HIV/STD Prevention Services
"Are you positive you are negative?"
Our HIV-testing services are free!
High-Risk Behaviors:
Unprotected (no condom) Sexual Encounters
Drug/Alcohol Use/Abuse
Intravenous Drug Use (sharing needles)
Tattoos (unsanitary conditions)
HIV testing and counseling services have changed over the years to meet the changing challenges of the epidemic, as well as create more effective interventions that are more "client-centered". The focus has changed from quantity of people tested, to the quality of the counseling, testing and education each client receives. ARCOT remains a leader in adapting to the most proven and effective prevention interventions: Prevention Counseling and Partner Elicition: Consists of a pre-counseling session and an HIV test using OraSure, a mouth swab which involves no blood-draws or needle-sticks. Results are available in approximately a week with the original counselor providing post-test counseling. Prevention Case Management: An intervention program with trained counselors providing on-going, multi-session individual counseling sessions to assist the client in reducing risk behaviors. Turning Point Intervention: A 6-session intervention developed for drug/alcohol abusers and dependents. Outreach and Client Recruitment: A National Institute of Drug Abuse model that sends our prevention specialists into the field to identify high-risk neighborhood areas, for client recruitment into our programs. Outreach also includes professional presentations to organizations, churches, jails, and other groups who may benefit with knowledge of our prevention activities. Referral for other STDs Screening and Treatment
All Prevention Services Are Free of Charge
All Services are Strictly Confidential
Some Interventions Provide Gift Incentives for Client Participation
Coming Soon: The NEw "OraQuick" HIV Test - Results in 20 Minutes
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