
Join our assessment!
The Austin Fast-Track Cities’ Social Determinants of Health & Equity workgroup is piloting phase 1 of the People Living with HIV (PLHIV) Stigma Index to gather important information from community members living with HIV. The Stigma Index is an in-person, interview-based questionnaire that PLHIV will use to interview other PLHIV about their experiences living with HIV. Our aim is to use our findings to reduce HIV stigma, increase access to health care and community resources, and improve the patient-provider health care experience for people living with HIV. All participants will be compensated for their time
If you are interested in serving as an interviewer, please fill out the form below before July 1st, 2025. Information you share will remain confidential and will not be shared with anyone outside of the study team. Community support is vital in our efforts to end the HIV epidemic.
If you prefer to submit your information directly and confidentially to a team member, please contact Graham Ambrose by email at gambrose@cardeaservices.org or phone at 510-930-5989.
Featured Resources
Red Ribbon Testing & Outreach
Austin Public Health's HIV Prevention program offers free confidential counseling and testing for HIV, for those who are not experiencing symptoms.
Express Testing Program
The Red Ribbon program offers a free express testing service (20 minutes) by walk-in . Call 512-972-5430 to schedule an appointment. Rapid HIV tests, as well as tests for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis tests are given. The counselor can discuss techniques to help reduce the risk of potential exposures, condom negotiation with partners, and future testing recommendations.
Mobile HIV Testing
Program services are under development.
Condom Distribution
Condom distribution locations include neighborhood centers, barber shops, liquor stores, bars, and other easily accessible local establishments.
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Austin Public Health complies with all federal and state laws that pertain to any aspect of the clinical practices or business procedures of the Department. In particular, privacy and security rules relating to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), along with related state laws, are integral to matters of privacy, medical records, the confidentiality of communications, and other topics addressed throughout these policies and procedures.
Equal Opportunity: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, income status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in any programs or activities.