NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has launched a telehealth family planning program to help New Mexicans access affordable reproductive care from home. 

Through the New Mexico Department of Health Helpline, callers can now schedule telehealth appointments for family planning services, including prescriptions for birth control and emergency contraception. Helpline clinical staff are available to counsel patients about family planning options and help them determine which birth control method is right for them.

“We’re excited to offer New Mexicans another option for accessing their reproductive healthcare needs,” said Madison Schaeffer, health department Helpline director. “This program is an important step in making birth control more accessible in our communities.”

Appointments are free for everyone, with no copay, cost sharing, or insurance required. Free and low-cost medication options are available.

To make an appointment, call 833.796.8773 or text the New Mexico Department of Health at NMDOH (66364) between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends.