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Referral Services

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1. Health Facilities

  • Primary Health Centers (PHCs) – For contraception, STI treatment, antenatal care, and postnatal care.

  • General and Teaching Hospitals – For specialized reproductive health services, safe deliveries, surgeries, and emergency care.

  • Family Planning Clinics – For counseling and access to contraceptives.

  • HIV/STI Clinics – For testing, treatment, and counseling services.

2. Legal and Protection Services

  • Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Shelters and Centers – For survivors of violence, abuse, or coercion.

  • Legal Aid Services – For rights violations, forced marriage, or sexual assault cases.

  • Police or Protection Units – For emergency protection in cases of violence or assault.

3. Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)

  • Local NGOs and women’s groups that provide:

    • Reproductive health education

    • Peer counseling

    • Referrals to health facilities or legal support

4. Mental Health and Emotional Support

  • Psychologists, Counselors, and Social Workers – For emotional support related to reproductive health, trauma, or GBV.

  • Support Groups – Peer-led support for adolescents, mothers, or survivors.

5. Pharmacies and Drug Outlets

  • For over-the-counter family planning methods (e.g., condoms, pills) with proper guidance.

  • Referral to clinics for prescriptions, STI treatment, or post-abortion care.