LAST EDITED ON 08-Jan-09 AT 04:23 PM (PST) by (moderator)
FYI, most clinics these days can test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea by taking a urine sample, instead of the uncomfortable and time-consuming pelvic swab. HIV can be tested by a mouth swab or drawing blood. Syphilis still requires a blood test, as does Hepatitis A, B & C.There are vaccines available for Hepatitis A & B, and its a good idea for anyone exchanging ANY bodily fluid (including saliva) with persons whose health history is unknown to get those vaccines. Most public clinics offer them, but call to check for specific cost and info.
Please be aware many STDs these days are almost symptomless in men. Do yourself and your clients a favour by getting tested on a regular basis.
Below is a list of low/no-cost health clinics in the Bay Area:
The St James Infirmary...
is a provider-run organisation offering free, confidential, nonjudgmental medical and social services for female, transgendered, and male sex workers. Don't forget to pick up their excellent Occupational Health and Safety Handbook!
http://www.stjamesinfirmary.org
The San Francisco City Clinic...
offers STD and HIV testing and counselling, along with family planning services. The site also lists resources for STD questions, risks and research updates.
http://www.sfcityclinic.org/
Planned Parenthood...
offers reproductive health care to men, women and teens, including STD testing and birth control. Clinics are located in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, East Bay and the Peninsula.
http://www.ppgg.org
If you are in Nevada, Sacramento, the Central Valley or South Bay, click here for the PP location nearest you:
http://www.ppmarmonte.org/services/clinics.asp
City of Berkeley Public Health & Family Planning Clinic...
offers STD screening, birth control and reproductive care to men and women. Call for hours and appointments. Saturday drop-in for testing and EC is available.
http://www.cityofberkeley.info/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=3944
830 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710
510-981-5350
The Crane Center...
located in Santa Clara county, provides anonymous HIV Testing, confidential STD screening and treatment services.
http://tinyurl.com/2w3hma
976 Lenzen Avenue, Room 1500B
San Jose, CA 95126
408.792.3720
The Neighborhood Health on Wheels (NHOW)...
operates in different neighbourhoods all around San Francisco. Testing for HIV and all STDs is anonymous and free, and vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B are also available on certain days.
Call 1-877-599-6469 for locations and times.
~Salena~
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