Answer: FPHS does not provide abortion services. We provide all-options pregnancy education and support the right of the client to make her own decision based on her situation. We provide medically accurate abortion information including the name and locations of organizations that provide these services. FPHS staff may not make abortion referrals.
If you need abortion information, you may also call the National Abortion Federation hotline at 1-800-772-9100. All calls are confidential.

Answer: FPHS also offers ‘over the counter’ birth control supplies, such as condoms (many varieties to choose from, including non-latex) and contraceptive foam. These supplies are very affordable and no appointment is needed to buy these supplies. Just stop in at your convenience!

Answer: Family Planning Health Services (FPHS) provides access to confidential family planning services no matter what your age (Wisconsin statute § 253.07(c)(3)). Parental communication is encouraged, but neither consent nor notification is required for minors to receive family planning services (both prescription/non-prescription birth control supplies) or testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.

Read more about the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

Answer: You can sign and submit an EC pledge form and/or you can make a tax-deductible donation to support the campaign.

Click here to see EC pledge.

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Answer: If you had unprotected sex, Emergency Contraception (EC) may be an option for you.
- You need to take EC within 72 hours after unprotected sex.
- EC is a sequence of two doses of specific combined oral contraceptives taken 12 hours apart to prevent an unintended pregnancy from occurring.
- EC does not interrupt an established pregnancy.
- For more information or to make a confidential appointment for EC, call FPHS at 1-800-246-5743.

Answer: We also provide Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) screening and treatment for males, too. Call to schedule and appointment with our nurse practitioner for and STI exam. Please plan to pay in full for the STI exam at the time you receive services. If you are covered for the exam and/or treatment through your health insurance plan, we are happy to submit the service(s) to your insurance carrier for you and issue a refund to you when the insurance company pays the claim.

Answer: Certain health care providers including physicians, physician assistants, and nurses are permitted an exception from the sexual assault reporting requirements so they may provide family planning services, pregnancy tests, obstetrical health care or screening or diagnosis and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. However, this exception does not apply to all circumstances. Providers of family planning and sexually transmitted infection services must make a professional judgment to determine whether a report is needed to protect the patient. See Wisconsin statute § 48.981 (2m) for further information.