Teen Wellness Center

The Teen Wellness Center is a medical clinic created to provide accessible health services to anyone between the ages of 12-19 living in the City of Alexandria.
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Teen Wellness Center (TWC) Services

Services that are NON-CONFIDENTIAL and need parent/guardian consent if you are under the age of 18:

  • NEW: COVID-19 vaccines, by appointment or available during any other visit
  • Immunizations for HPV, Influenza (flu), TDAP and more
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  • Tuberculosis Testing
  • Treatment of colds, acne, and other minor illnesses
  • Physical examinations required for schools, participation in sports, employment and the Special Olympics

     

Services that are CONFIDENTIAL and do NOT need parent/guardian consent:

  • Pregnancy testing and prevention
  • Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, and herpes).
  • Reproductive health services (birth control)
  • Health education on nutrition, exercise, and stress reduction techniques
  • Mental health and substance use screening and referrals

Locations

ACHS - King Street

3330 King Street - Door 3
Alexandria, VA 22302

The main entrance faces King St and free parking is available in the garage to the rear of the school. 

If you're in the school, enter through the door at the left side of the end of the college and career hallway. 

Call 703.746.4776 to make an appointment or make an appointment in the office.

Minnie Howard Campus

3701 W Braddock Rd. -  Door 31, Suite 1206
Alexandria, VA 22302

If you are in school, exit from Door 32 in the Commons on the first floor. Walk towards the parking lot, then turn left. Enter through Door 31.  

If you are visiting from outside of school, look for Door 31 on the right side facing the building from W Braddock Road. The door is closest to the bus bay/parking lot. 

Call 703.746.4776 to make an appointment at the Minnie Howard location.

Hours

Hours at TWC clinics King Street and Minnie Howard locations are

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m.
  • Thursdays 1 - 5 p.m.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do services cost?

Services are provided FREE of charge (since billing a health insurance plan risks indirectly notifying the parent that a teen sought TWC services). Contact a Teen Wellness clinic staffer for more information on what and when information is withheld. 

Will parents be informed about services?

Virginia state law allows us to provide some services without parental consent. That means that in most cases, if a teen has asked for or received any of the confidential services listed above, we cannot legally share information regarding that service with the parent or guardian.

Immigration status is not checked or recorded. We will ask you if you live in the City of Alexandria.   

Who qualifies for services?

The Teen Wellness Center serves ALL teenagers aged 12 to 19 years old, who live in the City of Alexandria. You don't have to be a student at Alexandria City High School.

How can I support the Teen Wellness Center?

Interested in supporting the Teen Wellness Center? The TWC results from the collaboration of many different community groups. These include:

Call 703.746.4799 for more information.

When did the Teen Wellness Center open?

The clinic opened in September 2010. When the clinic opened in September 2010, it was the first clinic for teens located within a school in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  

Forms

Note: New patients are required to complete forms prior to or at their first appointment and update them yearly. Patients under 18 need parent/guardian consent for NON-CONFIDENTIAL services indicated above.