Sexually Transmittable Infections & HIV

Sexual Health and Well-Being Pop-Up

The Evanston Health & Human Services Department offers free safer sex supplies, educational materials, and community referrals on the second Tuesday of each month at the Evanston Public Library from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Offerings include condoms, lubricant, dental dams, STI & HIV risk reduction counseling, and referrals for PEP or PrEP, STI & HIV testing, and HIV case management.

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Through a partnership between the City, Evanston Public Library, and Howard Brown Health Center, community members can attend a screening event at the Evanston Public Library on the fourth Tuesday of every month.

Services include: HIV prevention counseling, rapid HIV screening, confidential screening for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.

Please visit Howard Brown Outreach Services for more testing sites and information.

Reese’s Barber Studio- 1618 Emerson St
Church Street Barbershop - 1905 Church St
Ebony Babershop - 1702 Dodge Ave

If you have questions, want to talk to someone about where you can get tested, or just want more information on STIs or HIV, call the Evanston 3-1-1 service or the Illinois HIV/STI hotline at 1-800-243-2437 to speak with a trained counselor in English or Spanish.

To locate free or low-cost STI and HIV testing and other sexual health services near you, type your zip code into the search box below or at the following link: https://gettested.cdc.gov/.

Mpox is an illness caused by a virus that can spread through close contact, including sex. People with mpox often get a rash and other symptoms. There is a vaccine that can help prevent mpox infection. Talk to a healthcare provider to learn if it is recommended for you. For more information and resources, please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health's Mpox Website.

Are you living with HIV and need help with services like medical care, medication, support programs, or housing? Check out Illinois HIV Care Connect or call 311 to find out how to sign up for assistance.
If you’re HIV positive and pregnant, you can get specialized information and linkage to services by calling the 24/7 Illinois Perinatal HIV Hotline at 1-800-439-4079. This hotline is also for use by clinicians treating pregnant patients with HIV.
Many options for HIV testing are quick, painless, and free. To find an HIV testing provider near you, visit this site or call 311.

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