391 Main Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

P: 800.258.4448 | F: 508.970.1119

Operated by: Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts

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How to Find Us
On Main Street, you will see Café Destare on your left and just ahead is our health center on your right. Look for the large green awning.

Parking is available directly across the street from the health center. Parking is free for up to two hours.

	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	10:00am	--	--	10:00am	--	--	--
Close	4:00pm	--	--	7:30pm	--	--	--

Note: Please note the following schedule changes:
Monday, May 13th - Open 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Monday, May 27th - CLOSED

The last appointment of the day is scheduled 1 hour prior to closing.

We offer referrals for treatment of HIV and healthcare needs beyond the scope of our family planning services.

Just Need to Talk?
Call our Sexual Health Counseling & Referral Hotline at 1-877-686-5772 option 3.

Languages

English; interpretation available for other languages; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

Health Center Services and Information

Walk-in Services

Walk-in appointments are available for emergency contraception and pregnancy tests. All other services as this health center may be available on a walk-in basis based on appointment availability.

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
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.

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 noon, and your prescription will be available for pick up after 2pm 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; HIV testing.

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.

Only infants and toddlers in a car seat or stroller are allowed into the exam room. We request that you please make arrangements for childcare for any other children.

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check in and complete paperwork.

Payment Information

If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. Please bring the following documents:

photo ID
proof of residence

Fees for services are based on your household income.

Please bring proof of income when you arrive for your visit.

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
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.

Payment plans are available for many services.

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.

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.

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

Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception) in Fitchburg, MA

Fitchburg Health Center offers the following emergency contraception (morning after pill) and related services:

emergency contraception
birth control pills as emergency contraception
copper IUD insertion
pregnancy testing
rape crisis counseling referrals

Emergency contraception (morning after pill) is available at this location:

on a walk-in basis: We will accommodate walk-in patients as our schedule allows.
during all business hours by appointment

Emergency contraception is available any time that we are open. Anyone age 17 and older can pick up Emergency Contraception without a prescription from the supply window for just $37. If you are under age 17, you need a quick visit to get a prescription - you can do a walk-in appointment, get a prescription, and leave with Emergency Contraception.

Questions about sexual health? Call 1-877-686-5772, option 3, for our free, anonymous and confidential Sexual Health Counseling & Referral Hotline.

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.

The copper IUD may also be used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. Ask your health care provider for more information.

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.

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.