Providence Health Center – Providence, RI
111 Point Street
P.O. Box 41059
Providence,
RI
02903
P: 401.421.9620 | F: 401.421.9668
Operated by: Planned Parenthood of Southern New England, Inc.
Get Directions From:
Coming from the South
- Take 95 North and Exit 20, Point Street. Bear right at off ramp and continue three blocks. Planned Parenthood (light pink building) will be on your left, take left down Chestnut Street and park in our free parking lot.
Coming from the North
- Take 95 South and Exit 21, Atwells Ave. Merge onto Service Road, continue on Plain Street. Take left on Point Street. Cross highway and Planned Parenthood (light pink building) will be on your left after three blocks. Take left on Chestnut Street and park in our free parking lot.
Coming from the East
- Take 195 West. Take Exit 1a, Point Street. Turn right at end of off-ramp. Planned Parenthood (light pink building) will be on your left after three blocks. Take left on Chestnut Street and park in our free parking lot.
Coming from the West
- Take 6 East. Exit off the Downtown Providence, Memorial Boulevard exit. Continue onto Memorial Boulevard (Route 44). Memorial Boulevard turns into Dyer Street (keep left). Dyer turns into Eddy Street. Take right onto Point Street. Planned Parenthood is up 2 blocks on your right. Take right on Chestnut Street to park in our free parking lot.
Online Services
Hours of Operation
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00am | 8:00am | 9:00am | 10:00am | 9:00am | 9:00am | -- |
| Close | 7:00pm | 5:30pm | 7:00pm | 5:30pm | 5:00pm | 4:00pm | -- |
Languages
English; Spanish; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.
Health Center Services and Information
Walk-in Services
Walk-in Services: Birth Control Pick-Up, Emergency Contraception, and Pregnancy Testing are available on a walk-in basis up to one hour before closing. All other services (including visits to get started on hormonal birth control) require an appointment. Please call 401-421-9620 to schedule an appointment today.
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
- Christmas Day
Appointment Information
Coming from the South
- Take 95 North and Exit 20, Point Street. Bear right at off ramp and continue three blocks. Planned Parenthood (light pink building) will be on your left, take left down Chestnut Street and park in our free parking lot.
Coming from the North
- Take 95 South and Exit 21, Atwells Ave. Merge onto Service Road, continue on Plain Street. Take left on Point Street. Cross highway and Planned Parenthood (light pink building) will be on your left after three blocks. Take left on Chestnut Street and park in our free parking lot.
Coming from the East
- Take 195 West. Take Exit 1a, Point Street. Turn right at end of off-ramp. Planned Parenthood (light pink building) will be on your left after three blocks. Take left on Chestnut Street and park in our free parking lot.
Coming from the West
- Take 6 East. Exit off the Downtown Providence, Memorial Boulevard exit. Continue onto Memorial Boulevard (Route 44). Memorial Boulevard turns into Dyer Street (keep left). Dyer turns into Eddy Street. Take right onto Point Street. Planned Parenthood is up 2 blocks on your right. Take right on Chestnut Street to park in our free parking lot.
Payment Information
We accept the following forms of payment:
- cash
- major credit/debit cards
- money orders
Payment is expected at time of service.
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.
Checks are accepted ONLY for gynecological services, and may not be used to pay for abortion services.
Insurance Information
Some charges associated with your 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.
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 of Southern New England, Inc.
Abortion Services in Providence, RI
Providence 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 8 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.
Abortion pill (medication abortion) services are available by appointment only.
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 16 weeks and 6 days after the start of your last menstrual period. If your last period was after 16 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 4-5 hours for your entire visit for an in-clinic abortion.
If you desire medication to help make your in-clinic abortion more comfortable, you must have a responsible companion with you to help you get home safely.
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.
No food after midnight, including gum and candy.
Financial assistance may be available.
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.
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 be eligible to receive financial assistance for your procedure. You can confidentially find out if you qualify by calling us at 401.421.9620. If you are eligible for financial assistance, you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.
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 of Southern New England, Inc.
