FAQs
How do I get an appointment?
Call us! For both our Longmont and Boulder locations, call the same number: 303.442.5160. For details on making an appointment, click here.
Is it really confidential?
Yes! Colorado law requires that we keep all our patients’ health information private and confidential, regardless of age. You don’t need a parent or guardian’s permission to get tested for STIs or start a birth control method. Any care you receive at Teen Clinic cannot be shared with anyone. The only time we have to break confidentiality is if a patient under 18 reports an incident of sexual assault or abuse. In these cases we are mandatory reporters (just like your teachers and counselors). If we have to report, we can provide support and care throughout the process.
Why is Teen Clinic so low-cost?
Due to community funding, we are able to waive the fees for most of our services. We understand that many young people don’t have extra money–and we want you to be able to take care of your health no matter what! Offering low-cost services is our way to help you make responsible decisions.
If you are able to pay for your services, consider making a donation. This helps keep Teen Clinic open! You can donate here or drop a few bucks in the fish bowl next time you’re in. We also accept credit card donations at the front desk. Want to donate via text? Text “CHOICE” to 20222. A $10 donation will be added to your phone bill!
Teen Clinic used to be free to anyone under 20. Why did this change?
Teen Clinic relies on funding from many different sources, including the Title X federal family planning program, Boulder and Broomfield counties, the City of Boulder, private foundations, and individual donations. In a constantly changing political and economic climate, depending solely on outside funding can make us vulnerable, decreasing our ability to offer comprehensive, confidential services. Starting in January 2012, we will be asking patients over 18 who earn an income to pay a small flat fee for their visit. This minor change will help keep Teen Clinic sustainable for years to come.
Under the new system, patients under 18 will still access all services for free. Patients who are 18 & 19 will pay a small flat fee depending on their income and appointment type. This is still lower-cost than the sliding scale at our adult clinic–and less than a quarter of what the services actually cost!
Patients who are 18 & 19 and do not earn an income will be eligible for services between $0- $10. For more details, see our pricing page.
If I’m 18 can I still go to Teen Clinic?
Yes! Teen Clinic offers services to anyone under the age of 20. Once you turn 18, we ask that patients earning an income pay a small flat fee for their visit. Check out our pricing page here.
Once you turn 20, we welcome you at our adult clinic in Boulder!
Can I bring someone with me?
Of course! We encourage patients to bring a friend, family member, or partner with them to Teen Clinic so they feel more comfortable.
However, please know that we will bring you back alone at the start of your visit. Occasionally, we are able to bring a partner or parent into the visit later on. (Curious why? Check out this recent Q&A.)
I need more birth control. I already have a prescription from Teen Clinic; do I still need to make an appointment?
Nope! If you have a current prescription at Teen Clinic you can walk in at either location any time we’re open.
I need to get my yearly exam; do I need to make an appointment?
Yes! You will need an appointment for a yearly exam. For information on how to make an appointment, click here.
What days can I walk in to pick up birth control, condoms, or get a pregnancy test?
You can pick up your birth control, grab free condoms, or take a pregnancy test any time we’re open! Check out our hours here.
What if I can’t come to Teen Clinic during Teen Clinic hours?
You can always come during adult clinic hours at either Women’s Health location. However, we cannot guarantee your visit will be free during adult hours. Women’s Health uses a sliding scale, so the amount you pay depends on how much you make.
For more information, give us a call. If you need to visit during adult hours, we can provide a cost estimate over the phone.
Does Teen Clinic offer STI testing, or is it only for birth control?
Yes! Teen Clinic does do STI testing. We offer screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea on a walk-in basis. (However, if you’re having symptoms you’ll need to make an appointment.)
HIV testing is offered once a month on a first come, first served basis. It is important to get tested because most STIs show little or even no symptoms at all. To find our next HIV testing date, click here.
What if I don’t have a job–can I still come to Teen Clinic?
Yes Teen Clinic is completely FREE for anyone under 18! If you are 18 or 19, your services will be free or low-cost. Check out our pricing here.
We do accept and appreciate donations. Your donation helps keep Teen Clinic open!
If I am pregnant, what should I do?
Teen Clinic has confidential, unbiased decision counseling so you can sit down and talk to somebody about all of your thoughts and feelings and decide what the best thing is for you to do. For more information on Pregnancy and Parenting teens, click here.
