Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grants: Women's Health Block Grant – General

Reproductive Health and Family Planning Grants: Women's Health Block Grant – General is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). This program aims to enhance access to critical reproductive health services for women across Wisconsin, including pregnancy testing, cervical cancer screening, and STI prevention.

Reproductive Health and Family Planning | Wisconsin Department of Health Services The Wisconsin Reproductive Health and Family Planning (RHFP) program supports clinics across the state of Wisconsin. RHFP helps clinics provide: Family planning services. Reproductive health services.

The program makes sure that these services are available for all who need them in the state. If you have questions about access to abortion services, call 414-289-3002 or contact your provider. The RHFP program focuses on: Comprehensive services— We bring together different providers to create a network of clinics and referral partners.

This means clients have access to a full range of service options. Coordinated care— We organize a network of high-quality family planning and reproductive health care services across the state. We do this by providing standard information, training, and resources to all partners.

Title X Family Planning Program video from the HHS Office of Population Affairs: We want to share a video recently released that offers an overview of how Title X provides reproductive health care to millions of people across the country and in territories and freely associated states.

Over-the-counter oral contraception, P-03564 (PDF) : As of January 24, 2024, members of BadgerCare Plus and most Wisconsin Medicaid programs are able to get over-the-counter oral contraception with no copay when they check out at the pharmacy with their ForwardHealth card.

Wisconsin Department of Health encourages expedited partner therapy (PDF) : Department of Health Services Reproductive Health Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Disease units have joined forces with regional advocates to help spread the message that Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) is not only legal in Wisconsin but is highly encouraged.

EPT is the clinical practice of treating the partner(s) of patients diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI), by providing prescriptions or medications to the patient to take to their partner(s) without the health care provider first examining the partner. In Wisconsin, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis are treatable under Wis. Stat.

§448. 035 . FDA approves nonprescription daily oral contraceptive : The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a daily, oral contraceptive pill for use without a prescription.

The Opill progestin-only (norgestrel) oral contraceptive is expected to be available in stores and online in 2024. Opill is safe and effective when used as directed, reversible, and can be used by birthing people of all ages. It is not for use as an emergency contraception or as protection against sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.

Expanding affordable and safe nonprescription contraceptive methods will help to reduce access barriers for birthing people, the uninsured, adolescents, and other groups. Availability of this nonprescription contraceptive is expected to reduce the number of unintended pregnancies and their associated potential risks. Resources for people looking for clinical services To understand your rights, view laws by state .

Learn about reproductive laws currently in place in Wisconsin and other states. Information comes from the Center for Reproductive Rights. When to get immediate care If you are pregnant, you should see a health care provider regularly.

Don’t delay getting care if: You have life-threatening complications of pregnancy, such as: Incomplete placental delivery. You or someone you know tries to end a pregnancy outside of the health care system and suffers complications. Get care right away if this results in infection, prolonged bleeding, or other issues.

Note that health care providers must keep what you share with them confidential. You have feelings of anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns. Talk to a provider you trust or call 211 for support.

You have thoughts of suicide or feel you are in danger. Call 911. There are also crisis lines you can contact by phone or text.

Your primary health care provider or a health clinic may be able to help with: Pregnancy testing and counseling. Preventive and primary care services. Referrals for follow-up or special care.

Sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment. If you don’t already have a provider, these resources can help: Title X Clinic Finder —Use the search tool to find a family planning clinic near you. Call a clinic to ask about their hours and specific services.

Planned Parenthood —Get affordable health care. All services through Title X are your choice and are private. You can also get them no matter your health insurance status.

No one is turned away if they can’t pay. Staff work with you to make sure the services you get are covered. Some people qualify for benefits to help pay for the visit through the Family Planning Only Services Medicaid benefit.

For general questions about health care services in Wisconsin: Visit the Well Badger Resource Center . Resources for public health or health care providers Are you a public health or health care provider? Do you work in our network or are you interested in joining our network?

If so, these resources may be helpful for you. Expand a section to learn more. Title X Service Grants —Learn about the federal Title X program.

It’s administered through the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Population Affairs. 2021 Title X Final Rule —Learn about the updated rule for all Title X family planning programs. The final rule went into effect on Nov.

8, 2021. Providing Quality Family Planning Services: Recommendation of CDC and the U.S. Office of Population Affairs (PDF) —Find clinical guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and the Office of Population Affairs. It’s the foundation of Wisconsin’s RHFP program services.

Welcome to the Reproductive Health National Training Center —Access resources that ensure Title X staff have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to give high-quality services and programs. State resources and training Mandatory Title X Training —These are required training videos for Title X providers and staff.

Family Planning ForwardHealth Portal Training Webinar —This video will demonstrates how Title X providers and staff access the ForwardHealth Portal for basic navigation, claims submissions, and trainings. Well Badger Resource Center for Professionals & Partners —Connect to social, health, and government programs in your community. DHSRHFP@dhs.

wisconsin. gov – Email the RHFP program for more information. Abortion services resources For patient referrals, Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin has a way to search for care.

For patient education materials, view: Abortion fact sheet from the World Health Organization Abortion with Septic Shock For scientific articles on the effects and treatment of unsafe abortions, view: The Back Alley Revisited: Sepsis After Attempted Self-Induced Abortion Complications of Unsafe and Self-Managed Abortions Unsafe Abortion: The Missing Link in Global Efforts to Improve Maternal Health (PDF) Unsafe Abortion: The Silent Scourge Unsafe Abortion: Unnecessary Maternal Mortality (PDF) As a health care provider, it’s important to take care of your own mental health.

Here are some helpful strategies: Watch for signs of burnout and stress. Look out for anything from poor hygiene, depression, irritability, and fatigue to more serious signs. These might include constant worry, startling easily, or frequent nightmares.

Make time to unwind. Take time every day to do things you enjoy. Get support from team members.

Set up a buddy system for staff to share concerns, talk about stress, and watch over each other’s safety and well-being. Ask for help when you need it. Call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or your county crisis line if you feel like you want to hurt yourself or others.

You can also text HOPELINE to 741741. Find healthy ways to cope with stress. Take breaks from work, eat healthy foods, exercise, and socialize with friends and family.

Do not use drugs and alcohol as a way to cope. Take care of your body. Eat healthy, do some type of regular movement, and get enough sleep.

Learn more through Resilient Wisconsin . Contact RHFP at DHSRHFP@dhs. wisconsin.

gov or reach out to individual staff: Jelena. Debelnogich@dhs. wisconsin.

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gov Last revised June 8, 2026