Community Resource Centers

Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio maintains Resource Centers in every community with a diverse selection of books, videos, brochures, and other educational materials for public use. Together, our Community Resource Centers comprise Northeast Ohio's largest library and information center specializing in materials about human sexuality, family planning and reproductive health.

To visit or inquire about any of our educational resources, please contact our Education and Outreach staff in your community.

Each Community Resource Center maintains its own schedule and educational resources. Most Community Resource Centers are open during regular business hours, but we ask that you call ahead if you are able. If we do not have exactly what you are looking for locally, we will help get you what you need.

These web resources may also be useful.

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Some materials available at our Community Resource Centers include:

Books

A large selection of books is available on a wide variety of topics that relate to reproductive health issues, human sexuality, sex education, healthy lifestyles and teen education. These are just a few the most popular titles:

     •  Abstinence and Self Esteem
     •  Birth Control Options
     •  Condom Use
     •  Dating Safely
     •  Emergency Contraception
     •  Female Facts
     •  Healthy Decision-Making
     •  How To Talk to Your Child About Sex
     •  Sexually Transmitted Infections

Like a public library, books must be checked out and returned on-time. Your local Community Education and Outreach staff can inform you of the borrowing policies.

HIP Kits (Health Information Packets Kits)

Kits containing samples and information on all available methods of birth control are available for rental or purchase. The rental fee is $10, plus a $10 deposit. Purchase price for kits is $50. "HIP Kits" may be borrowed for 7 days. Fines for overdue kits are $1 per day. Fees are subject to change without notice.

Health Information Brochures

Brochures on a variety of topics are available, including, but not limited to:

     •  Abstinence
     •  Birth control methods
     •  Gynecological Exams
     •  Healthy relationships
     •  HIV/AIDS
     •  Puberty
     •  Safer sex
     •  Sexually transmitted infections

Since PPNEO does not get brochures free-of-charge, a fee may be assessed to large quantities of some brochures.

Baby Think It Over

Teachers or teen group leaders can borrow life-like babies for students to "parent" over a weekend. The babies cry spontaneously, just like newborns, and must be held to become quiet, thanks to microchip technology. Comes with worksheets and permission slips.

Dolls may be rented at a fee of $10 per doll. Dolls need to be reserved at least 2 weeks in advance. 8 doll minimum.

Baby Think It Over dolls are only available through our Cleveland Community Resource Center.

Videos and Curricula

Videos and curriculum are available for check out to teachers and community organizations, based on availability. Topics available are:

     •  Abstinence & Contraception
     •  Communication Skills
     •  Dating Violence
     •  Healthy Relationships
     •  HIV/AIDS
     •  Puberty
     •  Self esteem
     •  Sexual Responsibility
     •  Sexually Transmitted Infections

Please contact our Education and Outreach staff in your community for more information or to review any of our resources. Each Community Resource Center maintains its own schedule and educational materials. Most Community Resource Centers are open during regular business hours, but we ask that you call ahead if you are able. If we do not have exactly what you are looking for locally, we will help get you what you need.

To make an appointment for health services, please contact one of our health centers directly or call 1-800-230-PLAN to be connected to the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you.