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=== | ===Testing Facilities=== | ||
For a full list of STI testing facilities in Boston, click [http://yourhealthboston.org/get-tested-talk-it-out/ here]. | |||
* [http://www.bostonstdclinic.com/ Boston STD Clinic]: Tests for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C, and they give results within one week. They have a walk-in clinic (you don't need to make an appointment. . However, if you would like to make an appointment you can call (617) 414-4081."Bring your photo ID card and health insurance card. They speak English, Spanish, French, Haitian Creole. Boston Medical Center STD Clinic: 725 Albany Street, Suite 9C, Boston, MA 02118. Telephone: (617) 414-4081. Email: confidentialSTD@bmc.org. | |||
* [http://www.bostonprojecttrust.com/ Project TRUST]: Tests for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis and Hepatitis C. Results available within 2 weeks. "Project TRUST is a drop-in HIV and STD testing center. Project TRUST is a great option for STD testing if you do not have any symptoms." Address: Boston Medical Center, Project TRUST, 721 Massachusetts Avenue. Boston, MA 02118. Telephone: (617) 414-4495 . Email: confidentialPT@bmc.org. | |||
* [http://www.aac.org/programs-services/hivstd-counseling-testing/ AIDS Action Committee]: "We offer free screening for HIV, hepatitis C, and other common sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. We also offer case management and medical referrals." To schedule an appointment, call 617.450.1987. They have locations in Boston (75 Amory St) and Cambridge (359 Green St). | |||
* [http://fenwayhealth.org/care/medical/std-testing-services/ Fenway Health]: They have walk-in hours or you can make an appointment. "In order to book a slot, please call 617.267.0159 to pre-register. Make sure to call us right away if you have symptoms of an STD, or someone you have recently had sex with told you they were just diagnosed with an STD. STD testing for those in need include comprehensive testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, Hepatitis C and HIV." | |||
====Support==== | ====Support==== | ||
* [http://bostonherpes.org/ Boston Herpes Support and Social Group]: "Providing information and support to people for over 25 years, our mission is to provide people with accurate information, support and hope in a discreet manner." | |||
* [http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hcv/support/ma/boston/ Hepatitis C Support Groups]: There's 2 groups that meet (that we know of). Click on the [http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/hcv/support/ma/boston/ link] for details. | |||
* [http://yourhealthboston.org/ Your Health Boston]: This is a sexual health website and resource, especially focused on HIV testing and living with HIV. | |||
* [http://www.mac-boston.org/ Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC)]: "The mission of the Multicultural AIDS Coalition (MAC) is to mobilize communities of color to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We work to ensure high quality, accessible prevention and treatment services for people living with HIV, at high risk for becoming infected, or closely affected by the disease." | |||
* [http://www.aac.org/ AIDS Action Committee]: "Founded in 1983, AIDS Action is New England’s largest AIDS service organization. For three decades, we’ve been advocating at all levels of government for fair and effective AIDS policies, conducting cutting edge HIV prevention programs, and providing health and wellness services to people already living with HIV." | |||
* [http://www.connectedboston.org/ Connected Boston]: "The Multicultural AIDS Coalition is happy to announce the #CONNECTEDBoston Campaign. In collaboration with Fenway Health and AIDS Action Committee, the campaign uses new and traditional media to reach black and brown gay, bisexual and queer men in the Greater Boston area." | |||
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