Sexual and Reproductive Health
We empower youth to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health through innovative and inclusive educational programs, community engagement, and accessible testing.
Counseling, Testing, Referral, and Linkage
The Counseling, Testing, Referral and Linkage (CTRL) program provides testing for HIV, STI, and pregnancy, risk reduction counseling, pregnancy options counseling, and support to ensure linkages to health care and social services. All services are provided free of charge to youth 12 years or older. Youth of all gender and sexual identities are welcomed and encouraged to participate in CTRL services.
TESTING DAYS AND HOURS
Walk In and Appointment Available
Monday through Thursday
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
LAYC’s Kaplan Building
1419 Columbia Road, NW
3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20009
Test for HIV, STI (Chlamydia & Gonorrhea only), and Pregnancy Tests.
A nurse practitioner offers free birth control consultations and STI treatments every Thursday evening from 4-7 p.m. by appointment only.
LOCATION
Kaplan Building
1419 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
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Click for the latest statistics, goals, and more from the CTRL Program.
CONTACT
Please call (202) 319-2252 if you would like to schedule an appointment or learn more about these services.
Sexual Wellness Advocacy by Teens (SWAT) Program
The Sexual Wellness Advocacy by Teens (SWAT) Program aims to create an “army” of youth who are trained as peer educators to promote healthy sexuality and reproductive health, including the prevention of HIV, STI, and unplanned pregnancy.
In addition to increasing participants’ own knowledge and how to communicate key information to their peers, the program promotes a culture of openness and self-respect around sexual and reproductive health. SWAT programs are taught at middle and high schools in the DC area, creating improved partnerships with LAYC and opportunities to do outreach for testing services.
SWAT has partnered with GWU’s Compañeros de la Salud, a medical student organization that supports curriculum implementation, research development, and mentorship opportunities for young people.
CONTACT
Lauren Lapointe
Sexual Reproductive Health Program Manager
lauren@layc-dc.org
(202) 319-1238
SWAT trained 616 youth from 2021 to 2022. Click to learn more!
LOCATION
Kaplan Building
1419 Columbia Road, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009