Georgia Emerging Infections Program
Georgia Department 
Teen Center
Floyd County
Teen Center
706-802-5372
16 East 12th Street, Suite 200
Rome, GA 30161
(Entrance at back of the Floyd County Health Dept., 2nd floor.)
Hours of Operation:
Mon/Tues/Thurs:
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed:
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fri:
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Resources for teens and parents:
www.teenwire.com
www.4girls.gov
www.thecoolspot.gov
www.girlshealth.gov
www.stayteen.org
Mission
To reach-out to all youth in Rome & Floyd county. To create a community-wide collaboration between youth, parents, schools & the faith community. To lead adolescents toward graduating high school, making appropriate decisions & becoming productive members of society.
Goals
- Reduce teen pregnancies
- Reduce sexually transmitted infections among teens
- Increase the number of teens who are abstinent
- Increase knowledge among teens and parents about the consequences of unprotected sex
Prevention Services
- Teen Advisory Board
- Sex Education that is effective and research-based
- Abstinence Education
- Karate Outreach Program
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Education
- Video/Computer Library
- School/Community Presentations - Programs can be designed to meet the specific needs of the requesting school or agency.
- Parent Education on how to talk with teens about sex, relationships and other health issues.
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Health Services and Health Education
- Birth Control and Birth Control Counseling
- Abstinence Counseling
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and HIV Testing
- STI Treatment
- Pregnancy Testing
- Hepatitis B Vaccines
- Gardasil (HPV) Vaccines
- Yearly Physical Exams
- Pap Smears
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Who can come to the Teen Center?
We service young people through age 19; both boys and girls. We serve young people from any county.
2. How much does it cost?
Most services are provided for little or no cost. Fees are based upon income.
We do ask for donations toward the cost of contraceptives. For example: $8.00 per pack of birth control pills. No one is ever denied services for lack of payment.
3. Do I have to make an appointment?
Yes, you need to make an appointment for most services. Walk-in services are available for pregnancy tests and emergency contraception.
4. Will you tell my parents?
No. Your privacy is protected under the Reproductive Health Rights
Federal Mandate. All services are confidential. We have a
private entrance at the back of the Health Department to help ensure your
privacy.
Contact information:
16 East 12th Street, Suite 200
Rome, GA 30161
706-802-5272
Emily Edwards, RN
Public Health Nurse
706-802-5372
Kay Rampley
Lab Technician
706-802-5372
Angie Robinson, LMSW
Youth Development Coordinator
706-802-5828
Vanessa Spivey
Secretary/Receptionist
706-802-5372
Bartow County, Myra Belcher, FNP (Teen Clinic Nurse)
770-382-1920 -
mmbelcher@dhr.state.ga.us
Walker County, Jan Pardue (Teen Center Manager)
706-858-6965 - jmpardue@dhr.state.ga.us
