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MariaTalks.com is a sexual health website and anonymous helpline (1.877.MA.SEX.ED; 1.877.627.3933) for youth in Massachusetts. Maria Talks provides relevant, medically accurate sexual health information and resources to teens and providers who work with youth across the state.

The Maria Talks website provides information on a variety of topics including birth control, emergency contraception, pregnancy, HIV, STI’s, sexual violence and LGBT issues. Counselors can also speak to any of these issues on the helpline.

For Providers

Hi there! My name is Lucia and I'm an OB/Gyn in Springfield.

Are you a teacher...afterschool  leader... mentor... nurse? There are a lot of great adults working with youth everyday, and if you are like me, you care about making sure young people have all the information they need to make safe and healthy decisions.

I hope you find the resources below helpful, and if you have any questions or feedback, feel free to email program staff at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Maria Talks Resource Material

These materials are available for download free of charge. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Order forms can be emailed to the same address.

Maria Talks Tear Sheets (pdf)

Where to Get EC Control Flow Chart-English (word)

Where to Get EC Control Flow Chart-Spanish (word)

Choosing a Birth Control Method- Brochure order form (pdf)

Links for Providers

MA Department of Public Health Family Planning Program  www.mass.gov/dph/familyplanning

AIDS Action Committee www.aac.org

Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy www.massteenpregnancy.org/

Center for Young Women’s Health www.youngwomenshealth.org/

Young Men’s Health www.youngmenshealthsite.org/

Be sure to check out the links at the end of each topic for more helpful sites for youth and providers.