Teen-Friendly Health Services
Every year, thousands of teens come to UHPP for health care services. We're glad to see you and want to do everything we can to make sure you are comfortable and able to get the services you need. Our professional staff will encourage you to ask questions and will do their best to give you all the information you need to make informed decisions about your health.
UHPP Center Locations and Business Hours
For a complete listing of center locations and business hours, please click here.
Services By Appointment
Most patients who come to UHPP for services call first to make an appointment. Be sure when you call to let us know if you have an urgent problem, so we can try to schedule you as soon as possible.
Walk-In Services (Teen Clinic)
Our Albany and Hudson health centers both offer a special walk-in clinic, just for teens, on Thursday afternoons. Patients who come to these clinics are seen on a first come, first served basis, so if you need medical services be sure to come early. While you're waiting to be seen, the teen clinics offer special teen-friendly waiting rooms with snacks, comfortable chairs and couches and lots of information. The waiting rooms are staffed by our S.T.A.R.S. high school peer educators, who will be glad to answer any questions you have while you are waiting to be seen by our medical staff. In fact, you can just come to Teen Clinic to talk or use the resources-you don't have to come only for medical services. OR you can bring a friend.
Please bring your school ID and proof of where you live with you to Teen Clinic.
How Do I Pay For Services?
UHPP accepts cash, check or credit card for payment of services. Most services must be paid for at the time of your visit. Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood (UHPP) accepts a wide range of health insurances. For those who don't have health insurance, we offer family planning services on a sliding scale, based on income. Many of our patients qualify for finanical assistance. Our staff is ready to provide you with information about these programs and to help you with the enrollment process.
We Protect Your Privacy
Under New York State law, minors can give informed consent and receive confidential services without parental notification or consent.
UHPP encourages minors to include a parent or another responsible adult in decision making regarding their sexual health and choices surrounding unintended pregnancies. Please inform staff if you are concerned about confidentiality, so we can make necessary arrangements to notify you of test results or billing information.
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