Emergency Contraception (The Morning After Pill)
Emergency contraception can be taken to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. It can be taken up to 120 hours after the act of intercourse. It is most effective when taken right away.
Emergency contraception is available to female students who have paid the Health Service Fee at the Health Center during regular office hours. Please call (781) 736-3677 with any questions. Medication payment will be due at the time of service by cash or check only.
When the office is closed, you may also obtain emergency contraception at a pharmacy or the following locations:
Waltham Urgent Care Center
Located in the Children's Hospital Building
(5 minutes from campus)
9 Hope Ave.
Waltham, Mass. 02453
(781) 893-7000
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Walk-In Hours:
8 a.m. to 7 p.m., 7 days per week
Mount Auburn Hospital Walk-In Clinic
(25 minutes from campus)
330 Mount Auburn St.
Cambridge, Mass. 02138
(617) 499-5065
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Walk-In Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts
Greater Boston Health Center
1055 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, Mass. 02215
(800) 258-4448 or (617) 616-1600
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A Planned Parenthood Express Center
260 Elm St., Suite 109
Davis Square Plaza
Somerville, Mass. 02144
(800) 258-4448 or (617) 616-1600
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To find other health care providers that will provide emergency contraception, call 1-888-NOT-2-LATE or visit www.not-2-late.com.