Friends of Family Planning of Martha’s Vineyard are offering financial assistance for men who are uninsured or underinsured and seeking a vasectomy.

The friends are providing reimbursement up to $1,000 for the procedure.

Applicants must be an Island resident and demonstrate need. A brochure and application are available at the Family Planning office at 517 State Road in Vineyard Haven. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

The reimbursement program dates to 2006 and is funded by an anonymous donor. 

The Family Planning clinic offers a wide range of reproductive services to women and men that include screenings, confidential testings, contraception and referral services. 

For information, contact the Family Planning office at 508-693-1208.