Mission and Advocacy



School and Community Programs

Planned Parenthood of Alabama offers reproductive health education programs for public and private school classes. We also provide educational programs for churches, synagogues, civic groups and youth groups. Contact your nearest Planned Parenthood center to talk with an educator about arranging a program.

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Family Sexuality Workshops

Planned Parenthood of Alabama offers scheduled workshops for families to attend together. These workshops are designed to educate both parents and children about reproductive health and to facilitate family communication about personal choices, sexuality, and reproductive health. Call Planned Parenthood of Alabama's Birmingham Administrative office at (205) 322-2121 to learn more about these programs.

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Quiz Show

Planned Parenthood of Alabama's Quiz Show is an interactive education display with reproductive health questions. It includes lights, bells, and buzzers and has ten true or false questions. When a person presses the correct answer, a bell goes off and a blue light flashes. When a person presses the wrong answer, a raspberry buzzer goes off and a red light flashes. Contact the Director of Education at 205-322-2121, ext. 116, for more information.

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Facts of Life Line

Planned Parenthood of Alabama has developed and maintains an educational telephone service -- called the Facts of Life Line -- that provides information on virtually every aspect of reproductive health. Messages range from How to Talk with Your Child About Sex to Menopause to AIDS and the Workplace. The Facts of Life Line can be reached locally in the following cities:

Birmingham (205) 322-3228
Montgomery (334) 396-5093
Mobile (251) 342-8999
Pensacola, FL (850) 456-7191
Huntsville (256) 536-3228
Hattiesburg, MS (601) 268-1222


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Here's a listing of Facts of Life Line Messages

Services at Planned Parenthood

100  Services at Planned Parenthood

 

Information For Pre-Teens And Teens

101  Freq. Asked Questions About Sex

102  It’s OK To Say NO To Sex

103  Puberty: Girls Ask, “What Is Normal ”

104  Puberty: Boys Ask, “What Is Normal ”

105  Freq. Asked Questions About Birth Control  

106  Freq. Asked Questions About STDs 

       ( sexually transmitted diseases)

 

Information For Parents

110  Information for Parents

 

Sexuality

115  Freq. Asked Questions About Sex

116  It’s OK To Say NO To Sex

117  Puberty: Girls Ask, “What Is Normal.”

118  Puberty: Boys Ask, “What Is Normal.”

119  Sexual Orientation

120  Masturbation

121  Common Sexual Dysfunctions

122  How To Talk To Your Child About Sex

 

Reproductive Health Care

125  The Gynecological Exam

126  What Is A Pap Smear

127  Vaginal Discharge/Infection

128  Bladder Infections in Women

129  Douching: Is It Really Necessary?

130  Breast Cancer And Self-Examination

131  Testicular Cancer And Self-Examination

132  Menstruation (Your Period)

133  Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

134  Endometriosis

135  Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

136  Menopause

 

Family Planning and Birth Control

140  Freq. Asked Questions About Birth Control

141  Birth Control, Which Method Is Best For Me?

142  Myths About Birth Control.

143  Is There A Safe Time Of The Month?

144  Birth Control Information For Men.

145  Condoms- Male And Female

146  How To Use A Male Condom.

147  Spermicides

148  Fertility Awareness/Natural Family Planning

149  Emergency Contraception

150  The Diaphragm And Cervical Cap

151  The Pill

152  How To Take Birth Control Pills

153  Depo Provera

154  Norplant

155  The IUD (or Intrauterine Device)

156  Female Sterilization

157  Vasectomy

 

Pregnancy / Options / Prenatal Care

160  Symptoms Of Pregnancy

161  How To Get A Pregnancy Test?

162  Infertility

163  Tips For Getting Pregnant

164  Pregnancy And Your Options

165  Adoption

166  Early Abortion

167  Prenatal Care

168  Changes During Pregnancy

169  Pregnancy Danger Signs

170  Drugs/Medication And Pregnancy

171  Breastfeeding

 

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

175  Freq. Asked Questions About STDs 

        (sexually transmitted diseases)

176  STDs (sexually transmitted diseases): How To Protect Yourself

177  Herpes

178  Genital Warts

179  Chlamydia

180  Gonorrhea

181  Trichomoniasis

182  Syphilis

183  Hepatitis B

184  Pubic Lice (Crabs)

 

HIV and AIDS

185  Freq. Asked Questions About HIV/AIDS

186  What Are The Symptoms Of HIV/AIDS

187  Should I Be Tested For HIV/AIDS

188  The HIV/AIDS Test

189  How Can I Prevent HIV/AIDS

190  Ways You Can’t Get HIV/AIDS

191  What Do I Do If I Learn I Am HIV Positive

 

Violence and Abuse

195  Rape And Sexual Violence

196  Rape Prevention Tips

197  What To Do If You Are Raped?

198  Physical Violence And Emotional Abuse

199  Am I A Victim Of Abuse?