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For University of Texas at Austin students, there is an on-campus STD clinic. This STD-specific clinic has extremely limited availability. Appointments often book up more than one month in advance. For women, STD testing is available in the women's health center. Typical wait time for appointments is 1-2 weeks. All appointments can be made online. After testing, results are available via an online account within a week. In some cases, if the test results are positive, a prescription can be called in to the on-campus pharmacy without a requirement to visit the health center again. | * [http://www.austintexas.gov/department/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds STD clinic at RBJ Health Center]: "The STD Clinic at 15 Waller Street (RBJ Health Center, 1st Floor) provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Call 512-972-5430 to schedule an appointment. Clinic hours are 8am to 12 noon and 1pm to 5pm Monday through Friday. The fee for examination and treatment is $20, which includes all laboratory testing. NOTE: We can only test for Genital Herpes if you have active symptoms." Phone: 512-972-5430. Physical Address: 15 Waller Street, Austin, TX 78702: Open Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-12noon, 1-5pm. | ||
* For University of Texas at Austin students, there is an on-campus STD clinic. This STD-specific clinic has extremely limited availability. Appointments often book up more than one month in advance. For women, STD testing is available in the women's health center. Typical wait time for appointments is 1-2 weeks. All appointments can be made online. After testing, results are available via an online account within a week. In some cases, if the test results are positive, a prescription can be called in to the on-campus pharmacy without a requirement to visit the health center again. | |||
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* [http://www.austintexas.gov/department/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds STD clinic at RBJ Health Center]: "We work to prevent the spread of HIV by providing anonymous HIV counseling, testing, and referral for early intervention services. We offer free confidential and anonymous counseling and testing for HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia . Testing is available at many locations around the Austin area. Call 512-972-5580 for an appointment." "Case management services are provided wherever the client is located. Services are available for HIV infected persons who are homeless, pregnant, or under the age of 13." Phone: 512-972-5430. Physical Address: 15 Waller Street, Austin, TX 78702: Open Hours: Monday through Friday 8am-12noon, 1-5pm. | |||
* [http://www.aidsarms.org/ AIDS Arms Inc]: "Provides medication assistance and case management. Also has a clinic and does outreach in prisons." | * [http://www.aidsarms.org/ AIDS Arms Inc]: "Provides medication assistance and case management. Also has a clinic and does outreach in prisons." | ||
* [http://www.aidsinterfaithnetwork.org/ AIDS Interfaith Network]: "A multicultural, non-profit, faith-based HIV/AIDS organization that provides services for persons living with HIV/AIDS, gives support to the people who care for them, and educates persons who are at risk of HIV infection." | * [http://www.aidsinterfaithnetwork.org/ AIDS Interfaith Network]: "A multicultural, non-profit, faith-based HIV/AIDS organization that provides services for persons living with HIV/AIDS, gives support to the people who care for them, and educates persons who are at risk of HIV infection." | ||