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The United States has no travel restrictions related to HIV status. | The United States has no travel restrictions related to HIV status. | ||
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There are many places to get STI tests in Seattle, and the list below only includes some of the places (with a focus on cheap or free testing): | |||
* Gay City at Out of the Closet: Anyone is eligible for HIV tests, which are done on a walk-in basis only (no appointments). Hours: Monday - Saturday | 11am - 7pm, Thursday | 3pm - 7pm. Address: 1016 E Pike [Pike and 11th], Seattle, WA 98122 | * [https://gettested.cdc.gov/organizations/public-health-seattle-and-king-county-3 Public Health-Seattle and King County - STD Clinic at Harborview Medical Center]: You can get many tests and vaccines here, including Hepatitis B Vaccine, Chlamydia Test, Conventional HIV Blood Test, HPV Vaccine, Rapid HIV Blood Test, Syphilis Test, Gonorrhea Test, Herpes Test, Hepatitis A Vaccine, Hepatitis B Test and Hepatitis C Test. No person will be denied service for inability to pay. They also distribute free condoms. Address: 908 Jefferson St, 11th Floor, Seattle, WA 98104. Phone Number: 206-744-3590 | ||
* [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-northwest-hawaiian-islands Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and | |||
* [https://www.gaycity.org/testing/ Gay City at Out of the Closet]: Anyone is eligible for HIV tests, which are done on a walk-in basis only (no appointments). Hours: Monday - Saturday | 11am - 7pm, Thursday | 3pm - 7pm. Address: 1016 E Pike [Pike and 11th], Seattle, WA 98122 | |||
* [https://www.gaycity.org/testing/ Gay City Wellness Center]: HIV and STI testing for gay men, bi men and transgender individuals. Se habla español. The fees are donation-based (pay what you can). To schedule an appointment, please call (206) 860-6969 or stop by during business hours. Due to high demand, making an appointment is recommended. Hours: Monday – Friday | 3:00pm – 8:00pm, Saturdays | 12:30pm – 5:00pm. Address: Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike [Pike & Belmont], Seattle, WA 98122. | * [https://www.gaycity.org/testing/ Gay City Wellness Center]: HIV and STI testing for gay men, bi men and transgender individuals. Se habla español. The fees are donation-based (pay what you can). To schedule an appointment, please call (206) 860-6969 or stop by during business hours. Due to high demand, making an appointment is recommended. Hours: Monday – Friday | 3:00pm – 8:00pm, Saturdays | 12:30pm – 5:00pm. Address: Gay City Health Project, 517 E. Pike [Pike & Belmont], Seattle, WA 98122. | ||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* You can get the Lunette Menstrual Cup through Planned Parenthood in Seattle. Click [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-great-northwest-hawaiian-islands/campaigns/lunette-menstrual-cup here] for more details. | |||
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===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ===What to Get & Where to Get It=== | ||
* [http://www.sihb.org/ Seattle Indian Health Board]: This clinic focuses on helping urban American Indian and Alaska Native population in the greater Seattle/King County area. They provide women's health examinations and screenings. Services are available by appointment by calling (206) 324-9360. For more immediate care, services are available on a walk-in basis. Clinic hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. A walk-in clinic is also available Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Address: 611 - 12th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144. | |||
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* If you're dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the [http://www.thehotline.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline Number] at 1-800-787-3224. "Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. " | * If you're dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the [http://www.thehotline.org/ National Domestic Violence Hotline Number] at 1-800-787-3224. "Our highly-trained advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship. " | ||
* [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline]: Call 1-800-273-8255. "We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals." | * [https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline]: Call 1-800-273-8255. "We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals." | ||
* The [Seattle Indian Health Board] works on addressing domestic violence issues in the urban American Indian and Alaska Native community. They can help you with safety planning, locating shelters, obtaining restraining orders and emergency help. Services are available by calling (206) 324-9360 or by walk-in. For emergencies and 24-hour phone crisis intervention for sexual assault victims, the King County Sexual Assault Resource Center can be reached at 1-888-998-6423. | |||
* If you have been abused and are in need of support, the [http://rainn.org Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)] may be able to provide help and counseling. Visit their website call their 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. | * If you have been abused and are in need of support, the [http://rainn.org Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)] may be able to provide help and counseling. Visit their website call their 24-hour crisis hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE. | ||
* [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project (Lifeline)]: Call: 866-488-7386. This is a 24/7 hotline for LGBT youth. "Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 866-488-7386." | * [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ The Trevor Project (Lifeline)]: Call: 866-488-7386. This is a 24/7 hotline for LGBT youth. "Our trained counselors are here to support you 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 866-488-7386." | ||