Agency Details:

Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region

Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region protects and supports every person's right to make voluntary, informed decisions about sexuality and reproduction in order to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. To do this, Planed Parenthood provides health care, education, counseling and leadership in preserving the right to reproductive freedom. Special emphasis is given to women who have limited access to services.

Description:
PPRSR provides a variety of services and programs within central and western New York State. Some of the services provided are Low cost birth control; pregnancy testing and counseling on all options, including adoption, parenting and abortion; Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases; HIV/AIDS testing and counseling; Pap smears and breast exams; Prenatal care; Counseling on all aspects of human sexuality; 24 hour Rape Crisis service; Communicaty education programs for students, parents and professionals, and Advocacy for reproductive rights. Integrated into many of these programs are volunteer roles. To learn more about PPRSR you can visit their website at www.pprsr.org

History:
For nearly eighty years, Planned Parenthood of the Rochester/Syracuse Region (PPRSR)has had a rich history serving the reproductive health care needs of women from Central and Western New York. While local services were expanding, national and state events, as well as court decisions, unfolded. Today, the PPRSR service region includes communities located in a multi county area: Albion, Batavia, Brockport, Canandaigua, Greece, Newark, Rochester and Syracuse. Over the years, women in neighboring communities have sought, and continue to seek, the services of PPRSR. And, PPRSR is dedicated to continuing the tradition.

Contact people:

Kathleen Pexton, Regional Manager Volunteers/Special Events, (phone), (email) Gabrielle McKayle, Data/Project Managment Specialist, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 585-454-7001

Address:

114 University Avenue Rochester, NY 14605 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.pprsr.org

Directions:

Take Rt. #490 you get near the center of the city. Take exit 13 for the inner loop. Take the inner loop to the Scio Street exit. Turn right at the Scio Street exit ramp; you will. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: #8 Main @ Main & Scio, 5 minute walk

Last updated on March 4, 2009