City of Columbus

Service Types

The Sexual Health Program offers quality services to prevent and control Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's):

• Testing
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Prevention Education

Testing

  STD  and HIV ( Human Immunodeficiency Virus )  testing is recommended for anyone who: 

• Has had oral, anal, or vaginal sex and did not use latex condoms or barriers.
• Shares needles to inject drugs or has sex with someone who does.
• Feels they may have been exposed to, or has signs of, an STD or HIV.

Sexual Health Walk-In Clinic

Diagnosis and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's): 
Chlamydia,   Gonorrhea , Syphilis ,  Herpes* , and Trichomoniasis  

*Testing for genital herpes is by skin culture only and does not include a blood test. Skin sores or irritations above the waist will not be considered for herpes testing.

• Plan to arrive early. Our Clinic may fill up quickly.
  If you are unable to be seen, please request an
  appointment for another day.  
• Picture identification (e.g. Driver's License, State ID) recommended.
• Insurance Cards accepted: Medicaid, Medicare (Part B), CareSource, UnitedHealthcare, Molina Healthcare.
• Payment Types: Cash, Check, and the following Credit/ Debit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
• On- site lab provides some same day test results.
• Educational information on STD's.
• Referrals made to other community resources such as medical follow-up, social services, and crisis intervention.

HIV Testing and Education

• Confidential Testing: A picture I.D. required for clients needing a copy of test results.
• Anonymous Testing: Client is identified only by a number. No record of test results given.
• Staff will explain more thoroughly the differences between Confidential and Anonymous Testing.
• Learn more about HIV