Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception (EC) can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, like a broken condom or missed birth control pill. EC can be used up to 5 days (120 hours) after unprotected sex, but the sooner you take it, the more effective it is.
Tapestry provides this care with complete confidentiality and respect for your decision. Call your preferred Health Clinic with any age-related questions or additional support.
Free condoms, latex barriers, and other safer sex supplies are also available at every Tapestry clinic on a walk-in basis. No appointment or ID needed.
Someone who has had unprotected sex or experienced contraceptive failure, including a broken condom or missed pill.
Tapestry provides this care with complete confidentiality and respect for your decision. Call your preferred Health Clinic with any age-related questions or additional support.
You or your partner can access this service.
No appointment, prescription, or parental consent is required.
Walk in during operating hours at any Tapestry Health Clinic.
There are two types of emergency contraception available at Tapestry.
The pill is taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex and can be effective up to 5 days after.
The copper IUD is an effective form of emergency contraception and can also serve as ongoing long-term birth control after insertion.
Your clinician can help you decide which option is right for your situation.
Call your preferred Health Clinic to schedule an appointment. An appointment is needed for an IUD insertion.
Walk-ins are available for EC pills, just come to any Tapestry Health Clinic during operating hours — no appointment needed.
Emergency contraception, condoms, and safer sex supplies are all available on a walk-in basis.
Emergency contraception is often free or very low-cost at Tapestry. MassHealth and most insurance plans are accepted. Sliding scale options are available.
No one is turned away for inability to pay. If cost is a concern, let our staff know.
Safer sex supplies are always free.