HIV TESTING
Since 1989 we have been a testing site for our community providing stigma and discrimination-free services. A place where anyone can come, get tested, and access prevention and treatment resourses. By breaking down these barriers to care, we can help underserved communities stay healthy.
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) does not discriminate. Therefore, anyone can become infected regardless of gender, age, race, sex, or sexuality.
We believe that everyone should get tested if they are unaware of their HIV status. Getting tested for HIV on a routine basis is a simple and powerful way to take control of your health and your partner’s well-being (s).
“The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. Knowing your status gives you powerful information to keep you and your partner healthy.”
Sandra Medina
HCT Program Coordinator
Getting tested for HIV with Bienestar has many benefits:
- Fast—Results in as little as 1 minute with our rapid finger stick tests.
- Confidential—We make sure your personal information is safe and protected.
- Answers—Get all the answers you are looking for about HIV/AIDS, PrEP, safer sex, etc.
- Empowerment—Getting tested means you are taking action for your health & well-being.
- Compassionate—If your test is positive, the HIV counselor will link you to the help you need and provide a non-judgmental space to address your concerns and questions.
Mobile Testing Unit
We also bring mobile testing vans to local bars, clubs, parks, and community events to offer free HIV testing as a service to the Greater Los Angeles community. So look for our Bienestar vans and get tested with us!
Locations
We provide free, confidential, rapid 1 minute HIV testing at six of our center locations:
EAST LOS ANGELES
5326 E. Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Monday – Friday: 10AM – 7PM
HOLLYWOOD
4955 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Monday – Friday: 10AM – 7PM
LONG BEACH
2690 Pacific Ave # 300
Long Beach, CA 90806
Monday – Friday: 10AM – 7PM
POMONA
180 E. Mission Blvd.
Pomona, CA 91766
Monday – Thursday: 10AM – 7PM
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
8551 Vesper Ave
Panorama City, CA 91402
Monday – Friday: 10AM – 7PM
SOUTH LOS ANGELES
130 W. Manchester Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Monday – Friday: 10AM – 7PM
HIV Testing hours are:
Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 6:30 pm
For walk-in schedule please call (866) 590-6411
30%
Latin@s accounted for almost 30 percent of all HIV infection cases in 2019
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Latinx males are four times as likely to have HIV/AIDS compared to white males.
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Latinx women were four times as likely to have HIV/AIDS as compared to white females.
Who should get tested?
HIV can be transmitted through various means, including sexual contact or sharing needles with an HIV-infected individual. Therefore, it is highly recommended to get tested if you have been in any risky situations involving blood-to-blood contact with someone whose HIV status you are unsure of.
When you get tested, our HIV counselors can also help answer any questions or concerns you may have.
We also bring mobile testing vans to local bars, clubs, parks, and community events to offer free HIV testing as a service to the Greater Los Angeles community. So look for our Bienestar vans and get tested with us!
For more information about HIV testing or to request a Bienestar mobile testing van for an event, please contact:
Sandra Medina (she/ella)
HCT Program Coordinator
smedina@bienestar.org
Tel:(866)590-6411 Ext-501
