A Step Ahead Chattanooga

A Step Ahead Chattanooga is a charity located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The organization employs five people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. A Step Ahead Chattanooga works to remove barriers to contraception access. Their mission focuses on providing free education, outreach, and birth control to individuals residing in the 18-county service area, spanning Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. They achieve this through donations from individuals, companies, and foundations, ensuring women incur no out-of-pocket expenses for clinical services. Additionally, the organization covers transportation costs for appointments when necessary. A Step Ahead Chattanooga's efforts include educating women and men about various birth control options, collaborating with providers to ensure their training in offering IUDs and implants, covering costs not covered by other sources, and operating an appointment line to facilitate scheduling and transportation arrangements. Individuals seeking information or assistance can contact A Step Ahead Chattanooga at 423-265-STEP.