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Birth Control in Santa Barbara, CA

Birth control is a safe way to prevent pregnancy and treat certain health problems. There are many types of birth control. We can help you find the best method for you.

Birth Control Methods Offered Birth Control Offered

Please note that pricing may vary depending on your insurance coverage. Contact our health center for more information. Not sure which method is best? Learn More.

Education & Lifestyle

  • pill-pack Birth control counseling
  • fertility-awareness-method Emergency contraception pills
    $40
  • fertility-awareness-method Fertility Awareness Methods (FAMs)

Permanent Birth Control (Sterilization)

  • vasectomy Vasectomy

Low Maintenance

  • IUD-mirena IUD

Used on a Schedule

  • patch Birth control patch
  • ring Birth control ring (NuvaRing)
  • shot Birth control shot

Used every time

  • cervical-cap Cervical cap
  • condom Condoms
  • diaphragm Diaphragm

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Plan Your Visit

Learn how to prepare for your visit in order to get the birth control that’s best for you.

By appointment only

During all business hours

Birth Control Details

A vasectomy usually requires two visits - one for education and consent, and another for the surgery itself. A semen sample will be needed after three months to confirm that the vasectomy was successful.

Payment Information

Please contact this health center for birth control services pricing information.


Insurance information

Some services may be covered by your insurance. If you want to use your insurance, please be sure to have 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 (888) 898-3806.

If you are eligible for financial assistance you may be asked to bring documentation with you to the health center.

518 Garden Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 USA

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HOURS

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Day
Hours
Monday
10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday
8 am - 5 pm
Wednesday
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
8 am - 5 pm
Saturday
8 am - 5 pm
Sunday
Closed

Walk-in Information

If you need emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill), you can walk in anytime we’re open.

You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available. If you have the time to wait, we will make every effort to fit you in the same day. If we can’t see you, we will give you the first priority appointment available.

Please call 888-898-3806 for current Walk-In hours.

At this health center, we require appointments for all health services except for the following types of visits. Patients may drop in for the services listed below during Drop-In Hours only:

Available Drop-In Services
Emergency contraception Pregnancy testing STI testing Urinary tract infection testing and treatment Birth control pickup (for patients with active prescriptions on file with this health center)

Appointments

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 888-898-3806 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

We now offer mobile Check-In! We have partnered with Curago Health to help reduce your wait time in the health centers. All you need to do is click the link on your appointment confirmation text and/or email to complete your registration. Providing this essential information ahead of time will reduce the amount of time it takes to check-in once you arrive for the appointment.

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