Youth Counselling Centre

Health advice and services for young people (up to age 26)

We welcome young people aged up to and including 26 for free, confidential advice and healthcare services. Our centre is staffed by experienced gynaecologists, midwives and other specialists who provide confidential and professional assistance.

You can book an appointment by calling the reception on 626 1314, contacting the Women’s Health Clinic on 666 5342 or via the online health portal.

Appointments are free of charge.

If you need to cancel your appointment, you can do so by calling 626 1314, via the online health portal or emailing tyhistamine@keskhaigla.ee. When cancelling by email, please include your personal identification number, full name and the date of your appointment.

About the Youth Counselling Centre

Young people can attend the centre for a wide range of concerns, including sexual health, contraception, sexual well-being, sexual orientation and gender identity, pregnancy, menstruation, relationships and mental health. You do not need to have a specific medical issue to attend. You are welcome to come for advice and guidance. We provide reliable, evidence-based information in a confidential setting.

What do we offer at the Youth Counselling Centre?

  • Testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Counselling on various sexuality topics. Please note: Sex education lectures are not provided during appointments. Counselling focuses on specific concerns that require individual guidance, for example, issues related to intimate relationships, sexual health, or personal wellbeing.
  • Contraception advice.
  • Pregnancy testing and advice.
  • Renewal of contraceptive prescriptions.
  • Advice and initial assessment for young men. At present, it is not possible to carry out genital examinations for young men or perform the related tests. However, young men can provide urine and blood samples and receive initial advice and counselling.
  • Support with social concerns, including family difficulties or situations where you feel unsafe .
  • Confidential support in cases of sexual violence.

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Contact and location details

Sõle 23, Tallinn

4th Floor, Women's Health Clinic

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm

Phone: 666 5342 or 5302 1730 (opening hours: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 3pm)

Please check in at reception before attending your appointment.

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Repeated prescription for contraception

If you have previously attended our clinic, you will be able to get a repeat prescription for contraception without booking an appointment.

Repeat prescriptions are issued Monday to Friday between 2pm to 3pm, either in person on a first-come, first-served basis or by telephone during the same hours. A repeat prescription can only be issued by telephone if you have a recorded blood pressure reading within the last 6 months.

If you have not previously received a contraceptive prescription from our clinic, you will need to book an appointment with a gynaecologist or midwife.

At the Youth Counselling Centre, you can be tested for various sexually transmitted diseases/viruses/bacteria.

WHAT CAN BE TESTED?

You may be tested for:

  • Chlamydia
  • HIV
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Syphilis
  • Mycoplasmas (not included in routine STD testing)
  • Hepatitis B and C
  • Herpes
  • Bacterial vaginosis
  • Fungal infections
  • Cervical smear test (from age 25)

Where clinically indicated, testing may also include:

  • Ureaplasma
  • HPV


Pregnancy-related tests:

  • Ultrasound scan
  • Venous blood test

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RECEIVING YOUR RESULTS

How will you receive your results?

If your text result is negative (meaning no infection was detected), you will not be contacted.

If your test result is positive (meaning infection was identified), we will contact you by phone or email.

Please ensure your contact details are accurate and up to date.

For more information about youth counselling services, visit: www.seksuaaltervis.ee

Useful websites about health

Website of the Estonian Sexual Health Association

‍Childcare

‍NGO Eluilin

‍Psychology Student Advice Page

Health portal

‍Institute for Health Development (information on a wide range of health issues)

‍Family school

NGO Children and Youth Crisis Programme

‍Victim support in Estonia

‍Pregnancy crisis counselling (Tallinn, Läänemaa, Lääne-Virumaa, Rapla, Põlva) and e-counselling

‍A place to find help with drug problems

‍Living for Tomorrow: Information on the prevention of human trafficking‍

Tallinn Family Centre

‍Tallinn Children's Safety Centre

‍Tartu Children's Support Centre

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Useful contacts

Nationwide Child Helpline: 116 111

Youth Helpline: 646 6666

National Hotline: 126 (in Estonian) or 127 (in Russian)

NGO Eluliin Helpline: 655 8088 (in Estonian) or 655 5688 (in Russian)

NGO Eluliin Drug and HIV/AIDS Free Anonymous Helpline: 1707

Victim Assistance Phone: 658 5087

Family Physician Advice Line: 1220

Emergency Services (ambulance, rescue service and police): 112

Pregnancy Crisis Toll-Free Consultation: 800 2008

Nationwide Helpline for Women Experiencing Physical, mMental, Economic or Sexual Violence: 1492

AIDS Prevention Centre HIV/AIDS Anonymous Clinic: 607871

Living for Tomorrow -“Prevention of trafficking” Women’s Helpline: 660 7320

Drug Police Hotline: 612 4465

Psychological Crisis Counselling Crisis Helpline: 631 4300

Tallinn and Maardu Children's Helpline and Information Hotline (24 h): 1345

Tallinn Family Centre – General Telephone Line: 655 6088

Tallinn City Centre for Children and Youth Counselling Centre LPK Telephone Line: 620 7342

Tallinn Family Psychological Counselling Telephone Line: 631 4300

Tallinn AIDS Advisory Office – Merimetsa Infection Centre: 645 5555

Tallinn AIDS Advisory Office – AIDS Prevention Centre: 660 7871

Tartu Victim Assistance: 740 3505

Tartu AIDS Advisory Office: 742 7611

Rapla Victim Assistance: 48 94 997

Jõhvi Victim Assistance: 33 711 77

Kohtla-Järve Puru AIDS Advisory Office: 33 78825

Narva AIDS Advisory Office: 35 60304

Rakvere Victim Assistance: 32 44 441

Pärnu AIDS Advisory Office: 44 73388

Our social worker, Marita Ilmoja, can be contacted for support with a range of concerns.

CONTACT AND LOCATION DETAILS

Sõle 23, 1st Floor, Room B113
Phone: 525 6294
Email: marita.ilmoja@keskhaigla.ee
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 8am to 4pm and Friday: 8am to 2pm

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BOOKING AN APPOINTMENT

To book an appointment, please call 626 1314 or register in person at the polyclinic reception.

Our social worker, Marita Ilmoja, can assist with:

• advising pregnant women on relevant legislation and their rights
• issuing necessary documentation
• providing information about procedures after childbirth (applying for grants and benefits, applications, etc.)
• supporting the maternity team in resolving social or administrative matters during hospital admission

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APPOINTMENTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE!
A REFERRAL IS NOT REQUIRED!

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Everyone who works at the Youth Counselling Centre is bound by strict confidentiality.

Anything discussed during your visit is treated in confidence. Without your permission, we will not share information about your concerns, test results or appointments with your parents, GP or anyone else.

Our team includes both men and women. Depending on your needs, you may book an appointment with a midwife, gynaecologist, sexual health counsellor or social worker.

Our Youth Clinic gynaecologists
  • Dr. Helen Savason-Potisepp
  • Dr. Kadri Käver-Lomp
  • Dr. Sergei Ponomarjov
  • Dr. Tea Espenberg
  • Dr. Liina-Kadi Saar
  • Dr Veera Sulg-Prokopenko
Assistants
  • Eglyd Esken
  • Kristina Põld
Our advice from midwives in the Youth Clinic
  • Britta Jürgenson
  • Elina Spivak
  • Nicole-Angel Erich