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Family Planning & Birth Control
Services, by appointment, include pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, prescription birth control, pelvic exams, pap smears, STD testing, and education for adults and teens. For those under 18, parental involvement is encouraged but not required in order to receive services. All services are confidential and fees are based on income. Services are available on various days and times at all four OCHD locations. Hours for these services extend past normal office hours to 7 pm on some days. Please note that you must schedule an appointment. More information about STD and HIV testing.
To make an appointment for any service or to ask questions, call any Ottawa County Health Department:
| Coopersville 616-837-8171 |
Grand Haven 616-846-8360 |
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| Holland 616-396-5266 |
Hudsonville 616-669-0040 |
Emergency contraception (also known as Plan B) is now available without a prescription to those who are age 18 or older. Those who are under age 18 may obtain emergency contraception at a local pharmacy with a doctor's prescription or without a prescription at the health department. The following local pharmacies offer the medication. Please call ahead for price and current availability.
Allendale/Standale: Coopersville: Grand Haven/Spring Lake: Grandville: |
Holland/Zeeland: Hudsonville/Jenison: Saugatuck: |
Plan First
Plan First, Michigan's new reproductive health program is now available! The program provides free birth control and reproductive health services like pap tests, pelvic exams and sexually transmitted infection testing.
To qualify for Plan First you must:
- Be female
- Be a U.S. Citizen or qualified immigrant
- Have a social security number or proof of having applied for one
- Live in Michigan
- Be 19 - 44 years of age
- Live in a family that meets the monthly income limits
- Not be receiving Medicaid
- Not currently be pregnant
- Not have private insurance with full coverage for family planning services
Covered Services:
- Office visits for family planning services
- Contraceptives
- Laboratory testing and pharmaceuticals related to contraceptive management
- Sterilizations
- Medication
How Do I Apply? (downloadable application)
You can also apply for Plan First in person at the local Department of Human Services Office. You can also call the health department if you have questions about applying for the program at 616-396-5266.
What Information Do I Need to Apply?
- Income
- Social Security Number
- Age
- Living Arrangements
- Medical Insurance (if you have other insurance)
