Last verified 2026-05-17
The Clinic! — Free and low-cost reproductive health care in Nevada County
The Clinic! is a sexual and reproductive health center in Grass Valley, run by Nevada County Citizens for Choice (C4C) in partnership with Women's Health Specialists. Care is confidential, non-judgmental, and open to everyone — including teens, men, and people without insurance. No referral needed, even if you have Medi-Cal or Medicare. [Source: citizensforchoice.org/the-clinic (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Who qualifies
Everyone. There are no income limits and no residency requirements. Teens can be seen confidentially without a parent's involvement. People without insurance, with Medi-Cal, with Medicare, or with private insurance are all welcome. [Source: citizensforchoice.org/the-clinic (accessed 2026-05-17)]
What it costs
Services are low-cost or free. The Clinic accepts private insurance and Medi-Cal. If you have no insurance and no way to pay, ask about sliding-scale or no-cost options when you call — they will work with you. [Source: citizensforchoice.org/the-clinic (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Services
- Birth control (pills, IUDs, implants, shots, emergency contraception)
- Pregnancy testing and all-options counseling (parenting, adoption, abortion)
- Medication abortion (early pregnancy)
- Prenatal and adoption referrals
- STI testing and treatment; HIV testing
- UTI testing and treatment
- Pap smears and gynecological exams
- Breast and testicular exams
- Gender-affirming care
- Confidential reproductive consultations
- Health information, education, and counseling
[Source: citizensforchoice.org/the-clinic (accessed 2026-05-17)]
How to make an appointment
Call (530) 891-1911 to schedule. Walk-ins are seen when there are open slots. Telehealth visits can also be booked at this number.
In-person hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Telehealth hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: 984 Plaza Drive, Suite S, Grass Valley, CA 95945
[Source: citizensforchoice.org/the-clinic (accessed 2026-05-17)]
After-hours and emergencies
If you have complications from a procedure or medication you received at The Clinic, call 1-800-714-8151 (Women's Health Specialists). This line is staffed 24/7 for medical emergencies tied to your care. During regular hours (Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) it is also the general phone-counseling line for non-emergency questions. [Source: citizensforchoice.org/the-clinic (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Your privacy
The Clinic is set up to protect your medical privacy, including for teens. If you share a health plan with a parent or partner and don't want them to see what you were seen for, tell the front desk when you check in — they can help route billing and records to keep your visit confidential.
Useful reading: Know Your Privacy Rights (PDF) and My Health My Info.
Common pitfalls
- Don't skip the call thinking you need a referral. You don't, even on Medi-Cal or Medicare.
- If you're worried about cost, say so when you book. Don't no-show — staff can usually find a way to make the visit affordable.
- For abortion care, call as early as you can. Medication abortion is time-limited; earlier in pregnancy means more options.
- Bring your insurance card if you have one, but a lack of one will not turn you away.
Where to get more help
- General questions / phone counseling (Women's Health Specialists): 1-800-714-8151, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Nevada County Citizens for Choice (the nonprofit behind The Clinic): citizensforchoice.org — info on community programs, education, and how to support the work.
- Women's Health Specialists (clinical provider): womenshealthspecialists.org — multi-county network with additional locations in Northern California.
Sources
- The Clinic! — Nevada County Citizens For Choice (accessed 2026-05-17)
- Nevada County Citizens for Choice — homepage (accessed 2026-05-17)