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Testing & Services
Overall health and wellness include routine testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There are many options for getting tested: a primary care doctor, at a community health clinic, or even with a self-test kit. Regular testing can help in the early detection of an infection, especially knowing that some do not experience symptoms with several STIs.
Through our Wellness in Action program, we offer free HIV self-test kits so you can test yourself at your convenience.
How Testing Works
Some tests use a blood sample by a finger prick or blood draw. Our testing kits use oral fluid (saliva) samples and will provide results in as little as 20 minutes.
If you are exposed to a virus, like HIV, your body’s immune system will produce antibodies to fight off the virus known as antigens that activate this response. This is what the testing kit is testing for.
There are various test options like the nucleic acid test (NAT) that can determine if HIV is present or the amount of the virus present in your blood per milliliter, also known as the viral load.
There are also tests that screen for the antigens and antibodies in the oral fluid or blood sample. Whether your results are non-reactive (reflected by one line on the test) or reactive (reflected by two lines on the test), you should discuss them with a healthcare provider.
With Wellness in Action, we are helping connect you with the options and resources available at every step of the process.
How to Self-Test for HIV
Watch below to see how to self test and connect to services.
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Free HIV Self-Testing Kits
Our “Wellness in Action” program, working with CVS Health and local community-based organizations, are distributing free HIV self-testing kits to help address safety and access barriers folx may experience. If you are looking to find more information, would like to connect with one of our trusted partners, or request a self-testing kit, please click on the link below with the partner representing your region.
*Residents in the Northeast region can request testing kits from our CBO regional partners located in the South
TBA. In the interim, feel free to connect with one of our community partners in the South.
Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus (Chicago, IL)
The Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus is the oldest and only organization in the city focused exclusively on improving the overall health and well-being of Black gay, bisexual and same gender loving men.
P: (312) 291-9499
Midwest Region's Testing Kit Request Form: CLICK HERE
Abounding Prosperity (Dallas, TX)
Abounding Prosperity, Inc. was founded in 2005 with the express purpose of responding to social and health disparities devastating Black Men and their families in Dallas County. For 16 years now, our programs, services and facilities have expanded to accommodate the need. We welcome you to explore our website to learn more.
P: 214-421-4800 • E: info@aboundingprosperity.org
Southwest Region's Testing Kit Request Form: CLICK HERE
Thrive SS (Atlanta, GA)
THRIVE SS strives to be a leader in advocating for communities of color, and, in so doing, serve as a model that inspires other jurisdictions around the country. The company aims to continuously engage our communities and organizations to build collective power, and to use said power to end the HIV epidemic.
P: 404-267-1519 • E: info@thrivess.org
Thrive SS Testing Kit Request Form: CLICK HERE
Arianna’s Center (San Juan, Puerto Rico and Ft. Lauderdale, FL) - Services for Spanish speakers
At Arianna’s Center we are the only service and advocacy organization with the mission of supporting and empowering transgender women of color in Florida, Puerto Rico, or wherever there is a need for such service.
Arianna's Testing Kit Request Form: CLICK HERE
TruEvolution (Riverside, CA) - Services for Spanish speakers
TruEvolution fights for health equity and racial justice to advance the quality of life and human dignity of LGBTQ people.
P: 951-888-1346
West Region's Testing Kit Request Form: CLICK HERE
Arianna’s Center (San Juan, Puerto Rico and Ft. Lauderdale, FL) - Services for Spanish speakers
At Arianna’s Center we are the only service and advocacy organization with the mission of supporting and empowering transgender women of color in Florida, Puerto Rico, or wherever there is a need for such service.
Brindamos capacitación y apoyo a los medios para que las personas trans puedan ser visibles, contar sus historias, luchar por sus derechos y continuar inspirando a nuevas generaciones de líderes trans.
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