A Step Ahead Chattanooga provides free birth control to anyone who lives or goes to school in our 18-county service area. No cost, no judgment, no insurance needed.
You qualify if you live or go to school in any of our 18 counties. Open the map below to check yours. No income requirements, no insurance needed.
💡 Hover over a blue county to see its name
Call our appointment line to get matched with a partnered clinic near you for IUD and implant insertions and removals. Free transportation assistance is available.
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Free birth control pills delivered to your door via telehealth. No clinic visit or phone call required.
No Appointment Needed
Fill out a quick form and we'll ship free condoms right to your door.
No Appointment NeededA Step Ahead is not a clinic. We partner with licensed clinics to connect you with free birth control services.
Our team will match you with a partnered clinic and handle everything. IUDs, implant, pills. We'll find the right fit for you.
Monday–Thursday, 10 am – 4 pm EST
Leave a message after hours and we'll call back within 3 business days (Monday–Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm EST).
We offer free Uber rides or a gas card to help you get to and from your appointment. Uber is available only for clients in Hamilton County. You must be 18 or older, or ride with someone who is 18 or older.
These are the methods we currently cover at no cost to you. Click any method to learn how it works and whether it may be the right fit for your lifestyle.
Uses estrogen and progestin to stop ovulation and prevent pregnancy.
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A progestin-only pill that must be taken at the same time every day.
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A small device placed in the uterus that releases progestin to prevent pregnancy.
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A copper IUD that works without hormones. This method is the longest-lasting option we cover.
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A thin rod inserted under the skin of the upper arm that prevents pregnancy for 5 years.
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External and internal condoms. These are the only methods that also protect against STIs.
Learn more →Fill out our telehealth form for birth control pills, call us at (423) 265-7837 for IUDs or implant, or schedule time with our Nurse Navigator to talk through your options. We can also help if you have questions about the process.
If you are using our telehealth option, check your email and complete any forms we send. If you're visiting one of our partner clinics, you'll fill out a short disclosure form at your appointment so your services can be covered by A Step Ahead.
Whether that's an IUD or implant at one of our partner clinics or pills through our telehealth partner, we've got you covered.
Free birth control is available to you. No cost, no judgment, just care that puts you in control.
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