HIV, Hepatitis C and STI Testing Services

Miss Universe 2012, Leila Lopes, visits Iris House for a Free, Rapid HIV Test.  These tests only take 20 minutes and are administered by a friendly, trained counselor.

Special Iris House Testing Events, June 2016

NEW YORK CITY

Saturday, June 25, 2016
Harlem Pride   from 12 Noon
Jackie Robinson Park 145th Street & Edgecombe Avenue

Sunday, June 26, 2016
11 AM - 6 PM
New York City Pride Festival
Hudson Street between West 13th and 8th Avenue

Thursday, June 30, 2016
10 AM - 5 PM
National Testing Day Event at Iris House East and Westside Locations
2348 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd and
2271 Second Avenue


NEW JERSEY

Wednesday, June 22, 2016
11 AM - 4 PM
Wally's Barbershop, 866 18th Avenue, Irvington

2:30 PM - 5PM
5 Civic Square West, Irvington

Monday, June 27, 2016  
2:00 PM -6 PM
Hannah Atkins Pool W. 3rd St. & Plainfield Ave, Plainfield

Tuesday, June 28, 2016 
11 AM—7 PM   
Iris House, 630 E. Front St.,  Plainfield
 
Thursday, June 30, 2016
3 PM—7 PM
GQ Barbershop,  1204 W. Front St. Plainfield
 

Iris House offers free and confidential HIV Rapid Tests at all three Iris House locations on weekdays from 10 AM to 5 PM.  On Thursdays, our East Side location remains open until 7:30.  For addresses or directions to each location, please click here. 

Rapid HIV Testing

• OraQuick HIV Rapid Testing (a person can receive their results in 20 minutes)
• HIV pre/post counseling conducted during the testing session.
• Many people with HIV do not get tested until late in their infection. 
• 16% of people living with HIV are unaware of their status
• Early treatment saves lives:  Know your status by getting tested today.

In addition to HIV Rapid tests, Iris House also offers Hepatitis C Tests and testing for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia and Syphilis during the same hours.  Hepatitis C Test results are available in twenty minutes.  STI test results will be available in one week.

Your counselor may also offer a referral to you for substance abuse or mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.

Not in New York City?  Use this handy link from the CDC to find your nearest testing center.