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* If you want to receive counseling on contraceptive options, you can receive counseling at [https://www.profamilia-hamburg.de/en/sexuality-relationships-and-family-planning.html Pro Familia Hamburg]: "We provide information on all aspects of contraception – impartial, up to date, and individually and didactically tailored to your needs (e.g. in easy language and using simple demonstration material)." Address: Seewartenstraße 10, Bldg.1, 20459 Hamburg. Phone: 040 - 30 99 749 30 / 040 - 30 99 749 31. Email: hamburg-beratungszentrum@profamilia.de
* If you already have a prescription for '''birth control pills''', you can visit a pharmacy ("apotheke"), which is typically open from 9:00-18:00, Monday to Friday, and 9:00-12:00 on Saturdays. If you do not yet have a prescription, you'll need to arrange an appointment with a doctor. In Germany, there are over 70 brands of birth control available. For a full list, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=DE here].
* If you already have a prescription for '''birth control pills''', you can visit a pharmacy ("apotheke"), which is typically open from 9:00-18:00, Monday to Friday, and 9:00-12:00 on Saturdays. If you do not yet have a prescription, you'll need to arrange an appointment with a doctor. In Germany, there are over 70 brands of birth control available. For a full list, click [http://contraceptive.ippf.org/search?search.searchtext=&search.component=&search.countrycode=DE here].
* If you want the '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', you can find Depo-Clinovir and Noristerat in Germany.
* If you want the '''contraceptive injectable/shot''', you can find Depo-Clinovir and Noristerat in Germany.
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There are many STD testing facilities in Hamburg, though many of them are exclusively or almost exclusively for MSM (men who have sex with men). For this reason, it is best to confirm that a facility can test you in advance.  
There are many STD testing facilities in Hamburg, though many of them are exclusively or almost exclusively for MSM (men who have sex with men). For this reason, it is best to confirm that a facility can test you in advance.  


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* [https://www.hamburg.de/casablanca/ CASA blanca]: "To get the results of your HIV test, you can usually come to the counseling center after one week. We only communicate findings personally. The HIV tests and counseling are anonymous, free and without advance notification! You can also have the HIV test performed by a doctor, for example a doctor for laboratory medicine (see yellow pages), anonymously. The cost is about 20 euros." (August 2018)." Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, English, German, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish. Address: Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, CASA blanca, Centrum für AIDS und sexuell übertragbare Krankheiten in Altona, Max-Brauer-Allee 152, 22765 Hamburg. Phone: 040 42837-4104 / 040 42837-4118 / 040 427310744. Email: Casablanca@bgv.hamburg.de
 
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* AIDS-Hilfe Hamburg e.V. - HIV/AIDS information in Hamburg, providing counseling and assistance finding help for people with HIV.
* AIDS-Hilfe Hamburg e.V. - HIV/AIDS information in Hamburg, providing counseling and assistance finding help for people with HIV.
* AIDS Aufklärung - Provides anonymous counseling by telephone or e-mail, HIV testing and information about prevention, transmission and living with HIV.
* [https://www.hamburg.de/casablanca/ CASA blanca]: "Our tasks include the: Advice on HIV / AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases (STI), the prevention, where appropriate, the study and treatment of STI as well, psychosocial counseling." Languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, English, German, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish. Address: Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg, CASA blanca, Centrum für AIDS und sexuell übertragbare Krankheiten in Altona, Max-Brauer-Allee 152, 22765 Hamburg. Phone: 040 42837-4104 / 040 42837-4118 / 040 427310744. Email: Casablanca@bgv.hamburg.de* AIDS Aufklärung - Provides anonymous counseling by telephone or e-mail, HIV testing and information about prevention, transmission and living with HIV.
* AIDS Finder - Searchable German-language database of AIDS information and organizations.
* AIDS Finder - Searchable German-language database of AIDS information and organizations.
* Aktionsbündnis Gegen AIDS - Provides advocacy, organizes fundraisers and publishes a newsletter related to HIV policy.
* Aktionsbündnis Gegen AIDS - Provides advocacy, organizes fundraisers and publishes a newsletter related to HIV policy.
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* Confidential Pregnancy Hotline: 0800 40 40 020 "We provide confidential support and protect you if you no longer know what to do. We cooperate with you to find a plausible and safe option - for you and your child."
* You can get pregnancy counseling at many locations in Hamburg, such as as the Federal Foundation for Mother and Child (though you must apply in advance). There are also some Catholic programs and facilities that provide pregnancy counseling, such as the Social Service of Catholic Women and the Diaconal Work, though Caritas International no longer provides pregnancy counseling in Hamburg, as of December 2017.<ref>[https://www.caritas-hamburg.de/hilfe-und-beratung/kinder-jugend-und-familie/schwangerenberatung/
Caritas - Advice for Pregnant Women]</ref>
* [http://www.familienplanungszentrum.de/en/our-offers/pregnancy-and-childbirth/ Familien Planungs Zentrum]: They provide pregnancy counseling, pregnancy tests, midwife services, counseling on prenatal Diagnosis, crisis support, and support related to premature delivery or still birth. They also have classes, including: Antenatal classes, Antenatal gymnastics, Pelvic floor exercise after childbirth, and Indian massage for the baby. Information and registration - Regina Müdsam, Midwife: Phone 04131-5809743. e-Mail: regina.muedsam@web.de


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* [https://www.profamilia-hamburg.de/de/ ProFamilia Hamburg] - Can provide the necessary counseling (legally required) before an abortion. Need to confirm if they also provide abortion service or just referrals after the counseling. Details: "Pro Familia is the leading non-governmental service and consumer organization for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Germany. Founded in 1952, it is a charity with a Federal structure. As a founder member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) it is closely linked to international developments and activities in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights." Address: Seewartenstrasse 10, Hs.1, 20459 Hamburg. Phone: 040 - 30 99 749 30, 040 - 30 99 749 31. Email: hamburg-beratungszentrum@profamilia.de
* [https://www.profamilia-hamburg.de/de/ ProFamilia Hamburg] - Can provide the necessary counseling (legally required) before an abortion. Need to confirm if they also provide abortion service or just referrals after the counseling. Details: "Pro Familia is the leading non-governmental service and consumer organization for sexual and reproductive health and rights in Germany. Founded in 1952, it is a charity with a Federal structure. As a founder member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) it is closely linked to international developments and activities in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights." Address: Seewartenstrasse 10, Hs.1, 20459 Hamburg. Phone: 040 - 30 99 749 30, 040 - 30 99 749 31. Email: hamburg-beratungszentrum@profamilia.de
* [http://www.familienplanungszentrum.de/en/our-offers/pregnancy-and-childbirth/ Familien Planungs Zentrum]: They can provide confidential abortion counseling, information, and support. Free services for teenagers. Address: Familienplanungs- zentrum HH e.V. (FPZ), Bei der Johanniskirche 20, 22767, Hamburg. Phone: (040) 439 28 22. Email: fpz@familienplanungszentrum.de


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* Confidential pregnancy hotline: 0800 40 40 020
* [https://www.caritas-hamburg.de/hilfe-und-beratung/kinder-jugend-und-familie/jugendberatung/jugendberatung Youth Counseling at Caritas International]: This international Catholic organization provides youth counseling in Hamburg, covering topics such as: Assistance in applying for benefits, eg Hartz IV , Bafög, vocational training allowances, child benefit, housing benefit, Advice on asylum and immigration issues, Advice on personal problems, Counseling and mediation in case of problems in the school or in the educational institution, etc. Address: House of Youth Hammer Park, Caspar-Voght-Str. 35c, 20535 Hamburg. For youth counseling, contact: Daniela Herf - youth counseling. Phone: +49 40 189 92 037. Email: herf@caritas-hamburg.de
* [http://www.familienplanungszentrum.de/en/our-offers/pregnancy-and-childbirth/ Familien Planungs Zentrum]: They provide counseling, support, and sex education. They also have free services for teenagers.  Address: Familienplanungs- zentrum HH e.V. (FPZ), Bei der Johanniskirche 20, 22767, Hamburg. Phone: (040) 439 28 22. Email: fpz@familienplanungszentrum.de


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