Santa Cruz AIDS Project

HIV Testing

The Santa Cruz AIDS Project provides free and anonymous rapid result HIV testing. The test is administered by California State Certified Test Counselors who will walk people through the testing process, the results, and local resources. The rapid test is done through an oral swab - no blood or urine - and only takes 20-25 minutes to develop results, which are given immediately.

The HIV antibody test looks for antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the HIV infection. Most people who become infected develop antibodies within 180 days, or about six months, after infection. This is called the "window" period of the test. Everyone is encouraged to get tested at any point within the six month window period, however a test administered at the three month mark is only 80% accurate, and it is best to get re-tested at the six month mark where test results are 99.9% accurate.

Locations and Hours

SCAP Main Office
313 Front Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
831-427-3900 x.208

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00AM - 12:00

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Salud Para La Gente

204 E. Beach St.

Watsonville, CA
(831) 728-0222

Tuesday 2:00PM - 6:00:00 PM

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Beach Flats Health Center
302 Riverside Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 423-0222

Tuesdays from 9am-12pm

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Diversity Center
1117 Soquel Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 425-5422

1st and 3rd Monday of the month
5-7 pm

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Homeless Persons Health Project (HPHP)
115-A Coral St.
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 454-2080

Mondays from 10am-12pm
Fridays from 1-3pm
-- Services for the homeless or marginally housed.

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