For teens, Westside Family Healthcare hosts the ARC program two of its locations, Wilmington and Newark.

ARC (A Resource Center for Youth), operated by Children & Families First, is a comprehensive counseling, educational and medical service program for adolescents, to help reduce risk-taking behaviors, especially those related to sexual health. All services are free and confidential.

ARC 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. Male and female teens, ages 12 to 19 years old may receive the following services:

• Birth Control
• STD Testing/Treatment
• HIV Testing
• Emergency Contraception
• Pregnancy Testing & Options Counseling
• Pelvic Examinations
• Counseling