Howard Brown Health exists to eliminate the disparities in health care experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through research, education and the provision of services that promote health and wellness. 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. 11:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Tuesday. 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Friday

Chicago House’s newest program, the TransLife Center (TLC), officially launched in 2013. The TLC provides comprehensive programming and support to transgender individuals. TransHealth provides a variety of resources and health information to transgender people impacted by HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness, chronic illness, and/or mental health issues. Chicago House provides both on-site Read more [...]

Drop-in, safe, and affirming HIV/STI testing offered for anyone 24 and under. Free and confidential. We also have access and linkage to other social services.

Drop-in, safe, and affirming HIV/STI testing offered for anyone 24 and under. Free and completely confidential. We also have access and linkage to other social services for HIV-positive and -negative folks.

We currently have youth programming for folks of all genders, as well as free HIV/STI Testing, Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services (CRCS) and a safe and identity-affirming drop-in space. Generation L is a community-level HIV prevention intervention for MSM and transgender (male to female) youth between the ages of 18-24. The Read more [...]

The HIV Care program is a recognized leader in integrated primary and multi-speciality care for people living with HIV disease. This twice-weekly clinic provides a seamless system of care to approximately 300 patients in all stages of HIV disease both with and without insurance, from the neighborhood and the metropolitan Read more [...]

Project VIDA is a culturally-focused HIV/AIDS prevention and direct services community-based organization located on Chicago’s West Side. Project VIDA was founded by a consortium of volunteers in 1992 to address the unique needs and concerns of Latino and African American individuals at risk for or currently living with HIV/AIDS. We Read more [...]

Provident Hospital HIV Program provides comprehensive, wrap-around services that include outpatient primary care, mental health, psychosocial, dental, substance abuse, medication adherence, outreach/prevention and case management services to approximately 400 HIV patients residing in South side community areas.If you need transportation to your clinic appointment, please call the nurses office at Read more [...]

Get Tested You have lots of options for getting tested! You can: Call our hotline at 1-866-747-0074 or email “I need an HIV test” to hivelimination@uchicago.edu Find the Chicago Department of Public Health or Planned Parenthood clinic closest to you for free HIV or STI testing. Share Safely If you Read more [...]

This hotline is free and anonymous offering callers the most up-to-date, medically-accurate information on AIDS/HIV and sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs), emotional support, and state-wide referrals for healthcare and social services related to AIDS/HIV and STDs. This program offers services in English and Spanish and provides a wealth of information and referrals Read more [...]

The HIV testing program targets high-risk populations of Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM), and high-risk heterosexuals including sex workers, sex partners of HIV-positive MSM’s, persons who have multiple unprotected sex partners, users of IV and non-IV drugs, and sex partners of Intervenous Drug Users. Persons receiving these services Read more [...]

The prevention department’s mission at TPAN is to maintain the agency’s reputation as being Chicago’s first one-stop agency for individuals looking for HIV prevention information, HIV testing, counseling and/or referrals. OVAH! is primarily targeted towards young, at risk people of color. This can include MSM’s as well as substance users, Read more [...]

Rapid HIV testing, with results usually provided within the same day. Results from rapid HIV tests are available in minutes; however, because this is a walk-in service, we cannot ensure a specific length of time for the full visit. This testing includes an extensive pre- and post- test counseling session. Read more [...]

Jackson Park Hospital offers confidential services. Appointments are preferred, walk-in’s welcome, uninsured welcome. -Screening for STDs / STIs including HIV, -Diagnosis and onsite treatment for STDs/STIs -Laboratory and Diagnostic Services, and -Health Education/Risk Reduction Counseling. Hours of operation STD Clinic: Tuesdays, 1:00 to 4:00pm HIV Clinic: Thursdays, 1:00-4:00pm

This clinic offers the confidential blood test for syphilis , a nurse consultation visit and syphilis treatment when appropriate. This clinic is designed specifically for people experiencing symptoms of syphilis, and for individuals who were potentially exposed to syphilis by a partner. Price = $35.00 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 1 Read more [...]

Project VIDA is a culturally-focused HIV/AIDS prevention and direct services community-based organization located on Chicago’s West Side. Project VIDA was founded by a consortium of volunteers in 1992 to address the unique needs and concerns of Latino and African American individuals at risk for or currently living with HIV/AIDS. We Read more [...]

New LGBT South Side drop in center!!! Description Prologue is a multi-site, community-based high school and GED program founded in 1972. It is state-recognized and NCA accredited. We Offer: A Safe Heaven to Meet Free Rapid HIV Testing Connect To Care ILI Assessments Incentives Safe Sex Kits Referrals Peer Lead Read more [...]