Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that are spread by having sex with someone who has the infection. Sexually transmitted diseases include the following diseases and conditions:

• Chlamydia  
• Gonorrhea  
• Hepatitis   
• Genital Herpes   
• HIV/AIDS 
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)   
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)   
• Syphilis   
• Trichomoniasis   
• Others (Chancroid, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Public Lice, and Scabies  

STD Clinic

The STD Clinic at 15 Waller Street (RBJ Health Center, 1st Floor) provides evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Call 512-972-5430 to schedule an appointment. Clinic hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The fee for examination and treatment is $20, which includes all laboratory testing.

Counseling and Testing

Prevention Counseling & Partner Elicitation (PCPE) works to prevent the spread of HIV by providing anonymous HIV counseling, testing, and referral for early intervention services. Testing is available free of charge at many locations around the Austin area. Call 972-5580 for an appointment.

Outreach and Education

Prevention and education services are provided to those who might be at risk of contracting HIV or other STDs. Services include educational presentations; educational materials; harm reduction materials such as condoms, dental dams, water-based lubricant, and bleach & water kits; referrals to appropriate services such as drug rehab or detoxification, housing, and other social or health services; community outreach in settings such as neighborhoods, parks, bars, and homeless camps; and clothing and food distribution.

Case Management

Outreach Case Management (OCM) services are provided wherever the client is located. OCM is available for HIV infected persons who are homeless, pregnant, or under the age of 13.

Prevention Case Management services provide long-term counseling and medical case management to clients who consider themselves to be at a high risk of contracting or transmitting HIV and are willing to address high risk behaviors.