Free Testing

Schedule an HIV or STD Test

CARES offers free and confidential walk-in and appointment HIV & STD testing Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, and Thursday, 9:00am - 7:00pm. For more information, call 916.443.3299, email testing@caresclinic.org or visit us at 1500 21st St. Sacramento, CA 95811.

To find other testing locations, visit the CDC’s testing page.

Ways in which HIV is Transmitted

HIV is transmitted in the following ways:

• Unprotected sexual contact; vaginal, anal or oral sex
• Direct blood contact; including injection drug needles, blood transfusions,
  accidents in health care settings or certain blood products
• Mother to baby; before or during birth, or through breast milk

For more information on HIV on the associated risks, visit the CDC’s HIV resource page.