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STI / HIV

STI / HIV Department:

Low or no-cost confidential sexual health services.

Our goal in the STI/HIV program is to reduce and prevent the transmission of STI/HIV in our county. The Health Department offers low or no cost confidential Sexual Health Services for anyone regardless of gender, sexual orientation, income, or anything else! Services are provided on a sliding fee scale based on income and insurances accepted. Those under 18 years old do NOT need parental consent to access services.

Services Provided include:

  • STI Testing (urine or swab sample)

  • STI Treatment

  • Rapid HIV Testing

  • HIV risk assessment counseling

  • Sexual health education and counseling

  • Referrals

Who is Eligible?

  • Anyone and Everyone!

Cost of Services

  • Low to no-cost services based on a sliding fee scale determinant  on income and insurances accepted. 

Hours of Service

  • Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed 12-12:30 for lunch).

Additional Info

Get tested if:

You or your partner(s) have any of the following symptoms:

  • Abnormal discharge from the vagina or penis 

  • Painful urination 

  • Odor 

  • Rash (genital area, hands, feet, chest and/or back) 

  • Pain in testicles 

  • Sores/blisters

You or your partner(s) are considered high risk:

  • Multiple partners 

  • History of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) 

  • Sex without a condom 

  • Men who have sex with men (MSM) 

  • Substance abuse (alcohol, drugs, needles) 

  • Sexually active adolescents (between the age of 13 - 24)

Common STI's

2019 sexually transmitted disease data

Condoms

You may pick up FREE condoms in the health department lobby during normal business hours. Condoms are also available free at some area local business through our WearOne Campaign.

 

If you’re sexually active, protect yourself and your partner by using a condom the first time and every time you have sex. 

 

Store condoms in a cool, dry place and check expiration dates.

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WearOne

WearOne Campaign

Free Condom Pick-up Locations

The WearOne Campaign was developed to increase free condom availability, create awareness and promote acceptance of condom use in individuals 18 - 24 years of age. The goal is to decrease STIs and unplanned pregnancies; by removing barriers such as cost, embarrassment and lack of access. 

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Tuscola County Participating Locations:

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Prevention Options:

PrEP – Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

PEP – Post Exposure Prophylaxis

For individuals living with HIV who need care, information may be found at the following:

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Reduce and prevent the transmission of STI/HIV in Tuscola County.

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