ARC
ARC (A Resource Center for Youth) is a comprehensive counseling, educational and medical service program for adolescents, to help reduce risk-taking behaviors, especially those related to sexual health.
The overall purpose of the ARC program is to provide factual knowledge, and teach life skills that help teenagers and young adults create and sustain healthy, responsible attitudes, behaviors, and choices about their sexuality.
Counseling and Medical Services
This component is designed to meet the unique needs of teenagers. Teens receive individual education and counseling each time they are seen for medical care. Parent and/or partner counseling is also available. Males and females 12 to 19 years old may receive the following services:
- Birth Control
- STD Testing/Treatment
- HIV Testing
- Emergency Contraception
- Pregnancy testing and options counseling
- Pelvic Examinations
- Counseling
All services are free and confidential. Donations are always welcome!
Medical Services Locations:
Children & Families First
2005 Baynard Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19802
Monday 4:30 – 6:30
Wednesday 3:30 – 5:00
Westside Family Health Care
1802 W. 4th Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Tuesday 5:00 – 6:00
Claymont Community Center
3301 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
Thursday 3:30 – 5:30
Westside Family Health Care
Brookside Plaza
27 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
Thursday 3:30 – 5:30
Children & Families First
91 Wolf Creek Blvd.
Dover, DE 19901
Thursday 3:30 – 5:30
No appointment needed. Adolescents wishing to meet with a counselor and medical provider would need to come to a clinic location during the appropriate clinic times.
Telephone Hotline
ARC counselors provide information and support on topics related to clinic services, contraception, pregnancy, and overall sexual health. Callers may remain anonymous.
Hotline hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
New Castle County: 302-658-6134
Kent County: 800-220-3092
If you have general questions or need more information, call:
New Castle County 302-658-6134
Kent County 800-220-3092
