Community STI & HIV Testing
This page provides information about the Durham County Department of Public Health’s community STI and HIV testing program. If you are a community member or a healthcare provider seeking additional information about getting treatment for symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or to get tested for HIV and/or other STIs, please contact the DCoDPH Adult Health Clinic at 919-560-7601.
HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to present challenges for communities in Durham and around the state of North Carolina. Durham County’s “I Take Testing Seriously” (ITTS) Program works with the Durham community to decrease rates of HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis C, Gonorrhea, and Chlamydia.
Our team provides the following services:
- Free and confidential HIV/STI screenings.
- One-on-one or group sexual health education classes or workshops.
- Free condoms, lubricant, dental dams, and more.
- Free and confidential Safe Syringe Kits and/or Naloxone (Narcan).
- PrEP referrals.
Community Testing
A key prevention strategy is our comprehensive community testing program. Durham County health educators are proud to provide free and confidential HIV/STI screenings throughout Durham and are committed to meeting community “where they are” to make services accessible as possible. Screenings are comprehensive, and we are pleased to offer blood, urine, throat, and rectal screenings which are able to detect a broad range of common communicable STIs.
For information about our services or if you would like to schedule a free screening, call Quanna Norman at 919-560-8835 or text 984-800-4923.
Community Outreach, Condom Distribution, & Programming
We are also happy to provide comprehensive education and resources pertaining to sexual health. Public Health Education Specialists are able to provide a variety of different programs in different formats, modalities, and settings to educate members of the Durham Community about their sexual health.
Additionally, we offer distribution of safer sex items, upon request, such as:
- condoms
- dental dams
- lubricants
Did You Know We Offer PrEP?
PrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medication taken by HIV-negative individuals to help prevent HIV infection.
Who is PrEP for?
PrEP is for EVERYONE, but here are a few more criteria to help determine if PrEP is for you:
- You are sexually active and do not use condoms consistently.
- You have a sexual partner who has HIV.
- You have been diagnosed with a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) in the past six months.
- You inject drugs or share injection equipment with others.
- You have taken PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) multiple times in the past.
If you think PrEP is for you, please click the link below, complete the short form, and a team member will contact you!
If you have any trouble completing the form, please reach out to Quanna Norman, 984-800-4923 and/or qnorman@dconc.gov.
Fast Track Cities
The Fast-Track Cities initiative is a global partnership aimed at accelerating the HIV/AIDS response in cities worldwide. Cities commit by signing the Paris Declaration, initially focused on the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets and now aiming for zero new HIV infections and zero AIDS-related deaths. Supported by key partners like the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC), the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), United Nations Human Settlement Program (UN-Habitat), and the City of Paris, the initiative emphasizes data transparency and progress monitoring through a global web portal. IAPAC provides technical assistance, implementation planning, capacity-building, stigma reduction, and quality of life assessments for people living with HIV.
Additional Information
If you are in need of STI testing or treatment, call our adult health clinic at 919-560-7601.
For information about our community testing services or if you would like to schedule a free community screening event, call Quanna Norman at 919-560-8835 or text 984-800-4923.