Can I get the pill (or other types of birth control) on my own?

In North Carolina, you have the right to family planning services, including birth control and emergency contraception, without permission from your parents. The clinic is open each weekday 8 AM -5 PM at the Richmond County Department of Health Services.  Call for an appointment 910-997-8301. 



Show All Answers

1. Can I get the pill (or other types of birth control) on my own?
2. What if I don’t live with my parents and I am in foster care?
3. Will my provider tell my parents if I’m gay, lesbian, or bisexual?
4. Can I get tested for an STI without my parents knowing?
5. Why do I need to tell my provider if I’m having sex?
6. Will my healthcare provider tell my parents what we talked about?
7. What can I talk about with my healthcare provider?
8. I'm teen, can I come without a parent or guardian?
9. I need buying food and paying bills. Who do I call?
10. Can I get help with my medical condition?