Testing & Prevention
Learn about HIV and STD testing options, prevention strategies, and where to get tested in Texas.
Free Self-Collection Testing
Order a free, confidential self-collection STD testing kit delivered to your home. Test for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
Order Your Free Kit →Find In-Person Testing
Locate testing sites near you including health departments, clinics, and community organizations across Texas.
Find Testing Sites (opens in new tab) →When to Get Tested
Learn about testing windows, how often to get tested, and what tests are recommended based on your sexual activity.
View Testing FAQs →Prevention & PrEP
Explore prevention strategies including PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to reduce your risk of HIV infection.
What is PrEP?
PrEP is a medication that can reduce your risk of getting HIV by up to 99% when taken as prescribed.
Learn About PrEP (opens in new tab) →Prevention Methods
Information about condoms, dental dams, and other safer sex practices to protect yourself and your partners.
Prevention Resources (opens in new tab) →Partner Notification
Learn how to talk to partners about testing, treatment, and protecting each other's health.
Partner Resources (opens in new tab) →Treatment & Support
If you test positive, treatment is available and effective. Find care providers, support services, and medication assistance programs.
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Texas DSHS HIV/STD Program
Comprehensive information about HIV and STD treatment, care services, and support in Texas.
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Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
Provides HIV-related services for people living with HIV who are uninsured or underinsured.
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STD Treatment Guidelines
CDC guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
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Educational Resources
Access reliable, evidence-based information about HIV, STDs, sexual health, and wellness.
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Know My Status
A sexual health education program offered by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Receive information about HIV and STD symptoms, testing locations and ways to protect yourself and your partner.
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Greater Than HIV
National initiative focused on ending the HIV epidemic with comprehensive resources on prevention, testing, PrEP, and treatment. Includes 100+ FAQs in English and Spanish.
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National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
CDC's reference, referral, and distribution service for HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STD, and TB prevention information.
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CDC HIV Basics
Learn the basics about HIV including transmission, prevention, testing, and treatment.
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CDC STD Information
Comprehensive information about sexually transmitted diseases, symptoms, and treatment.
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Crisis Support & Hotlines
If you need immediate support or someone to talk to, these resources are available 24/7.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor.
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The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth)
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ young people.
Call 1-866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678
Ready to Get Tested?
Order your free and confidential self-collection HIV and STD test kit today.
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