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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.

 

SCAP Main Office

542 Ocean Street

Santa Cruz, California 95060

831-427-3900

 

 

Testing Hours

 

Thursdays:  10:00AM - 12:00PM

Due to our CDC funding requirements- Free and Anonymous HIV Testing is only available for the following:

  • Men having sex with men
  • Sex partners of people who    are HIV positive
  • Injection drug using partners of people who are HIV positive
  • Injection drug users
  • Those who have been sexually assaulted

Wednesdays:  5:30-8pm    Gay and Bi Men

Due to our CDC funding requirements- Free and Anonymous HIV Testing is only available for the following:

  • Men having sex with men

 

 

All other community members are encouraged to ask their healthcare provider for an HIV Test.Appointments can also be made at the North or South County Planned Parenthood- (831) 426-5550 for a confidential HIV Test.

For more information about HIV Testing in Santa Cruz County call (831) 454-2437 or visit our website www.santacruzhealth.org

 

Locations and Hours

Salud Para La Gente

204 E. Beach St.

Watsonville, CA

(831) 728-0222

Tuesdays from 2:00PM - 6:00PM

Beach Flats Health Center


302 Riverside Ave.

Santa Cruz, CA

(831) 423-0222

Tuesdays from 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Homeless Persons Health Project (HPHP)

115-A Coral St.

Santa Cruz, CA

(831) 454-2080

1st and 3rd Wednesday from 2:00PM - 4:00PM