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The Planned Parenthood Pasadena Health Center is a community clinic at 1045 N Lake Avenue in Pasadena, California, in the Northwest Pasadena – Washington Square neighborhood. The clinic is operated by Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, Inc., a nonprofit affiliate serving the broader San Gabriel Valley region. The center is licensed by HCAI as a Community Clinic (HCAI ID 306190611) and provides a range of birth control, sexual and reproductive health services to patients across Pasadena and surrounding areas.

This health center is one of five Planned Parenthood locations operated by the Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley affiliate. Care is provided regardless of income level – the clinic accepts insurance, Medicaid, and sliding-scale fees – making it accessible to patients in different financial situations.

Planned Parenthood Pasadena Health Center at 1045 N Lake Avenue in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California – community clinic for reproductive and sexual health care

Clinic Snapshot

Detail	Value
Address	1045 N Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
Neighborhood	Northwest Pasadena / Washington Square
County	Los Angeles
Facility Type	Community Clinic
HCAI ID	306190611
Affiliate	Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley, Inc.
Appointment	Required (walk-ins welcome for same-day availability)
Hours	Mon, Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; Tue 7:00 AM–3:30 PM; Wed, Thu 11:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Phone	(626) 798-0706

Birth Control and Contraception Options

Birth control is one of the central service categories at the Pasadena Health Center. The clinic offers most major contraceptive methods, including:

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) – both hormonal IUDs (such as Mirena, Kyleena, Liletta, Skyla) and the non-hormonal copper IUD (Paragard). IUDs are long-acting (3–12 years depending on type) and reversible.
The birth control patch – a weekly transdermal patch (Xulane) that delivers hormones through the skin.
Birth control pills – combined estrogen-progestin and progestin-only options.
The vaginal ring (NuvaRing, Annovera) – a monthly or annual flexible ring.
Birth control injection (Depo-Provera) – administered every three months.
Contraceptive implant (Nexplanon) – a small rod inserted in the arm, effective for up to three years.
Barrier methods – condoms (male and female), diaphragms, cervical caps.
Sterilization – permanent contraception via tubal ligation or vasectomy referrals.

For patients deciding between methods, clinic staff can discuss effectiveness rates, side effect profiles, and individual medical considerations. The non-hormonal copper IUD is particularly useful for patients who cannot or prefer not to use hormonal contraception due to medical history, sensitivity to hormonal side effects, or personal preference.

Emergency Contraception

Emergency contraception is available at the clinic, including Plan B (“the morning after pill”), which is the most familiar form of emergency contraception in the U.S. Plan B contains levonorgestrel and is also available over-the-counter without a prescription at most pharmacies. The clinic can also discuss the alternative options:

Plan B (levonorgestrel) – most effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex; available OTC.
Ella (ulipristal acetate) – effective for up to 120 hours after unprotected sex; requires a prescription.
Copper IUD insertion – inserted within 5 days of unprotected sex, the copper IUD is the most effective form of emergency contraception and provides ongoing contraception afterward.

For Pasadena residents in time-sensitive situations, the clinic’s walk-in availability – even with appointment requirements, walk-ins are welcomed for same-day appointment availability – makes the center a practical option for emergency contraception access.

STI Testing and Sexual Health Services

Beyond birth control, the Pasadena Health Center provides comprehensive STI testing and treatment:

Chlamydia testing
Gonorrhea testing
Syphilis testing
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C testing
Herpes testing
Rapid HIV testing
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) navigation and access
PrEP Navigation for patients seeking access to pre-exposure prophylaxis
STI prevention education

Vaccines, Including Free Mpox Vaccine

The clinic provides several adult vaccines on-site:

Hepatitis A vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B vaccine
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
Mpox vaccine – available free of charge at the Pasadena Health Center.

Hours and Walk-In Availability

The Pasadena Health Center has extended hours that span weekday early mornings, late evenings, and Saturday:

Monday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (early opening for patients before work)
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (extended evening hours)
Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM (extended evening hours)
Friday 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (weekend access)
Sunday Closed

Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome any time the health center is open to make an appointment or check on same-day availability.

Payment, Insurance, and Sliding Scale

The clinic operates on a sliding-scale model that allows access regardless of insurance status:

Private insurance – most major plans accepted
Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) – accepted
Sliding-scale fees – based on income for uninsured or underinsured patients
Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa)
Self-pay options for patients not covered by insurance

For patients without insurance, the sliding-scale model means out-of-pocket cost is calibrated to financial situation rather than charged at full retail rate.

Part of a Five-Health-Center Regional Network

The Pasadena Health Center is one of five clinics operated by Planned Parenthood Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley:

Pasadena Health Center – 1045 N Lake Avenue, Pasadena (this location)
Alhambra Health Center – 330 S Garfield Avenue, 3rd Fl, Suite 300, Alhambra
Glendora Health Center – 130 W Route 66, Suite 100, Glendora
Highland Park Health Center – 5903 N Figueroa Street, Los Angeles
Baldwin Park Center – 4070 Sterling Way, Baldwin Park

Patients can move between centers if scheduling or geography makes one location more convenient than another, with records coordinated across the affiliate.

For Other Medical Care Needs

The Pasadena Health Center focuses specifically on reproductive and sexual health care – it doesn’t provide primary care, urgent care for non-reproductive issues, or general medical services beyond its scope. For patients in Pasadena who need primary care visits, chronic condition management, prescription management, or any general medical care without leaving the home, Doctor2me’s network of in-home physicians provides house call doctor visits across California – a separate service from reproductive health care, but useful for patients who appreciate the convenience of home-based primary care.

Visiting the Pasadena Health Center

The Pasadena Health Center is at 1045 N Lake Avenue in Pasadena, California – in the Northwest Pasadena/Washington Square neighborhood. North Lake Avenue is one of Pasadena’s major north-south thoroughfares, with the location accessible from across Pasadena and the broader San Gabriel Valley.

For appointments, questions about specific services, or to check same-day availability, the clinic can be reached at (626) 798-0706. Additional phone numbers for general affiliate questions are (626) 794-5737 and (626) 398-2038. The full service catalog, scheduling tools, and patient resources are available at pppsgv.org.

Planned Parenthood Pasadena Health Center