The SPOT for birth control choices in Central Oregon offers free or low cost birth control (for women and men), annual exams for women, STI/STD testing, outreach and education in order to promote sexual health and well being in Deschutes County. Services are by law, confidential to all persons. If you have health insurance or you think you make too much money, call us. We may be able to help you receive low-cost or free birth control services.
For appointments in Bend, Redmond or La Pine and general questions call (541) 322-7499
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We have locations throughout Central Oregon in Bend, Redmond and La Pine. Please see below for locations and hours.
Services available from nurses, nurse practitioners and doctor at our Central Oregon (Bend, Redmond and La Pine) locations:
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Birth control counseling and instructions (walk out with an entire year's worth of the method of your choice!)
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Annual exams, pelvic exams and pap smears
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Emergency contraception / Plan B (the "Morning-After" pill)
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Free condoms
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Pregnancy tests and pregnancy counseling
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Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases/infections (STDs/STIs)
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HIV testing
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Personalized sexual health education
Birth Control Methods Available at our SPOT locations in Bend, Redmond and La Pine:
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Condoms
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Birth control pills
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Ortho Evra ("The Patch")
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NuvaRing
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Depo Provera injections ("The Shot")
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Implanon
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IUD (Paragard) and IUS (Mirena) (Intra-Uterine Device and Intra-Uterine System)
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EC (Emergency Contraception) - Plan B (the "Morning-After" pill)
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Spermicide
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Natural family planning
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Abstinence
No Need For An Exam, Get Birth Control Right Away!
The SPOT locations in Bend, Redmond and La Pine offer delayed exams. These allow women to start a birth control method the day they walk into the clinic and without having an initial exam. At the clinic the nurse will carefully screen the client, provide counseling about birth control options, inform about the correct use of the chosen method, and will provide tips for being safer and healthier.
Additional Services Offered By Our Caring and Experienced Staff:
- Breast self-exams
- Counseling and referrals for relationship abuse or violence
- Assessment, counseling, and referral on how to stop smoking and/or chewing tobacco
- Assessment, counseling and referral for substance abuse treatment
- Nutrition counseling
- Eating disorder referrals
- STD/HIV risk assessment and prevention counseling
- Immunization recommendations
- Behavioral health referrals
- Referral to services for additional medical, social, or financial assistance
- S.A.N.E. Exams (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) - within 48 hours of a sexual assault
