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Chapter 8-B
Related Topics: AIDS | Sexually Transmitted Disease | Pregnancy and Services for Young Parents
Most birth control methods have one purpose - to prevent pregnancy. Some will also help prevent the transfer of infection. If you are sexually active and do not want to become pregnant, you should consider some type of protection and contraception. Birth control devices are available in drugstores and pharmacies and from private physicians and health clinics.
Did You Know?
If you become pregnant when you are under 18, there is a risk to your health and to that of your baby. Four out of every five girls who have intercourse without using birth control will become pregnant during the first year of sexual activity. There is even a chance that you may become pregnant after only one unprotected intercourse.
Resources
Baltimore County Department of Health - Family Planning Clinics
Free pregnancy tests and birth control information and devices. Emergency contraception available. The service is confidential. Please call to make an appointment between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Center nearest you.
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Baltimore Highlands-Lansdowne Health Center
3902 Annapolis Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21227
410-887-1003
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Dundalk Health Center
7700 Dunmanway
Baltimore, Maryland 21222
410-887-7182
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Eastern Family Resource Center
9100 Franklin Square Drive, 1st Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21237
410-887-0400
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Essex Health Center
1538 Country Ridge Lane
Baltimore, Maryland 21221
410-887-0246
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Hannah More Health Center
12035 Reisterstown Road
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
410-887-1152
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Liberty Family Resource Center
3525 Resource Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21133
410-887-0607
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Woodlawn Health Center
1811 Woodlawn Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21207
410-887-1332
Planned Parenthood of Maryland
Counseling and guidance in the selection of birth control. Provides birth control and routine gynecological exams.
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Howard Street
330 North Howard Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
410-576-1414
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Joan Avenue
1714 Joan Avenue
Loch Ridge Shopping Center
Baltimore, Maryland 21234
410-665-9775 extension 1684
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Owings Mills
9129 Reisterstown Road
Valley Village Shopping Center
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
410-363-1655
Whole Woman's Health of Baltimore
7648 Belair Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21236
410-661-2900
Offers routine gynecological examinations, birth control and abortion counseling and services. Appointments are necessary since hours for the center vary.
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