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I can give a much more precise list if you tell me which country (and state/province if in the U.S./Canada). Rules and company age policies vary a lot by location. Below is general, actionable guidance and a few named places that commonly do prescribe or help teens get birth control.
Quick summary
- Many local public sexual-health clinics, Title X clinics, and Planned Parenthood centers will provide contraception to teens (often without parental consent, depending on local law).
- Several national telehealth services require patients to be 18+, so they may not be an option.
- If an online service’s age policy is unclear, call their support or use a local clinic or school-based health center instead.
Services to check first (U.S.-focused)
- Planned Parenthood / Planned Parenthood Direct app — Planned Parenthood clinics and their telehealth app commonly serve adolescents and provide contraceptive prescriptions; parental-consent rules depend on state law, but many states allow minors to consent to contraception.
- Local public health or county sexual-health clinics (Title X clinics) — these clinics often provide low- or no-cost birth control to teens and typically have processes to serve minors.
- School-based health centers or school nurse programs — many high schools/colleges partner with clinics or telehealth services for students.
- Local community health centers / Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) — frequently see teens and can prescribe contraception.
Commercial telehealth platforms (often 18+; verify before relying on them)
- Nurx, Lemonaid, Hers (or "Hims & Hers"), GoodRx Care, and Maven are popular telehealth companies that commonly require users to be 18+. If you’re under 18, these are often not options, but policies can change—check directly.
Other options
- Pharmacy access: In many places emergency contraception (morning-after pill) is available over the counter to people of any age; some areas have pharmacist prescriptive authority for regular birth control. Check local pharmacy policies.
- Local nonprofit teen sexual-health programs: many cities have youth clinics or nonprofits offering confidential services to minors.
What to do next (practical steps)
- Tell me your country (and state/province if in the U.S./Canada) and I’ll list specific online services or clinics in your area that serve teens.
- If you prefer to act now: search for “Planned Parenthood telehealth [your city/state]”, “Title X clinic [your county]” or call your school health office for referrals.
- If confidentiality or parental consent is a concern, say so — I’ll include resources about minor consent laws in your area.
If you give your location I’ll provide specific services and contact details that are appropriate for teens there.