Which online birth control services prescribe for teens or under 18?

Short answer: most commercial telemedicine birth-control companies require patients to be 18+, so for people under 18 the best options are public/federally funded family‑planning clinics, Planned Parenthood (in‑person or their telehealth app), and school‑based or community health centers — because those programs are explicitly set up to serve minors and often allow teens to consent to contraception without parental permission (depending on state law).

Specific services and notes

• Planned Parenthood / Planned Parenthood Direct — Planned Parenthood clinics and their telehealth service are the most consistently teen‑friendly option. Many affiliates explicitly provide confidential contraception to minors where state law allows. Call your local affiliate to confirm telehealth/age rules.

• Title X family‑planning clinics / Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) — these public clinics provide low‑cost or free contraceptive care and commonly accept minors without parental consent (varies by state). Find local clinics through your state health department or the HRSA health center finder.

• School‑based health centers or adolescent clinics — if your school or district has a health center, they often provide contraception confidentially or can refer you to teen clinics.

Services that usually require you to be 18+ (so they typically will not prescribe to under‑18s)

• Nurx
• Lemonaid Health
• GoodRx Care (formerly HeyDoctor)
• Hers
• Simple Health / other subscription birth‑control services
• Folx (LGBTQ‑focused; typically 18+)

Why the difference

• Federally funded and public teen clinics are set up to protect minors’ access and confidentiality under many state laws. Commercial telehealth companies generally set an 18+ policy for prescribing.

What to do next

1. Tell me your state (or ZIP) and I can look up local teen‑friendly clinics and telehealth options near you.
2. If you prefer an online route now, call Planned Parenthood Direct or your local Planned Parenthood and ask whether they serve teens and what ages they accept.
3. If confidentiality is a concern, mention that when you call — staff can tell you whether they can treat someone your age without parental consent.

If you want, give your state (or ZIP) and age and I’ll pull up teen‑friendly clinic/telehealth options near you.