Birth control education

Healthy Children is a website for parents by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The website features health information for babies through young adults as well as prenatal information.

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Led by the Baltimore City Health Department and the Family League of Baltimore City, B’More for Healthy Babies (BHB) brings together communities, organizations, and resources so that every baby might have the best start possible.

1001 E Fayette St Baltimore MD 21202

 (410) 396-9994

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The Office of Youth and Trauma Services works to prevent and mitigate exposure to violence and trauma for youth ages 11-24 years. This is accomplished through implementation of evidence based public health and human service models, and collaboration with community, youth and families. Their focus includes school-based violence prevention and intervention, suicide prevention, trauma informed care and mental health first aid training, and victim services. 

See other resources by Baltimore City Health Department:

Baltimore City Health Department: Tobacco & Smoking Cessation
Baltimore City Health Department: Dental Clinics
Baltimore City Health Department: Immunization Program
Baltimore City Health Department: Maternal & Infant Care Program

1001 E Fayette St Office of Youth Violence Prevention Baltimore MD 21202

 (410) 396-7512

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Alice! is not one person, but a team. The Go Ask Alice! site is supported by a team of Columbia University health promotion specialists, health care providers, and other health professionals, along with a staff of information and research specialists and writers. Go Ask Alice! team members have advanced degrees in public health, health education, medicine, counseling, and a number of other relevant fields.

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Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition Youth Opportunity Center (HEBCAC-YO) addresses the education, counseling, and career development and training needs of out of school youth in East Baltimore. Our caring and knowledgeable staff provides: on site GED and pre-GED classes; individual and group counseling; career training in high growth industries (such as healthcare, hospitality, and construction); life skills workshops and clubs and other fun social activities. YO! serves out-of-school youth and young adults by providing wide-ranging support services and opportunities for participants to reach their academic and career goals. We also connect youth to other needed wrap-around services such as housing, family support and healthcare by referral.

1212 N Wolfe St Baltimore MD 21213

 (443) 524-2800

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iwannaknow.org is designed to help you learn about your sexual health. This website offers facts, support, and resources to answer your questions about sexual health, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), healthy relationships, and more.

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KidsHealth provides information about health, behavior, and development designed for parents and teens.

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Living Classrooms Foundation strengthens communities and inspires young people to achieve their potential through hands on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms.”

1417 Thames Street (main offices) Baltimore MD 21231

 410.685.0295

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Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood is a group mentoring program serving Kings between the ages of 8 and 18 who live in the Baltimore Metropolitan area since 1996 where education, speakers, trips, sporting events, health forums, conflict resolution, STD and AIDS workshops, and real conversations about the ‘Hood’ come together to build strong Kings and prepare them to compete in a society that too often allows them to slip through the cracks. The program has real life conversations about topics that impact our community.

2100 N Monroe St 2nd Floor Baltimore MD 21216

 (410) 852-8013

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OPWWEE BmoreWet!, a STEM program by OMOL, focuses on youth ages 10 -18 called Mariners. Mariners are exposed to mental wellness in nature through marine education, water access (fishing, boating, kayaking) and aquatic STEM research.

2810 Shirley Ave Baltimore MD

 443-402-6246

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Bedsider is an online birth control support network for women 18-29. The goal is to help women find the method of birth control that’s right for them and learn how to use it consistently and effectively. The site has information about birth control methods to explore methods, compare methods and answers questions; learn where to get it including at health centers, over the counter emergency contraception; and reminders for birth control reminders and appointment reminders.

See other resources by Power to Decide:

Power to Decide: TeenTalk

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TeenTalk is a sexual health resource by Power to Decide whose goal is to present the facts. They give information on sex, love, and relationships so that you can make informed decisions and live your best life.

See other resources by Power to Decide:

Power to Decide: Bedsider

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Scarleteen is an independent, grassroots sexuality and relationships education and support organization and website. The site and services is designed to provide information about sexuality, sex, sexual health, relationships, advice and support. An online chat and text hotline are also available through this website.

Mon 1:00pm-4:00pm, Tue 3:00pm-6:00pm, Wed Closed, Thu Closed, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, Sat 11:00am-2:00pm, Sun Closed

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Website and magazine designed to help teens with answers to their question about sex, relationships, pregnancy, STDs, birth control, sexual orientation and more.

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Teen Source is an online hub for accurate information about STIs, birth control, and healthy relationships.

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The Violet Project provides sexual and reproductive health education and resources to all youth in Maryland. At violetproject.org, youth can learn about these topics and order safer sex products, menstrual products, and STI testing, all for FREE! The Violet Project is by youth, for youth, with many volunteer opportunities for teens and young adults!

600 North Wolfe Street Phipps 248 Baltimore MD 21287

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Website dedicated to helping teens in Baltimore learn about all birth control methods including long-acting reversible contraception methods, find places they can get methods, how to get methods for free, and where to find emergency contraception (morning after pill) to prevent an unwanted pregnancy

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The Westside Youth Opportunity Center (Westside YO) works with Baltimore City residents between 18 and 24 years old. They are primarily a career development program that includes a full academic program ranging from adult basic education all the way to GED preparation. They are youth development based with case management at or core.

1510 W Lafayette Ave Baltimore MD 21217

 (410) 545-6953

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