The public health department offers HIV counseling and testing at no charge. Confidential counseling involves individual time with a certified test counselor who is a resource for information, risk assessment, risk reduction, prevention strategies and community resources as well as addressing individual concerns.

Testing can be done by one of three methods, a finger poke, a blood draw from a vein, or by swabbing the inside of the mouth. The finger poke is a rapid test and the results are available to you within about 20 minutes. The blood draw and the mouth swab take longer, with results available in about 7 days. When you come to the office for testing, the nurse will help you figure out which method is best for your situation. All testing is confidential and can be done anonymously. You must be age 13 or older or parental consent is required.

The public health department also offers HIV prevention outreach to community groups. Certified HIV test counselors are available to provide HIV prevention information and to counsel and test for HIV. To schedule a presentation with optional testing, call (231) 724-1274.

HIV Counseling & Testing Hours

Walk-In Only, No Appointments
Monday-Friday
8:00-11:00 am & 12:00-4:00 pm

For more information, call (231) 724-1258.

HIV Support Group

For people who are HIV positive and their caregivers

Meets the third Tuesday of the month

6:00-7:00 PM

Mercy Health Partners - Hackley Campus

Conference Room B

For more information, call Erin at (231) 288-1808 or (231) 220-4267.

More public health services you may be interested in:

Family Planning Services

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Testing

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing and Treatment

Other Useful Links

HIV Prevention Program Annual Report (2010)

STD Educational Information (CDC)

HIV/AIDS Prevention (CDC)

HIV/STD/Hepatitis in Michigan (MDCH)
Profile of HIV/AIDS in Michigan (MDCH)
Michigan HIV News
Michigan HIV Laws