Health Center: Family Planning: Teen Services

What is Teen Group?

Teen Group meets every Monday at noon at the Shawnee County Health Agency Main Clinic, located at 1615 SW 8th Avenue. Teens from ages 14½ through 19 (as well as their partners, friends and/or parents) may attend. No appointment is necessary, services are offered on a walk-in basis. Teen group meets with a Health Education Specialist to discuss these issues:

Abstinence
Anatomy (Male and Female)
Birth Control Methods
Breast Exams
Pap Smears
Pelvic Exams
STD Information

Female Providers perform female exams which generally include: a breast exam, STD testing, pap smear and a pelvic exam. Birth control methods will be discussed and may be available on site. Please bring:

Insurance card
Medical card
Proof of income

If you need a note for school, you may obtain one at your visit.

Confidentiality: The SCHA CHC Family Planning Team encourages all young people to involve their parents in this important decision. You do not, however, need parental permission to obtain services. Complete confidentiality is provided.