nights for uninsured women and trans people (35 and under) on the last Wednesday of each month, where they offer free services (pelvic exams, breast/check exams, STI tests). | * [http://howardbrown.org/wp/Howard Brown Health Center]: Provides STI tests to the LGBT community. They have HIV specialists on staff and have a Syphilis Treatment Clinic. They have drop-in nights for uninsured women and trans people (35 and under) on the last Wednesday of each month, where they offer free services (pelvic exams, breast/check exams, STI tests). | ||
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===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ===Laws & Social Stigmas=== | ||
In Chicago, many employers offer some time off, due to the National Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which guarantees 12 weeks maternity leave. But the FLMA has loopholes (for example, it doesn't apply to companies with less than 50 employees). | In Chicago, many employers offer some time off, due to the National Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which guarantees 12 weeks maternity leave after working with an employer for one year. But the FLMA has loopholes (for example, it doesn't apply to companies with less than 50 employees). | ||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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To provide an abortion, the physician must be licensed with the state. Furthermore, advanced practice clinicians (such as physician's assistance and advanced practice nurses) can dispense and administer medical abortions. According to The Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act, medical providers can refuse to perform an abortion.<ref>[https://abguide.uchicago.edu/page/legal-faqs-about-abortion-care-illinois Legal FAQs about Abortion Care in Illinois]</ref> | To provide an abortion, the physician must be licensed with the state. Furthermore, advanced practice clinicians (such as physician's assistance and advanced practice nurses) can dispense and administer medical abortions. According to The Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act, medical providers can refuse to perform an abortion.<ref>[https://abguide.uchicago.edu/page/legal-faqs-about-abortion-care-illinois Legal FAQs about Abortion Care in Illinois]</ref> | ||
Due to laws restricting public funding of abortion care, some patients may have trouble paying for an abortion and associated travel costs. If you need assistance paying for the procedure, the [http://www.chicagoabortionfund.org Chicago Abortion Fund] may be able to help. If you are traveling to Chicago from a neighboring state and need assistance with somewhere to stay, meals, etc., contact [http://midwestaccesscoalition.org Midwest Access Coalition] | |||
At some clinic locations, protesters may be present. You do NOT have to listen to them, talk to them, or accept anything from them. Some may try to impersonate clinic escorts by wearing brightly colored vests. Real clinic escorts will NOT be holding pamphlets, papers, rosaries, or gift bags and will NOT ask you anything about your appointment or reasons for being at the clinic. Current laws in Chicago forbid protesters from coming within eight feet of you without your permission. Volunteers from [https://www.ilchoiceactionteam.org Illinois Choice Access Team] may be present and will be wearing bright pink vests that say "Pro-Choice Clinic Escort". | |||
Note: Be careful -- there are some places that advertise themselves as abortion clinics, and they're actually religious anti-abortion clinics. These places are called "Crisis Pregnancy Centers." Check out the [https://www.facebook.com/anticpcchi/ Chicago Campaign to Expose Crisis Pregnancy Centers] to learn more information. | |||
===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
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==List of Additional Resources== | ==List of Additional Resources== | ||
* [https://isgmh.northwestern.edu/ Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH)]: "The Institute of Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH) was founded in 2015 and is the first university-wide institute in the country focused exclusively on research to improve the health of the sexual and gender minority (SGM) community." | |||
* [http://chicagonow.org/ Chicago Chapter - National Organization of Women (NOW)]: "Welcome to the Chicago chapter of the National Organization for Women. We are dedicated to furthering feminist issues for the women of Chicago. We pride ourselves on being part of ‘the city that works,’ a city with a long history of activism. Our intention is to make a difference in the lives of the women in our city by dedicating ourselves to several key projects each year, and through community outreach and political activities." | * [http://chicagonow.org/ Chicago Chapter - National Organization of Women (NOW)]: "Welcome to the Chicago chapter of the National Organization for Women. We are dedicated to furthering feminist issues for the women of Chicago. We pride ourselves on being part of ‘the city that works,’ a city with a long history of activism. Our intention is to make a difference in the lives of the women in our city by dedicating ourselves to several key projects each year, and through community outreach and political activities." | ||
* [http://www.centeronhalsted.org/ Center on Halsted]: "Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood." | * [http://www.centeronhalsted.org/ Center on Halsted]: "Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) people of Chicagoland. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood." | ||
* [http://chicagogender.com/ Chicago Gender Society]: "The Chicago Gender Society (CGS) was founded 29 years ago for transgender education and support. CGS continues to provide a safe place for people to explore their gender identity. We do this through our monthly meetings, socials and events." | * [http://chicagogender.com/ Chicago Gender Society]: "The Chicago Gender Society (CGS) was founded 29 years ago for transgender education and support. CGS continues to provide a safe place for people to explore their gender identity. We do this through our monthly meetings, socials and events." | ||
* [http://furie.strikingly.com/ F.U.R.I.E.]: "FURIE (Feminist Uprising to Resist Inequality and Exploitation) is a grassroots feminist organization working on a range of intersecting feminist issues in Chicago. We currently mobilize around reproductive justice, sexual assault, transphobia, racism, police brutality, and more." | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||