Minnesota Family Planning and STD Hotline Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health

Call 1.800.78FACTS (1.800.783.2287 voice/TTY)
F R E E,     C O N F I D E N T I A L     I N F O R M A T I O N     S T A T E W I D E Sorry, we can only accept calls from Minnesota. From other states, please call The National STD and HIV Hotline 1-800-CDC-INFO
	78 Facts about Sex and birth control and sexually transmitted infections.
	Too embarrassed to talk to someone? You can talk to us.
	Why Call? There's a lot of inaccurate information out there. We can give you the Facts. We use the latest guidelines from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

M O N D A Y  -  F R I D A Y    9 A. M. - 8 P. M. S A T U R D A Y    9 A. M. - 2 P. M.
	Birth Control				Health Educators can talk to you about pregnancy symptoms, birth control methods you can get, how to use them, their side-effects and effectiveness and where to get them. And it's all confidential.
	Emergency Contraception				Emergency contraception is safe and effective if you take it within 72 hours after sex. This is not an abortion pill - it won't do anything if you're already pregnant. We'll tell you where to get it when you need it, and how to get it ahead of time, so you're prepared for emergencies.
	Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)				Health Educators can discuss general symptoms of sexually transmitted infections: Chancroid Chlamydia Genital Warts Gonorrhea Hepatitis Herpes HIV/AIDS Nongonococcal Urethritis Pubic Lice Scabies Syphilis Trichomoniasis Vaginitis They can't diagnose, but they'll refer you to a confidential clinic near you if you need testing or treatment. Educators can talk with you about STI treatment options and tell you about the best ways to prevent infections for you and your partner.
	Pregnancy / STI Prevention				Educators can talk about ways to prevent unplanned pregnancy and STIs, including abstinence, condoms and dental dams.
	Clinic Referrals				The Hotline can provide affordable clinic referrals throughout the entire state of Minnesota for: Affordable birth control, Sexually transmitted infection testing/treatment, Pregnancy tests and counseling, Pap smears and pelvic exams, Support groups for sexual health concerns.
	The Hotline				Established in 1978, the Minnesota Family Planning & STD Hotline serves the entire state of Minnesota and the call is free. The Hotline provides reliable and confidential information to callers regardless of age. Each time you call you will speak with a Health Educator one-on-one, in complete confidence. Hotline hours are:      Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.      Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
	External Links				Minnesota Department of Health: STD fact sheets STD Statistics STDs in the News Reporting an STD STD Testing CDC STD Treatment Guidelines CDC General Information STDs Minnesota AIDS Project AIDSLine ASHA Introduction to STDs STD Image Library

Call 1.800.78FACTS (1.800.783.2287 voice/TTY)
78 Facts about sex you and your partner need to know.
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