Services for each step of the way

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Medical Services

Pregnancy Testing

What: A urine pregnancy test is a reliable method of assessing for pregnancy. The test looks for a hormone called HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). The presence of this hormone typically indicates pregnancy and can be detected in the urine 10 days after fertilization and by blood 8 days after fertilization of the egg and attachment to the uterine wall. Most people schedule a urine pregnancy test around the time of a missed period. A blood test is not routinely performed to diagnose a pregnancy.

Who: Female patients ages 12 years or older.

Cost: No cost for urine pregnancy testing. $10 for blood testing, if deemed necessary by clinician.

STD/STI Testing

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)/Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing

What: Blood and urine tests are used to look for commonly occurring sexually transmitted diseases and infections that can be passed between partners during sexual contact. We offer testing for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis.

Additionally, we test for other (non-STD/STI related) infections including vaginal yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and urinary tract infections.

Who: Individuals over the age of 12 who present certain risk factors determined by the medical professional.

Cost: $15-50. Financial aid available to qualifying patients.

Contact us to schedule STD/STI testing.

Pap Smear Test

What: A Pap smear or Pap test is a medical test in which a medical provider collects cells from the cervix during a pelvic exam* and those cells then undergo a microscopic examination. These cells are evaluated for abnormalities, such as the presence of cancerous or precancerous cells. A Pap test can detect certain viral infections such as human papillomavirus (HPV), which is known to cause cervical cancer.

*The pelvic exam also includes an inspection of external and internal genital areas and an assessment of the health of the reproductive system and organs. It can also help identify pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), fibroids, etc.

Who: Pap testing is available for all premenopausal women. Doctors recommend getting a Pap smear at 21 years of age and then at least once every three years. If you have certain risk factors, you may need to get them more frequently. These factors include:
– Prior diagnosis of cervical cancer or a Pap smear that showed precancerous cells
– Exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES) before birth
– HIV infection
– Weakened immune system due to organ transplant, chemotherapy or chronic corticosteroid use
– History of smoking

Cost: $50-$75 for Pap (w/ STI Testing). Financial aid available to qualifying patients.

Ultrasound Imaging

What: Ultrasound imaging can be used to detect and confirm a pregnancy. Claris offers limited obstetric ultrasound scans. These scans are not intended for diagnostic purposes, but are used for the following medical purposes:

Determine the viability of a pregnancy.
Determine the location of an embryo or fetus.
Determine the gestational age of the pregnancy.

These are all important to determine after initially confirming a pregnancy with a urine or blood pregnancy test.

Who: Ultrasound scans are made available to patients who have a positive pregnancy test, are at least 6 weeks pregnant, and have not had a previous ultrasound.

Cost: No cost to qualifying patients

Health Screening

What: Basic health assessment to check blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc. There’s also an opportunity to discuss and evaluate sexual health, address any areas of concern, help improve general health and well-being, and provide referrals if necessary.

Who: Available at off-site clinic locations to all individuals ages 18 and older, or 12 and older with parental consent.

Cost: No cost

Prenatal Care

What: Group-based prenatal care is offered to qualifying patients at Claris’ Lynwood clinic facility. This model of prenatal care brings patients out of the exam room and into a group setting, which also helps build a community of support. Groups are typically formed with 4-10 women of different ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds. Groups begin in their first trimester of pregnancy and include the standard 10 prenatal visits.

Who: Pregnant women who enroll during their first trimester of pregnancy. Patients must have Medi-Cal insurance or be willing to pay for lab and other testing services.

Cost: No cost for Medi-Cal patients. Contact us to check eligibility or to discuss payment options for non Medi-Cal patients.

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Education Services

Pregnancy Options

What: Options education allows patients to thoroughly explore all pregnancy options* (parenting, adoption, and abortion) and provides medical information, community support services, etc. Trained patient advocates and clinical staff are available to discuss options, answer questions, and provide information.

*Claris does not perform abortions and does not facilitate adoptions.

Who: All pregnant or potentially pregnant patients. If desired, they may include their partners or family members.

Cost: No cost

Sexual Health

What: Sexual and relational health education presentations, assemblies, events, small group discussions, and mentoring opportunities that empower youth and young adults to critically navigate sexual decisions, healthy relationships, dating, and the media’s influence. Presentations are also offered to parents of youth and young adults, discussing how parents can create safe relationships with their children to encourage conversations about difficult topics.

Who: Youth and young adults (grades 5-12), college age students, and parents.

Cost: Suggested donation of $150 to cover transportation, literature, and other costs. If funding is not available, presentations are offered free of charge.

Contact us to learn more about Claris’ sexual health education program (called Reality Check) or check out their program website here.

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Mental Health Services

Therapy

What: Therapy services are available to address relationships, anxiety, depression, pregnancy loss, parenting concerns, and other related topics.

Who: Professional counseling is prioritized for individuals, couples, and families who are facing a challenge resulting from a pregnancy or sexual health situation.

Cost: Initial visit is no cost; subsequent visits are $25-$50 per session (based on a sliding scale).

Support Services

Parenting Program

What: Mentorship and educational workshops are offered to help new parents thrive in their roles. Incentive programs encourage class participants to earn basic baby supplies, equipment, food and more. Court-mandated classes (using the Breakthrough Parenting curriculum) are available to any parent in need of this service.

Who: Classes are open to anyone (individuals, couples, families) who is pregnant or parenting a child under the age of 5.

Cost: No cost for individuals, except for a $20 materials fee for court-mandated classes; stipend suggested for agencies requesting a Claris parenting teacher.

Contact: Contact us to learn more or to join the Parenting Program.

Pregnancy Loss & Adoption Support

What: Support groups and individual counseling are offered to those who have chosen to place their child(ren) for adoption or anyone wishing to process or heal from a past pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion.

Who: Individuals or couples who have placed their child(ren) for adoption or wish to process or heal from a past pregnancy loss.

Cost: $20 donation to cover group materials.

Contact: Contact us to learn more to join a Support Program.

Resources & Referrals

What: Caseworkers are available to process and create an inventory of need, assist with various resources, and provide a direct connection to community referrals for housing, employment, childcare, public benefits, and more. Click here to see a list of Claris’ community partners.

Who: Individuals, couples and families in need.