Free Condoms
Wear One Campaign
Recreation and Wellness has partnered with Ottawa County Department of Public Health to provide free condoms to GVSU students while increasing awareness and promoting acceptance of condom use by college students. Our goal is to help reduce STI/D's in our community. At GVSU, 74% of students are sexually active.
Source: Spring 2018 National College Health Assessment (NCHA).
Free Condom Locations
Allendale Campus
Kirkhof Center: 2020 Desk, Center for Women and Gender Equity, LGBT Resource Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Veteran's Lounge (0072), Replenish (0074)
Housing & Residence Life: North C, Holton-Hooker Front Desk, Ravines Mail & Package Center, Niemeyer Front Desk, South E Front Desk, Laker Village Desk
Recreation Center: Recreation & Wellness Office, Fitness & Wellness Services
Lubbers Student Success Center: Dean of Students CARE Office
The WIT Cart: Goes out on campus weekly, locations are posted on RecWell Instagram.
Downtown Campuses
The WIT Cart (Devos C - Social Justice Center Space)
Replenish (CHS 353), Devos C - Social Justice Center Space
GV Family Health Center (72 Sheldon Blvd SE #130)
Near Campus
View list of other locations
Order Free Condoms by Mail
Live on Campus?
*Recreation & Wellness will mail condoms as long as in-person instruction continues on campus. Please check out our tips for safer sex during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In partnership with Ottawa County Dept. of Public Health, Recreation & Wellness will intercampus mail you a free package of 10 condoms, lubricant, and sexual health and STD testing information in an unmarked envelope. You can reorder condoms every 30 days. Please allow 3-5 days for arrival.
Live Off Campus?
*Ottawa County Department of Public Health is still mailing condoms to residents that live in Allegan or Ottawa County during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ottawa County Department of Public Health will mail a free package of 10 condoms, lubricant, and sexual health and STD testing information in a discreet envelope. You must be living within Allegan or Ottawa County to participate in this service and you may reorder condoms every 30 days. Visit the Ottawa County Department of Public Health website for more information.
Michigan Residents
Many local health centers have stopped distributing condoms due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has developed a program to ensure that people in the community are still able to get condoms for free and without having to leave their homes. To order condoms, please send an email with your name and mailing address to [email protected] and MDHHS will mail condoms for free directly to you.
Birth Control Options during COVID-19 Pandemic
Ottawa County Residents
Ottawa County Department of Public Health is seeing established clients for birth control.
GVSU students who have lost access to their birth control due to COVID-19 may call and speak with the “phone nurse.” OCDPH will obtain their record and see how best to support them with birth control continuation.
Call your nearest OCDPH location.
- Holland: (616) 396-5266
- Grand Haven: (616) 846-8360
- Hudsonville: (616) 669-0040
Michigan Residents
You should call your current health care provider if you are in need of a birth control prescription or refill and determine the best steps for you.
If you live in Michigan and have lost access to birth control due to COVID-19, it is recommended that you visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services website for a Family Planning Provider near you that may offer free or low-cost options. It is recommended that you call ahead to determine the process for obtaining birth control.
Non-Michigan Residents
You should call your current health care provider if you are in need of a birth control prescription or refill and determine the best steps for you.
If you live in the United States and have lost access to birth control due to COVID-19, it is recommended that you visit the Office of Population Affairs website for a Family Planning Provider near you that may offer free or low-cost options. It is recommended that you call ahead to determine the process for obtaining birth control.
Telemedicine Additional Option
Nurx offers low-cost options for birth control that can be mailed to your door. There is a $15 medical consult fee. Learn more about the entire process on their website.
There are some state limitations so be sure to check state availability if you live outside of Michigan. (Nurx is available in Michigan).
Thank you to the Livingston County Health Department for their donation of 8,000 condoms.