Department of Health Services

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Description

The goal of the HIV/STD Prevention Program is to prevent the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) by providing leadership and coordination throughout Sacramento County in relation to:

• HIV/STD prevention and risk reduction through educational services
• HIV/STD risk assessment and risk reduction counseling
• HIV/STD scre​ening
• HIV/STD trainings and workshops

Services Provided

• HIV antibody testing
• Chlamydia and gonorrhea screening
• Hepatitis C prevention and screening
• Outreach activities
• Technical assistance and Training/Professional Development
• Community involvement through the HIV Health Services Planning Council and the Sacramento Workgroup to Improve Sexual Health (SacWISH)
• ​County-wide HIV prevention activities
• Social marketing campaigns
• STD prevention and information 
  

• ​Education and Materials for youth​​​​​
  

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​Program Staff

Program staff include a Program Coordinator, Heath Educators, and clerical support. Also, two subcontractors provide education about HIV prevention interventions, counseling, and testing throughout the county:

• Golden Rule Services
• Harm Reduction Services 

To Qualify

This program serves the following:

• Men who have sex with men (MSM)
• Injection drug users
• Partners of injection drug users
• Sex industry workers
• Individuals on probation
• People of color
• Alcohol and drug recovery clients
• High-risk youth and young adults
• HIV positive individuals
• HIV/STD service providers
• Youth service providers
• General population

Contact Information

9616 M​icron Ave., Suite 930
Sacramento, CA 9582​7 | Map​
Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Telephone: (916) 875-6022​

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