855 Central Ave.
Albany, NY 12206

P: 518.434.5678 | F: 518.434.0732

Operated by: Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Inc.

Map & Directions + 855 Central Ave. Albany NY 12206 855+Central+Ave.,+Albany,+NY+12206,+USA+(Albany+Health+Center)

Get Directions From:

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	8:30am	8:30am	8:30am	8:30am	8:00am	9:00am	--
Close	8:00pm	8:00pm	8:00pm	8:00pm	5:00pm	3:00pm	--

Languages

English; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

Health Center Services and Information

Walk-in Services

Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8:30a.m.-1:00p.m.: Pregnancy testing and options counseling, HOPE (hormonal options without a pelvic exam) visits, problem visits, infection checks, STI testing and treatment, three month hormonal checks, Emergency Contraception, Depo, Gardasil, and HIV testing.

Teen Clinic (only for teens 19 and under) Thursdays 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m: Initial and annual exams, HOPE (hormonal options without a pelvic exam) visits, Emergency Contraception, Depo, pregnancy testing and options counseling, problem visits, infection checks, STI testing and treatment, three month hormonal checks, HIV testing, and HPV vaccination.

Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.: Pregnancy testing and options counseling only.

Please remember walk-in's are on a first-come first-serve basis.

All other services require an appointment.

If you need emergency contraception (morning after pill), you can walk in any time the health center is open.

Holidays

Our health center is closed for the following holidays:

New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

Appointment Information

Teen clinic is available: Every Thursday 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. for teens 19 and under.

Birth control refill pick ups are available all hours clinic is open.

At this health center you can come in for appointments that do not require a medical exam.

We do not provide childcare services. We request that you please make childcare arrangements.

Specialty Services

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.

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.

View Hours & Service Details

Note: The following info is specific to this Health Center.

Abortion Services in Albany, NY

Albany Health Center offers the following services:

abortion pill (medication abortion)
in-clinic abortion
sedation options (medication to make the abortion more comfortable)
pre- and post-abortion patient education
post-abortion follow-up exams
referrals for other abortion services, as needed

Here’s what you need to know about abortion services at this health center:

Abortion Pill (Medication Abortion)

Abortion pill (medication abortion) is offered up to 9 weeks after the start of your last menstrual period. If your last period was more than 9 weeks ago, read about our in-clinic abortion services below.

Plan to be at the health center for 2-3 hour(s) for your entire abortion pill visit (medication abortion).

During the abortion pill (medication abortion) visit, you must agree — before you start — that you will have an in-clinic abortion if the abortion pill does not work.

After your abortion pill visit, you will need access to a telephone, transportation, and backup medical care available to you once you are home.

In-Clinic Abortion

In-clinic abortion is offered up to 13 weeks and 6 days after the start of your last menstrual period. If your last period was after 13 weeks and 6 days, we can still help. Call us for a referral list of health care providers in your area that offer other abortion services.

In-clinic abortions are available by appointment only.

Plan to be at the health center for 2-4 hours for your entire visit for an in-clinic abortion.

If you have asthma, bring an inhaler if you have one.

Other Abortion Services Information

Please do not bring children with you to the health center.

If you take any medications, please continue to take these medications normally before your appointment.

During your visit, you may be given the following:

a pregnancy test
a chance to speak with a trained staff person about all of your choices: abortion, adoption, and parenting
a conversation with the health care provider about your health history
lab tests/blood work
a pelvic exam
an ultrasound
medications to make the abortion more comfortable
medication if you are Rh negative
antibiotics or other medications
birth control information
a birth control method

At times there may be protesters outside of the health center. We suggest you avoid interaction with them. This health center offers escorts to walk you inside to your appointment.

Some medication abortion services are available on a walk-in basis. Call (518) 434-5678 for more information.

For Patients Under 18

If you are a minor considering an abortion, please read about parental consent and notification laws that might apply in your state.

Prices and Payment Information

Please contact this health center for abortion services pricing information.

If you are uninsured, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at 518.434.5678. If you are eligible for financial assistance, you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.