The Muskegon County 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 blood sample or more commonly with the Orasure method. Orasure is an absorbent swab that is placed in the mouth between the cheek and gum for 3 minutes. HIV results are available in approximately 8 days and may be obtained by either phoning in for the results or by meeting with a counselor. All testing is confidential (with name) and can be done anonymously (no name) by choice. You must be age 13 or older or parental consent is required.

The 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.

Hours of Operation
HIV Counseling & Testing

Walk-In Only, No Appointments
Monday-Friday
8:00-11:00 am & 12:00-4:00 pm, Thursday Open at 9:00 am

Useful Links
STD Educational Information
STD Testing
CDC: Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
CDC: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

MDCH - HIV/STD/Hepatitis in Michigan
Epidemiologic Profile of HIV/AIDS in Michigan
Michigan HIV News
Michigan HIV Laws

For Physician Use

MDCH Position Statement on HIV Screening in Health Care Settings

Consent to Treatment - Sample Form

Q & A: HIV Screening in Health Care Settings

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