Free HIV/STD Testing
The Integrated Targeted Testing Services (ITTS) program offers free HIV/STD testing to key priority groups in the community in targeted settings. By bringing testing into the community, these services can reach groups in which HIV and other STDs have been under-diagnosed. Infections are under-diagnosed when people do not realize they are at risk for certain infections and diseases.
Below is a list of our upcoming community testing locations where we will be offering free HIV/STD testing, as well as other sexual health supplies:
January 2023:
- January 25th - The Harrelson Center - 8am to 2pm
- Join us at 20 N 4th St Suite 214, Wilmington, NC 28401 from 8am to 2pm to receive free HIV/STD testing, resources, and a $10 gift card for first time testers!
February 2023:
- February 1st - NHC Senior Resource Center - 10am to 12pm
- Join us at 2222 College Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 for free HIV/STD testing, sexual health supplies, and other goodies for our community! First time testers get a FREE $10 gift card!
- February 1st - UNCW Main Campus - 1pm to 3pm
- Join us at UNCW's Mohin-Scholz LGBTQ Resource Center in Fisher Student Union (4855 Price Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401) for free HIV/STD testing, sexual health supplies, and other goodies for our community! First time testers get a FREE $10 gift card!
- February 6th - The Healing Place - 3:30pm to 5:30pm (Appointment Required - Please call 901-798-6543)
- Join us at 1000 Medical Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 for free HIV/STD testing, sexual health supplies, and other goodies for our community! First time testers get a FREE $10 gift card!
- February 16th - Good Shepherd Center - 6pm to 8pm (Appointment Required - Please call 901-798-6543)
- Join us at 811 Martin Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 for free HIV/STD testing, sexual health supplies, and other goodies for our community! First time testers get a FREE $10 gift card!
If you are an agency or organization looking to have HIV/STD testing or sexual health supplies available, please click below to learn more.
- What is HIV? What are STDS?
- What is this program? why is it free?
- Request HIV/STD Testing for your event
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system and kills the body’s white-blood cells. There is currently no effective cure, once people get HIV they have it for life. However, with proper medical care and medication, HIV can be controlled. People living with HIV who get effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners.
HIV is transmitted typically in five ways:
- Blood
- Seminal fluids
- Rectal fluids
- Vaginal fluids
- Breast milk
HIV is considered to be one of many different types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These diseases are spread through different types of sexual intercourse and if left untreated, can have serious health consequences. Some of the most common STDs and related-illnesses are: bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, genital HPV, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), trichomoniasis, syphilis, and HIV.
For more information on the signs, symptoms, and treatment of STDs, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
In partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services, the ITTS program offers free HIV/STD testing to key priority groups in the community in targeted settings. By bringing testing into the community, these services can reach groups in which HIV and other STDs have been underdiagnosed. Infections are underdiagnosed when people do not realize they are at risk for certain infections and diseases.
Quick HIV Facts, according to the CDC:
- In 2020, 30,635 people received an HIV diagnosis in the United States and dependent areas.
- An estimated 1,189,700 people in the United States had HIV at the end of 2019. Of those people, about 87% knew they had HIV.
- In 2020, male-to-male sexual contact accounted for 68% of all new HIV diagnoses in the United States and dependent areas.
- In 2020, Black/African American people accounted for 42% (12,827) of all new HIV diagnoses.
If you are interested in partnering with us for a testing event, educational outreach, or need supplies, please call our Health Educator at 910-798-6543 or by email at mmcvey@nhcgov.com. Below you will find the Condom Distribution Request Form if you are interested in becoming a permanent condom distribution site with our program.
Our ITTS staff are trained in counseling, testing, and referral (CTR) services to help in many areas, such as providing PrEP referrals, giving positive diagnoses and post-test counseling, providing condoms and sexual health education and prevention methods, and much more!