A Step Ahead Foundation’s mission offers women in Memphis and Shelby County free long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) to prevent unplanned pregnancies.
Our Methods
We offer free access to easy to use, reversible methods of contraception. We make it easy for you to plan your family and get a step ahead in life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I don't have insurance?
We will pay the full cost for any of our clients who want to receive a free IUD or implant.
Get More Answers »What if I have insurance?
Our partner health center will bill your private insurance first, but we will pay any co-pay and/or deductibles for Shelby County residents. There will be no out of pocket costs to any of our patients.
Get More Answers »What does the appointment include?
With any appointment for free birth control, we provide a free woman's health screening including a pregnancy test and STD test. If you are over 21, you will also receive a free pap test.
Get More Answers »What is an IUD?
An IUD is a small, t-shaped piece of plastic that keeps you from getting pregnant.
Get More Answers »Where does it go?
A doctor or nurse puts the IUD in the uterus, which is inside a woman’s body above the vagina. IUD stands for “Intrauterine Device,” which means it is inside the uterus.
Get More Answers »How well does it work?
The IUD works really, really well. It is one of the best forms of birth control that exists. If 100 women use the IUD, on average less than 1 will become pregnant within a year.
Get More Answers »Does the IUD protect me from STDs?
Nope, absolutely not. So definitely use a condom every time you have sex so that you are protected from pregnancy AND sexually transmitted infections.
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