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Youth Clinic in Tallinn
Free Sexual Health Consultations for Young People
At the Youth Counselling Centre of West Tallinn Central Hospital, young people aged 26 and under can access free sexual health consultations and necessary examinations. We offer advice on contraception, testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and guidance on periods, pregnancy and sexuality. We welcome young women and men, whether you need an examination or simply want to ask a question.
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Book an Appointment
You can book an appointment by calling the reception on 626 1314 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.
What Can We Help You With?
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.
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.
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
- Ultrasound scan
- Venous blood test
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
Psychology Student Advice Page
Institute for Health Development (information on a wide range of health issues)
NGO Children and Youth Crisis Programme
Pregnancy crisis counselling (Tallinn, Läänemaa, Lääne-Virumaa, Rapla, Põlva) and e-counselling
A place to find help with drug problems
Tallinn Children's Safety Centre
Tartu Children's Support Centre
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
• 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
Gynaecologists Providing Youth Counselling
- Dr Tea Espenberg
- Dr Veera Sulg-Prokopenko
Assistant
- Laura-Marie Reier
Midwives Providing Youth Counselling
- Britta Jürgenson
- Elina Spivak
- Nicole-Angel Erich
- Kristina Põld
Everyone working at our youth clinic has a duty of confidentiality.
Everything you share during your visit is confidential. Without your permission, we do not share information about your concerns, test results or other personal matters with your parents, GP or anyone else.
Our team includes both men and women. Depending on your questions or concerns, you can see a midwife, gynaecologist, sexuality counsellor or social worker.