HIV/STD Prevention Program

Program 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​​​​​​

Program Staff

Program staff include a Program Coordinator, Heath Educators, Health Education Assistants, and subcontractors that provide STI/HIV prevention education, counseling, and testing throughout the county.​

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​