No!  In Colorado, it’s actually your legal right to get reproductive healthcare without parental notification or consent. That means you can walk into Teen Clinic any day we’re open without your parents knowing or being involved. You’ll talk to a nurse about a variety of birth control methods, and in most cases you’ll leave with a prescription for the one that works best for you. It’s your health!

Even though Teen Clinic is free and confidential, we’ll always encourage you to talk to a parent or trusted adult about your sexual health.  If you’re not sure how to approach the topic, brainstorm with one of our nurses during your appointment.  Reading our section for parents/guardians might help you understand your parents better, too.

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