The National Family Planning Board is not just an online resource, we are active in communities schools and other institutions islandwide, helping Jamaicans from all walks of life make wise sex and reproductive health choices.
TRAINING: Sex & Reproductive Health
We offer training on various Sexual and Reproductive Health topics through training workshops conducted island-wide with Community Health Aides, Nurses, Midwives, Parents, Adolescent Mothers, Males and other groups such as members of the police force.
PRESENTATIONS: Rap Sessions on SRH Issues
Upon invitation, we visit schools, youth/service clubs and corporate organisations to give presentations or have rap sessions on sexual and reproductive health issues.
CONTRACEPTIVES: Client Distribution
We offer contraceptives for sale for clients (16 and over), medical professionals and organisations. The contraceptive products we offer are:
• Microgynon • Depo Provera
• Copper-T • Jadelle
• Condoms • Lubricants
STI TESTING: HIV & Syphilis
HIV and Syphilis test can be done together at the same time. The test only requires a drop of blood from a finger prick. Results are ready within 15-20 minutes. Anyone, 16 and over, can get tested for HIV/Syphilis at our office for free.
COUNSELLING: SRH Issues
We offer free counselling on sexual and reproductive health matters. These include family planning/contraceptives, HIV/STIs, pregnancy and maternal and child health. Persons seeking counselling can either visit our office (appointment needed), call/text us or send us a message on social media.
MOBILE CLINIC: Community and Institution Visits
Our Clinic Officer (Nurse) may visit certain communities, educational and corporate institutions and other groups or organisations to provide family planning services including administration of contraceptive pills and injectables, distribution of condoms and lubricants, HIV/Syphilis testing, SRH information and counselling.