Family Planning Program

The Family Planning Program promotes and provides comprehensive family planning services, which include clinic-based services and may include community education and outreach. These services are targeted to adolescents and low-income residents in Massachusetts. Family planning services aid individuals and families in making choices regarding the spacing and number of their children. Family planning is an integral component of the Department of Public Health's efforts to prevent unintended pregnancies and STDs including HIV/AIDS, reduce infant mortality and morbidity, and improve the health of individuals and communities.

Topics

• Directory of Family Planning Agencies
• Eligibility
• Maria Talks!: Massachusetts Sexual Health Helpline/Website 
• Program Personnel
• Services
• Resources and Materials 

Improved Access to Emergency Contraception

The Department of Public Health has implemented the requirements of Chapter 91 of the Acts of 2005, An Act Providing Timely Access to Emergency Contraception. For help getting Emergency Contraception (EC):

• From a medical provider or participating pharmacist:
  Call 1-877-MA-SEX-ED (1-877-668-2528) or visit www.not-2-late.com

• From a DPH sponsored family planning clinic near you:
  Directory of Family Planning Agencies
  
• After sexual assault or rape:
  Visit your local hospital Emergency Department or
  Call a Rape Crisis Center: 1-800-841-8371 (English) or 1-800-223-5001 (Español) or
  Visit: http://www.mass.gov/dph/fch/sapss/sites.htm

This program is a part of the Division of Primary Care and Health Access.

Contact Information

Community Health Access and Promotion
250 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: (617) 624-6012
Fax: (617) 624-6062 
Email

Karen Edlund,
Director, Family Planning Program