Collegeville Health Center – Collegeville, PA
78 Second Avenue, Suite 1A
Collegeville,
PA
19426
P: 610.409.8891 | F: 610.409.8893
Operated by: Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
Get Directions From:
The Health Center is accessible by Septa via bus 93. Visit www.septa.org for more information.
Online Services
Hours of Operation
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00am | 2:00pm | -- | 2:00pm | 9:00am | -- | -- |
| Close | 6:00pm | 7:00pm | -- | 7:00pm | 2:00pm | -- | -- |
Note:
*We will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday Thursday, 11.26.09 & Friday, 11.27.09.*
Our phones are answered Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Languages
English; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.
Health Center Services and Information
Holidays
Our health center is closed for the following holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
Appointment Information
Birth control refill pick ups are available for patients with a current prescription from our center everyday from open to close. If you need a three-month method check-up, please call to make an appointment. If you are unsure if you need a check-up, please call the center.
We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check in and complete paperwork.
The Health Center is accessible by Septa via bus 93. Visit www.septa.org for more information.
Payment Information
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
Fees for services are based on your household income.
You will not be turned away because of your inability to pay.
We accept the following forms of payment:
- cash
- checks
- major credit/debit cards
- money orders
Payment is expected at time of service.
Payment plans are available for many services.
We can help you apply for SelectPlan for Women at this center. SelectPlan is a benefits program which covers the costs of many family planning services including birth control, annual GYN exams, and STD screening. If you are:
- a female between the ages of 18-44
- not pregnant
- not sterilized
Insurance Information
The following insurance plans are accepted at this health center:
- Keystone Health Plan East
- Personal Choice
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Health America
- Amerihealth Administrators
- Keystone 65
- Keystone Mercy
- Americhoice
- Health Partners
- Gateway
- Unison
- SelectPlan for Women
- Access
Donations are welcome at the time of your visit to help support our mission and continue the important work we do.
All information presented, including pricing and/or insurance information, is subject to change at any time. This information is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
Abortion Referral
This health center doesn’t provide abortion services — but we can help you. We can give you a referral list of health care providers in your area that offer abortion services.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
Birth Control Services
Collegeville Health Center offers the following birth control methods:
- birth control implant (Implanon)
- birth control patch (Ortho Evra)
- birth control pill
- birth control shot
- birth control sponge (Today Sponge)
- birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing)
- diaphragm
- condom
- female condom
- emergency contraception (morning after pill)
- fertility awareness method
- IUD (Mirena)
- IUD (ParaGard)
- spermicide
Birth control services are available:
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about birth control at this health center:
If you qualify, you may be able to receive certain birth control services without a pelvic exam.
If required, you may have to schedule a Pap test or a breast exam before getting a hormonal birth control method.
In order to obtain an IUD, we may first require an exam and a Pap test.
Proper Attire™, Planned Parenthood’s exclusive line of condoms, is available at this health center.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for birth control services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some birth control services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
Emergency Contraception
Collegeville Health Center offers the following emergency contraception (morning after pill) and related services:
- emergency contraception
- birth control pills as emergency contraception
- pregnancy testing
- rape crisis counseling referrals
Emergency contraception (morning after pill) is available at this location:
- on a walk-in basis: Emergency contraceptive services are offered every day we are open until one hour before closing.
Here’s what you need to know about getting emergency contraception (morning after pill) at this health center:
Emergency contraception is available over the counter for women and men 17 and older. If you can’t make it in to a Planned Parenthood health center, you may be able to get emergency contraception at a nearby pharmacy.
Women under age 17 can get prescription emergency contraception following a visit with a Planned Parenthood health care provider.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for emergency contraception (morning after pill) services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Services for emergency contraception (morning after pill) may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
HIV Testing
Collegeville Health Center offers the following services:
- HIV testing
- HIV test education
- HIV referrals
- We offer referrals for HIV case management.
HIV testing services are available at this location:
- on a walk-in basis: HIV testing is offered on a walk-in basis up to one hour before closing, unless otherwise noted by center staff.
Here’s what you need to know about HIV testing at this health center:
HIV testing is done by a blood draw. The results are available in 14-21 days.
HIV counseling referral services are available.
HIV treatment referral services are available.
Counseling and confidential (private) testing for HIV are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Results must be given in person.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for HIV services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some HIV services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
LGBT Services
Our health center supports and welcomes clients regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.
Collegeville Health Center offers the following services specifically for clients who identify as LGBT:
- services referral
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for LGBT-specific services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some LGBT services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
Men's Health Services
Collegeville Health Center offers the following men's health services:
- checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem
- urinary tract infections — testing and treatment
Men's health services are available:
- on a walk-in basis: Walk-ins for some services are available up to one hour before closing, unless otherwise noted by center staff.
Here’s what you need to know in preparation for a men's health visit at this health center:
Checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem may require a genital exam.
If you desire urine testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, please refrain from urination at least one hour beforehand.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for men's services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some men’s health services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
Related Links
The following sexual health services are listed separately:
- Birth Control
- Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
- HIV Testing
- LGBT Services
- Patient Education
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) — Testing & Treatment
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
Patient Education
Patient education is available as part of many health center appointments. Please ask the health care provider any questions you might have when you come in for your visit.
Collegeville Health Center offers the following one-on-one patient education services:
- abstinence education
- birth control education
- cancer screening education
- emergency contraception (morning after pill) education
- fertility awareness
- HIV education
- midlife/menopause education
- pregnancy options education
- safer sex education
- STD (sexually transmitted disease) education
Patient education services are available:
- on a walk-in basis: Walk-ins are available up to one hour before closing, unless otherwise noted by center staff.
Here’s what you need to know about patient education at this health center:
Private and confidential one-on-one patient education is provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for patient education services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some patient education services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
Pregnancy Testing, Options & Services
Collegeville Health Center offers the following pregnancy related services:
- pregnancy testing
- abortion referrals
- adoption referrals
- fertility awareness education
- trained staff to discuss your options with you if you are pregnant
Pregnancy testing and services are available:
- on a walk-in basis: Walk-ins for pregnancy testing are available up to one hour before closing, unless otherwise noted by center staff.
Here’s what you need to know about getting pregnancy testing and services at this health center:
Our pregnancy tests are urine tests. We do not offer blood pregnancy tests.
If you choose to continue a pregnancy, we will provide you with a list of resources to help you obtain prenatal care.
If you choose to continue a pregnancy and are considering adoption, we will provide you with a list of agencies that can help you.
If you learn you are pregnant and decide to terminate the pregnancy, we will provide you with abortion services or refer you to an abortion provider.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for pregnancy services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some pregnancy testing and services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
STD Testing & Treatment
Collegeville Health Center offers the following services related to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs):
- STD testing, diagnosis and treatment, including:
- bacterial vaginosis (BV)
- chlamydia
- genital warts
- gonorrhea
- herpes
- HIV (testing and diagnosis only)
- syphilis
- trichomoniasis (trich)
- Other STD testing, diagnosis and treatment services are also available. Please ask our staff for more information.
- STD prevention, including:
- condoms
- female condoms
- dental dams
- STD/safer sex education
STD testing and treatment services are available:
- on a walk-in basis: Walk-in services for STD testing without symptoms and safer sex education are available up to one hour before closing, unless otherwise noted by center staff.
- during all business hours by appointment
Here’s what you need to know about STD testing and treatment at this health center:
We can test for gonorrhea and chlamydia using a urine sample. If this test shows an infection, then we will provide you with treatment and explain how your partner(s) can be treated.
For testing involving urine samples, including chlamydia and gonorrhea, do not urinate or engage in sexual intercourse for one hour before testing.
Many STD tests require a genital exam.
HIV testing is done by a blood draw. The results are available in 14-21 days.
Counseling and confidential (private) testing for STDs are provided by trained staff who are sensitive to your needs and concerns.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for STD services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some STD testing and treatment services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
Women's Health Services
Collegeville Health Center offers the following women's health services:
- checkups when you have a reproductive/sexual health problem
- breast exams
- cervical cancer screening
- mammogram referrals
- menopause and midlife — testing and treatment
- Pap test
- urinary tract infections — testing and treatment
- vaginal infections — testing and treatment
- Other services we may provide include help with irregular periods or no periods, painful periods, painful sex, bleeding between periods, menstrual problems (premenstrual syndrome) or even a lost tampon.
Women's health services are available:
- on a walk-in basis: Walk-ins are taken based on the center's appointment schedule. Patients walking in for services may experience a wait of up to two hours.
Here’s what you need to know in preparation for a women's health visit at this health center:
Do not douche, have sex, or put anything in your vagina 48 hours before your pelvic exam. It is best if you are not having your menstrual period for some types of visits. Contact us if you have questions.
Checkups for gynecological concerns may require a pelvic exam.
For the testing and treatment of urinary tract infections, we will need to collect a urine sample at the time of your visit.
For the testing and treatment of vaginal infections, a pelvic exam may be required.
We offer education and treatment for menopause and midlife issues, including non-hormonal treatment(s).
A Pap test is sometimes needed during a routine checkup.
Prices and Payment Information
Please contact this health center for women's services pricing information.
Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have been previously made.
Some women’s services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
Medicaid accepted.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
Related Links
The following sexual health services are listed separately:
- Abortion Referral
- Birth Control
- Emergency Contraception (Morning After Pill)
- HIV Testing
- LGBT Services
- Patient Education
- Pregnancy Testing, Options & Services
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) — Testing & Treatment
Donations are welcome at the time of your visit to help support our mission and continue the important work we do.
All information presented, including pricing and/or insurance information, is subject to change at any time. This information is presented for informational purposes only and is not intended to and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
©2009 Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
