Central Massachusetts Health Center – Worcester, MA
470 Pleasant Street
Worcester,
MA
01609
P: 800.258.4448 | F: 508.854.3310
Operated by: Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
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How to Find Us
We are located at 470 Pleasant Street in a gray and while 3-story building. Free parking is available in our parking lot located behind our building. You'll find the entrance to the parking lot on Dewey Street.
Online Services
Hours of Operation
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | 8:00am | -- |
| Close | 7:15pm | 3:45pm | 7:15pm | 7:15pm | 5:00pm | 3:15pm | -- |
Note: Please note the following schedule changes:
Wednesday, June 19 - Open 11:30am - 7:15pm
Some appointment types may be scheduled up to 15 minutes earlier than our published hours.
Walk-In Hours and Services
The following services are available on a walk-in basis during our hours of operation. Please note that walk-in availability for these appointment types may be limited, and we cannot guarantee that you will be seen. We recommend calling in advance to check availability.
- Pick up refills on an existing birth control prescription
- Emergency contraception
- Birth control visits
- Pregnancy testing
- HIV testing
- STI testing and treatment
- GYN services
- HPV vaccine
Just Need to Talk?
Call our Sexual Health Counseling and Referral Hotline at 1-877-686-5772 option 3.
Languages
English; Spanish; 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
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Appointment Information
Birth control refill pick ups are available any time we are open.
For refills, please call ahead at 877-686-5772 option 2 or request a refill online to avoid a wait at the health center.
Planned Parenthood is proud to offer same day prescription refills. If you have an existing prescription with us, you can request to refill your birth control online before 9:00am, and your prescription will be available for pick up after 3pm on the SAME DAY. Please call ahead to verify pick-up hours.
Please note that if you are using health insurance to cover the cost of your prescription, you can only receive one refill at a time.
At this health center you can come in for appointments that do not require a medical exam. For example, birth control consultation and supplies; emergency contraception (morning after pill); pregnancy testing; STD testing; testing and treatment for urinary tract infections.
We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to wait unsupervised in the waiting area.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check in and complete paperwork.
How to Find Us
We are located at 470 Pleasant Street in a gray and while 3-story building. Free parking is available in our parking lot located behind our building. You'll find the entrance to the parking lot on Dewey Street.
Specialty Services
Pills Now Pay Later® is available at this health center — a service that allows you to visit us for one appointment and walk out the door with up to a year’s supply of birth control and a convenient, low, monthly payment plan.
Pills by Mail is available at this health center — a service that delivers birth control pills to your home each month. Patients with a current prescription for some of the birth control pills that we offer at our health center can order Pills by Mail.
Payment Information
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
We accept the following forms of payment:
- cash
- checks
- major credit/debit cards
- money orders
- Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BMC HealthNet, Commonwealth Care plans, Cigna, Fallon, Harvard Pilgrim, Health New England, Massachusetts Medicaid/MassHealth, Neighborhood Health Plan, Network Health, Tufts, United Healthcare. Please call us if your insurance provider is not listed. Coverage for services may vary by plan, so please contact your insurance provider for specific coverage information.
Payment is expected at time of service.
USING A CHECK
Please note that PPLM does not accept checks as payment for abortion services.
USING A CREDIT CARD
If you plan to pay for your visit with a credit card that is not your own, you must bring a letter from the cardholder with you. Please download and complete this form and bring it to your appointment.
USING YOUR INSURANCE
Coverage for services may vary by insurance plan and provider, so please contact your insurance provider for specific coverage information. While PPLM pre-verifies benefits for some appointments, the ultimate responsibility for payment relies on you.
DON'T HAVE INSURANCE?
Commonwealth Care and MassHealth are free or low-cost health insurance plans available to Massachusetts residents. To enroll, contact Commonwealth Care at 1-800-623-6765.
Insurance Information
Some charges associated with your services may be covered by your insurance or a state- funded program. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to bring in your insurance information at the time of your visit.
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.
©2013 Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
Birth Control in Worcester, MA
Central Massachusetts Health Center offers the following birth control methods:
- birth control implant
- birth control patch (Ortho Evra)
- birth control pill
- birth control shot
- birth control vaginal ring (NuvaRing)
- cervical cap (FemCap)
- diaphragm
- condom
- emergency contraception (morning after pill)
- fertility awareness method
- IUD (Mirena)
- IUD (ParaGard)
Birth control services are available:
- on a walk-in basis: We will accommodate walk-in patients as our schedule allows.
Please note that if you are using health insurance to cover the cost of your prescription, you can only receive one refill at a time. - 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.
We offer online birth control refill services for patients with a current prescription at our health center. Visit our online health center to find out more information.
In order to obtain an IUD, you will need a pelvic exam and STI screening.
Questions about birth control? Call 1-877-686-5772, option 3, for our free, anonymous and confidential Sexual Health Counseling & Referral Hotline.
Specialty Services
Pills Now Pay Later® is available at this health center — a service that allows you to visit us for one appointment and walk out the door with up to a year’s supply of birth control and a convenient, low, monthly payment plan.
Pills by Mail is available at this health center — a service that delivers birth control pills to your home each month. Patients with a current prescription for some of the birth control pills that we offer at our health center can order Pills by Mail.
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.
Abortion 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.
If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.
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.
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.
©2013 Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
