Pregnancy Prevention and Contraception Services at Georgia Coastal Health District
The Coastal Health District of Georgia serves the counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long & McIntosh. If you do not want to get pregnant, not having sex is the best protection. However, if you do have sex, birth control – or contraception – can be used to prevent unwanted pregnancies. We offer many types of birth control to meet your needs.
Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) provide long-term birth control. LARCs include intrauterine devices (IUD) and contraceptive implants. These methods are very effective at preventing pregnancy and can be removed at any time.
Affordable Pricing and Family Planning Services
We believe everyone should have access to family planning services that meet both their lifestyle and budgetary needs. Our goal is to provide family planning services at the lowest cost possible, which is why patients over the age of 18 must provide verification of income so we can determine fair and affordable fees for services provided. Without verification of income, patients may be asked to pay the full amount for services they receive. Accepted proof of income includes:
- W-2 form
- Current tax return
- Current paychecks and/or pay check stubs for 1 month
- Unemployment / Department of Labor compensation notice or check stub
- Notarized statement of income from employer on letterhead
- WIC or SNAP approval letter including family size and income
Family planning services are free for teens 18 and under and proof of income will not be required for clients 18 and under. Additionally, condoms are always free at all health departments.
Free Condoms by Mail
Need condoms? Fill out our confidential online form or call our condom line at 912-414-4962 and leave your name, mailing address, and phone number (only needed for address confirmation). You can select a preferred condom pack, such as:
- Magnum pack
- Variety pack
- Non-latex male pack
- Internal condoms – previously known as female condoms
Once requested, we will mail them to you confidentially.
Appointments and Payment Options
Call your Health Department to schedule an appointment. Patients seeking women’s health services should be prepared to present a photo ID (state issued driver’s license, government ID, or student ID) and will be expected to pay some fees for services. Accepted payment options include:
- Cash, Debit/credit card (Visa, Master Card, Discover)
- Medicaid and Peachcare for Kids
- Amerigroup, Peachstate, and Wellcare
- Humana and United Healthcare
- Most plans under Cigna, Aetna, and Coventry