Teen Clinic at Asian Health Services first began as a volunteer effort in 2002 when Asian Health Services physicians and Youth Program staff recognized the growing need for youth-specific hours for medical care that would ensure confidentiality for youth clients. Today, the Teen Clinic is a fully supported effort, operating every Wednesday evening from 5-7p.m.at the Asian Health Medical Center at 818 Webster Street.
The Teen Clinic is staffed by the Youth Program Coordinator, Youth Program staff, youth leaders, one physician, and one medical assistant.
Free Services
- Safe, confidential space
- One-to-one health education counseling
- Condoms and lube
- STI screening and treatment
- HIV testing
- Pelvic exams and pap smears
- Prenancy testing
- Birth control prescriptions
- Abortion referrals
Successes
- In 2002 Teen Clinic received state and private funds to sustain physician and medical assistant support.
- In 2002, the Teen Clinic transitions from a bi-weekly to weekly clinic offered every Wednesday from 5-7p.m.
- Asian Health Services Youth Program staff establish formal leadership development programming, training, and integration of youth leaders into Teen Clinic setting.
- Asian Health Services Youth Program was featured in the FamilyPACT educational video “Teens Have Questions, Clinics Have Answers”
- Asian Health Services co-sponsors the roundtable discussion “Building Healthy Communities: Southeast Asians and Teen Pregnancy”