HIV/STD Counseling, Testing and Referral Services

HIV TESTING

Our Voluntary HIV Tests are FAST, EASY, and FREE!!!

You will be tested for HIV using either a finger stick or OralQuick rapid test.

Finger Stick


BIENESTAR staff speaks with you one-on-one about high risk behaviors, HIV, and the benefits of knowing your HIV status.	After the staff member answers all of your questions you will be asked to sign the consent form saying you understand the testing process. All tests are anonymous and confidential.	The staff member pricks your finger.	A small amount of blood is collected.	The results are available in 10 minutes. If you test positive for HIV you will be linked to care. If you test negative, the staff will help you identify ways to reduce your risk so that you stay negative.

OralQuick Test


After talking with you about HIV, high risk behaviors, and the benefits of knowing your HIV status the staff member will ask you to sign a consent form. Then they will prepare the oral test.	The inside of your cheek is swabbed to collect a small amount cells.	Another section of your cheek is swabbed.	And finally another part of the inside of your cheek is swabbed.	The results are available in 20 minutes. As with other HIV tests, the staff member will give you appropriate information about necessary care and treatment and help identify ways to reduce your risk.

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The BIENESTAR HIV Testing and Counseling Program is funded by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Office of AIDS Programs and Policy (OAPP) and provides free HIV counseling, antibody testing, and referrals (CT&R) to non-elderly Latino/a adults.

Funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the State of California, Department of Health Services, Office of AIDS and the County of Los Angeles, Department of Health Services, Office of AIDS Programs and Policy (OAPP).