Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Reproductive Healthcare Provider in Charleston
Since 1976, Women's Health Center of West Virginia has been a trusted provider of reproductive healthcare, dedicated to delivering nonjudgmental, accessible, and affordable services to patients of all incomes and ages. Our mission centers on reproductive freedom, offering a comprehensive range of gynecologic wellness care, birth control, STI testing, gender-affirming hormone therapy, harm reduction programs, and abortion services. We prioritize patient dignity through confidential care, medically accurate education, and advocacy for reproductive justice, ensuring equitable access regardless of financial circumstances.Our sliding-scale fee structure and insurance partnerships reflect our commitment to breaking healthcare access barriers. As a vocal statewide advocate, we work to end abortion stigma and promote policies that protect patients' rights to make autonomous healthcare decisions.
Services
Annual Exams
Contraception
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
Emergency Contraception
STI Testing & Treatment
Harm Reduction Program
Abortion Services
Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening
PrEP Services
Walk-In Appointments
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We have provided reproductive healthcare services since 1976 with a sliding-scale fee structure.
- Our staff includes certified professionals specializing in gender-affirming hormone therapy.
- We offer free harm reduction programs with naloxone distribution and overdose training.
- We accept Medicaid and major insurance plans to ensure accessible care.
- Our advocacy efforts have protected reproductive rights in West Virginia since 1976.
What people say
Compassionate care
Nonjudgmental environment
Professional staff
Supportive atmosphere
Confidential services
Services
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy
Our individualized gender-affirming hormone therapy program provides feminizing and masculinizing treatments based on patient goals. No mental health referral is required for adults, and we advocate with insurance companies for coverage. Services include estrogen, androgen blockers, progesterone, and testosterone therapies administered with informed consent.
Harm Reduction Program
This free confidential program offers safe-use supplies, naloxone distribution, overdose response training, and referrals for substance use treatment. Operating Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with extended hours, it provides HIV/Hepatitis C testing and connects participants to primary care and behavioral health services.
Contraception Services
We offer comprehensive contraceptive counseling and multiple safe, effective birth control methods. Our knowledgeable staff provides judgment-free guidance to help patients select the most appropriate options, including emergency contraception available up to 120 hours post-intercourse.
STI Testing & Treatment
Confidential sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment services address common health concerns with discretion. We provide education about transmission prevention and partner notification while maintaining patient privacy throughout the diagnostic and treatment process.
Annual Gynecological Exams
Comprehensive wellness exams include pelvic exams, cancer screenings, and preventive care tailored to individual needs. These appointments focus on early detection of health issues and patient education about reproductive health maintenance through personalized counseling sessions.
People
Lake Sidikman
Harm Reduction Program Coordinator
Lake Sidikman (they/them), LGSW, specializes in harm reduction and social work with experience from SOAR WV. They focus on bodily autonomy and resource access while coordinating Charleston's harm reduction services and community outreach programs.
Questions
What reproductive health services do you offer?
We provide annual exams, contraception, STI testing, gender-affirming hormone therapy, emergency contraception, abortion referrals, and harm reduction programs with sliding-scale fees.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, PEIA (UMR), Aetna, and The Health Plan. Contact us with specific insurance questions for personalized assistance.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (304) 344-9834 during business hours (Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-1pm) or visit our website for appointment booking options.
Are walk-in appointments available?
Yes, we accept GYN walk-in appointments every Tuesday from 8 AM to 4 PM without prior scheduling requirements.
What payment options exist for uninsured patients?
We offer sliding-scale fees based on income and family size to ensure affordable care access for all patients regardless of insurance status.
How does WV's abortion ban affect services?
While West Virginia prohibits abortion, we provide referrals to legal out-of-state providers, financial assistance information, and comprehensive reproductive healthcare alternatives.
Reviews (4)
Madisun Hall
Jul 24, 2021
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If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Waste of time. Rude staff. Inconsiderate & they dont help at all.
Olivia Lane
Apr 25, 2021
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Nice place and friendly staff but appointment was at 9:45 and it's 12 pm and i'm still waiting. just needs to hurry and work at a quicker pace.
Roxanne Moss
Jan 03, 2021
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I can always count on the wonderful people who work here to make me feel safe and at home. Keep funding PP.
Gabrielle Nichols
Oct 12, 2020
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Terrible! Completely just awful! My appointment was at 10:15am today. It is 12:30pm and I am still in the waiting room and I havent been seen by anyone. After today I will definitely look to other facilities for the same resources.
