Can I use health insurance to pay for my visit?

CWHC does accept some insurance. Please visit our Paying for Services page for information about insurance and other payment options.

Is CWHC’s space wheelchair accessible?

Yes, CWHC's space is wheelchair accessible. When you call to schedule your visit, please let us know you are using a wheelchair, and we will let you know how to enter the building.

Is CWHC a free clinic?

No, CWHC is not a free clinic. We offer all services on an affordable sliding scale. Learn more about the sliding scale on our Paying for Services page.

Does CWHC have sliding scale fees?

Yes. All of our services are offered on a sliding scale alongside clients’ ability to use their insurance. Please visit our Paying for Services page for more information.

What kinds of birth control does CWHC offer?

CWHC offers comprehensive birth control counseling. In addition, we can provide the following birth control methods: cervical cap, condoms (internal and external), diaphragm, oral contraceptive pills, the Nuva Ring, the patch, the IUD and spermicidal gel. In addition we offer referrals for depo provera.

Does CWHC offer emergency contraception?

Yes. Emergency contraception must be administered within 72 hours after the incident of unprotected intercourse. Please call for more information: 773.935-6126.

Do you have evening and weekend appointments?

Some programs offer evening and weekend availability. All visits, on the weekends and during the week, are by appointment only.

Do you do STI screening?

Yes, CWHC provides complete screening for sexually transmitted diseases/infections.

Do you do abortions?

CWHC is a pro-choice organization. We do not provide abortions but we provide referrals as requested.

We offer pregnancy options counseling for our clients with referrals and complete information about abortion, adoption, and prenatal referrals.

Can I have my baby through CWHC?

No, CWHC does not provide prenatal care. We did have a prenatal program from 1982-2002 but no longer provide this service. We can offer referrals for prenatal care. Please call (773) 935-6126 for more information about these referrals.

CWHC does support women and trans people on their path to pregnancy through our Alternative Insemination program.

Can I walk in for an appointment?

No, CWHC is not a walk-in clinic. We do require that our clients set an appointment with us. We will see clients on a squeeze in basis only for the following concerns: urinary tract infection and some pregnancy screening. Any client who chooses a squeeze in appointment should call first and must arrive at the health center at the beginning of a scheduled clinic (typically 9am, 1pm and 6pm). All squeeze in clients will wait until a health provider can see them. Please contact our gynecology program at (773) 935-6126 before you come in to the clinic for a squeeze in appointment.

No walk in or squeeze in appointments are available in our counseling program. A scheduled in-take appointment is required to begin counseling services, with more information on our Counseling page.

Can I get therapy at CWHC?

CWHC does provide counseling services. Read more information about the counseling services we provide on our Counseling page.

Have additional questions?

We’ll do our best to answer them! Please contact us at (773) 935-6126.