HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA)

At OPA, we are dedicated to improving reproductive health outcomes and adolescent health and wellbeing across the nation. We focus on ensuring access to family planning and preventive health services to ensure that everyone has the tools to make informed health decisions. We also implement new and innovative approaches for promoting positive health outcomes among adolescents. Additionally, we support a range of programs, from grants to research, all aimed at enhancing quality of life and promoting health equity. Learn more about our mission, leadership, and news. https://opa.hhs.gov/about

Our Title X family planning program grant recipients provide care to a diverse group of clients. The Family Planning Annual Report (FPAR) 2023 National Summary highlights their great work! In 2023, Title X clinics provided clients access to a wide range of contraceptive methods to meet individual needs and allow clients to choose the method that works best for them. 72% of all clients reported using a contraceptive method for family planning. Learn about the work Title X program and grant recipients have done by reading the 2023 FPAR. https://lnkd.in/g86YaWJ4

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We are joining the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) to spotlight the impact of domestic violence and share supportive resources for those affected by it. In this video series from the OPA-funded Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC), providers can learn how to apply the Confidentiality, Universal Education + Empowerment, and Support (CUES) intervention in response to intimate partner violence. https://lnkd.in/gfvX2R2i

For health information to be accessible, it should be easy to understand and easy to find for the people it is meant to reach. Improved health literacy can help youth learn and thrive as they begin to find, take in, and judge health information more independently. During Health Literacy month, explore our Take Action for Adolescents toolkit to find practical ways that any adult – policy makers, health care and human service providers, youth-serving professionals, parents, legal representatives, and caregivers – can empower young people to make informed decisions, advocate for their own well-being, and navigate complicated health care and human services. https://lnkd.in/e4dutf-m

During adolescence, young people learn how to form safe and healthy relationships with friends, parents, caregivers, teachers, and romantic partners. This October, during National Bullying Prevention Month, explore our resources on how to build healthy relationships in adolescence—focusing on respect, communication, and empathy as key components in preventing bullying and ensuring young people thrive in safe environments. https://lnkd.in/gdtMiy6i

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know that early detection methods can greatly increase survival rates? Our Title X clinics provide access to these vital preventive cancer screenings. The clinics are dedicated to offering essential health services, including breast exams, to help detect issues early. Find and visit a clinic near you for low-to-no cost services. https://lnkd.in/eK5UBsWB

The Title X family planning program is a vital part of America’s public health safety net, serving as a point-of-entry into care for nearly 195 million over the program’s history. The Title X program: – Is the only domestic federal program dedicated to family planning and related preventive health services. – Provides grants to a network of public and private nonprofit health and community-based clinics. – Delivers services that are confidential, patient-centered, and provided regardless of ability to pay. Watch the new Title X video to learn more about the Title X program’s history. https://lnkd.in/eaFwFQQB

Approximately four in ten women have hypertension (blood pressure greater than 130/80). Hypertension is a major contributing risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. It is also one of the leading — and most preventable — contributors to maternal death and disparities in maternal death. During National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week, hosted by the HHS Office on Women’s Health, use this toolkit from the OPA-funded Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC) to improve care within your programs. With a variety of steps and resources, the toolkit can be customized to fit the needs and priorities of your community. https://lnkd.in/gnqRdT-V

Today is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day! We are joining the Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy in bringing awareness to the importance of HIV/AIDS education, testing, and treatment within disproportionately impacted Hispanic/Latinx communities. Our page has information about different HIV prevention options, ideas to stop HIV stigma, and free resources to protect yourself and your community. https://lnkd.in/gYaTVz5f

Title X Providers Continue to Rebuild and Grow (2023 FPAR) #TitleX