Free safer sex supplies
Current UW-Seattle students can drop by the Health Promotion office (to your right as you enter Hall Health) to pick up safer sex supplies. Please email us at hhpccweb@uw.edu if you are interested in obtaining safer sex supplies for an office, event, sorority or fraternity or other venue.
*Always check the expiration date on your safer sex supplies!
Emergency contraception
Emergency Contraception (EC) is available at the Hall Health Pharmacy to students of any age or gender. You can purchase it at any Seattle pharmacy. Students with Washington State health insurance (private insurance or Apple Health) can get EC over-the-counter at a contracted pharmacy without an out-of-pocket cost. For uninsured students or students who cannot use health insurance for confidentiality reasons, Planned Parenthood is a low-cost option for EC. The closest Planned Parenthood is located on 50th and Roosevelt in the University District.
Please chat with us if you are a UW student who needs help obtaining EC.
HPV vaccination
Hall Health offers HPV vaccination on a drop-in basis for UW-Seattle students. Bring your insurance card and student ID and check-in on the first floor. Vaccines that are recommended for you based on your age and assigned sex are fully covered by most US insurance plans when you visit an in-network provider. Learn more about health insurance and cost.
STI testing and treatment (including PrEP)
To schedule an appointment for STI testing, call us at 206.685.1011. Be sure to let us know when you call if are experiencing symptoms.
STI testing needs vary from person to person based on age, assigned sex and risk factors. Unfortunately, in most cases, it’s not possible for Hall Health staff to tell you in advance of an STI testing visit what the out-of-pocket cost will be. The cost will depend on your health insurance benefits and network, the complexity of the visit and which lab tests are included. You can learn more about your health insurance benefits here. See the FAQ below for more information.
Birth control methods
- If you are a current UW-Seattle student, you can talk with a Family Planning Counselor at no cost on a drop-in basis. Check-in on the first floor. The Family Planning Counselor cannot order lab tests, perform exams or write prescriptions.
- For prescription birth control, including to schedule a pre-IUD or pre-Nexplanon consultation, call us at 206.685.1011.
Sexual & Relationship Violence Advocacy
If you have experienced or are experiencing any sort of unwanted sexual encounter, and would like to discuss support options and resources, you can speak to a confidential, free advocate in LiveWell (Brittany) or UWPD (Victoria). Our confidential advocates also can discuss resources and options if you are experiencing relationship violence or stalking. Please email them to set up a free appointment.
LiveWell (students only) – Brittany Bowhall – lwadvoc@uw.edu
UWPD (students, staff & faculty) – Victoria Adams – vadams@uw.edu
