The longest-running contraceptive access program in the nation is housed right here in Tulsa.
For the last 16 years, Take Control Initiative has offered a variety of free services to help Tulsans get access to birth control. Laura Bellis, executive director and District 4 Tulsa City Councilor, says income and insurance don’t matter — they’ll help you find affordable care.
“Everyone wants people to be healthy, have economic opportunity, have a healthy family, have healthy babies,” Bellis said. “Contraception can be a really helpful resource if someone wants it to do that.”
A majority of Oklahomans support birth control, especially for teens who are sexually active and for emergency situations, according to a 2025 study conducted by the Oklahoma City-based firm Amber Integrated. The study surveyed around 1,000 registered Oklahoma voters from a variety of backgrounds.
“We usually have to face this kind of false choice that it’s either have a family or be on birth control, when really one can really help you prepare for the other,” Bellis said.
Here’s where you can find free or affordable contraception around Tulsa.
Just In Case Kits
Take Control Initiative’s Just In Case Kits include condoms, pregnancy tests and a version of Plan B — free to any Oklahoma resident. There are pickup locations around Tulsa and Oklahoma City, but they will also ship kits to Oklahoma addresses. You can find more information here and see a map of locations here.
Join Take Control Initiative and Community Craft as they build Just In Case Kits with free contraceptives available at locations across Tulsa and by mail. The event is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 17 at 2306 E. Admiral Blvd. It is free, open to the public and accessible. RSVP to attend.
Bellis says there’s been an increase in the number of teens and adolescents who’ve gotten access to care and found a medical home at their clinic because of these kits.
Take Care Initiative also offers free Lyft rides to help people get to family planning appointments or pick up prescriptions. They also contract with local health centers to cover costs, including Planned Parenthood at the Peoria Health Center. You can find a full map of clinics here.
Colleges and universities
Students can find free condoms and pregnancy tests at their Tulsa college or university campus wellness vending machines. These were created in collaboration with Take Control Initiative.
- Tulsa Community College students can use the vending machine located at TCC’s southeast campus, 10300 E. 81st St., by the bookstore and campus cafe in Building 9.
- The University of Tulsa’s vending machine is located in the student union at 3135 E. 5th Place.
Tulsa Health Department
You can pick up free condoms in a brown bag at any of the nine Tulsa Health Department clinic locations.
If you’d rather receive them in the mail, the state-funded group Ending HIV Oklahoma will ship to anyone 13 and older. Those will arrive in discreet packaging. You can apply online here.
The county health department also has family planning, like health screening, testing and other contraceptive procedures. Most private insurances are accepted, as well as Medicaid/Sooner Care.
Amplify Youth Health Collective
The Amplify Youth Health Collective is another nonprofit helping young people get access to birth control. They have partnerships with local clinics and resources to help young Tulsans practice safe sex and compare options. They have a free condom tracker on its website.
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