We’re Talking - Are You Listening?

Click here to read  Georgia Youth Voices About Sex and Sexuality
 

 

Your Rights as a Minor in Georgia


To learn about minor's rights to reproductive health services, click here to see our Minor's Rights Card. Issues covered include:

  • Informed Consent
  • Confidentiality
  • Importance of open communication
  • Facilitating communication
  • Emergency contraception
  • Pregnancy, prenatal care, and childbirth
  • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) care
  • HIV/AIDS testing and treatment
  • Substance abuse
  • Emergency care
  • Improving access to reproductive health care

 

Resources for Teen Parents

 

Here is a list of resources that we hope will help you face the challenges of parenting. Note: Inclusion in the list does not constitute endorsement by G-CAPP, nor is G-CAPP responsible for the content or materials posted on these sites.

Adolescent Services Network Directory - listing of available services in Georgia
 

Clinic Finder - find care in your area.

Second Chance Homes offer safe, supervised living arrangements for teen mothers and their babies.
 

The Doula Project provides home-based services to first time pregnant adolescents ages 10 to 19. Services are offered in English and Spanish in the Southeast Atlanta, Southwest Atlanta, and Tri-Cities communities.
 

Georgia Department of Community Health provides information on working to improve health and access to care in Georgia, including Medicaid.
 

Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHR) Division of Public Health provides information on public health in Georgia.

Girl Mom provides information on the rights of pregnant and parenting teens, advice for teen moms, and a forum for teen moms to communicate with each other for support.
 

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Georgia provides information through their PowerLine hotline on Medicaid approved healthcare referrals and information on free or low-cost healthcare and public health programs. They also provide breastfeeding support services. Referrals are available in English or Spanish.
 

Kids Health provides general health information for parents, kids and teens.
 

The National Fatherhood Initiative provides information on improving the well-being of kids through increased numbers of children growing up with father participation.
 

One Young Parent provides support and education for teen parents, their families and their friends.
 

PeachCare provides information on free or low-cost health information for Georgia's children.
  

Young Mommies is dedicated to supporting, informing and connecting young mothers.
 

Zero to Three provides information and resources on parenting children ages birth to three years.
 

Minor's Rights Card shares details about minors' rights to reproductive health services

 

Additional Teen Resources

Here is a short list of resources for teens. Please note that inclusion in the list does not constitute endorsement by G-CAPP, nor is G-CAPP responsible for the content or materials posted on these sites.

 

Where to go for Contraceptive Services

Confidential contraceptive services are available from any health care facility funded through Title X or for any patients using Medicaid to receive services. Some examples include public health departments, teen centers, and most Planned Parenthoods. To find a Title X funded facility in your area click here. To find a teen center in your area click here. Planned Parenthood also offers confidential contraceptive services.

 

Also, to locate service providers in the metro area, search the United Way 211 database. 

 

If you have questions about sex and pregnancy or if you think you might be pregnant and need health information...

If you have questions about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)…

If you have general questions about your health:

If you have questions about sex, protection, and contraception…

  • Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-PLAN
  • It’s Your Sex Life at 1-888-BE-SAFE-1

If you think you have an STD…

  • STD Info Line at 1-800-227-8922

For more information on Emergency Contraception…

  • Emergency Contraception Hotline at 1-888-668-2528

If you’ve been abused…

  • National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453

For info on a Planned Parenthood Clinic near you…

  • Planned Parenthood at 1-800-230-PLAN

For general advice…

  • Teen Help at 1-800-840-5704