A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION OF EAST TENNESSEE

Removing barriers to birth control access across East Tennessee

For thousands of people in our region, cost, transportation, and limited access healthcare options make it difficult to access basic reproductive healthcare.

A Step Ahead works to close those gaps by connecting individuals with free birth control, reproductive healthcare, and trusted information so they can make informed decisions about their futures.

We serve 16 counties across East Tennessee.

Need birth control?

To get started, call or text our Help Line (865) 657-8372

If you live, work, or attend school in one of the 16 counties we serve, you can get free birth control through A Step Ahead. Our team can connect you with a provider or Telehealth option that works best for you. A member of our team will respond as quickly as possible to help get connected with care. Se habla Español.

We cover ALL preventive birth control methods at no cost to you.

A Step Ahead Foundation of East Tennessee (ASAFET) works to remove barriers to birth control access across our region.

We help eliminate common barriers to care, including:

  1. The cost of contraception

  2. Transportation challenges

  3. Limited access to healthcare providers 

  4. Lack of accurate reproductive health information

We partner with trusted healthcare providers to ensure individuals can receive preventive, easily reversible contraception and the associated reproductive healthcare completely free of charge. 

In addition to connecting individuals with care, A Step Ahead provides community-based reproductive health education across the 16 counties we serve to ensure people have the knowledge they need to make informed family planning decisions.

FEATURED EVENT

Back to Prom 2026

A Totally Rad 80s Dance Party

Dust off your leg warmers and tease up your hair! It’s time to go Back to Prom!

This high-energy throwback dance party supports A Step Ahead’s work connecting East Tennesseans with free birth control and reproductive healthcare.

Your ticket helps remove barriers to care for people across our region.

The Mill & Mine
March 20
6 PM - 10 PM

    • 80s dance party

    • DJ and throwback hits

    • Silent auction

    • Retro photo booth and customized Polaroid keepsakes

    • Drinks and heavy hors d’vouress 

    • Silent Auction coming soon

Learn More & Get Tickets 
WHY THIS WORK MATTERS

Access to contraception in Tennessee has become increasingly difficult as public health funding and safety-net services continue to shrink.

As a result, more people are turning to A Step Ahead for help accessing care. With the support of our community, we can ensure that individuals across East Tennessee still have access to the birth control and reproductive healthcare they need.

SUPPORT THE MISSION

Every donation helps remove barriers to contraceptive access.

Your support can provide:

$100

A year of birth control pills

A Nexplanon implant providing up to 5 years of pregnancy prevention

$500

Lab work fees for STI and pregnancy testing

$50
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