Sexual Health and STI’s
Empowering Sexual Health: Education, Testing, and Support
The Connection to HIV/STIs can increase
- Risk of HIV and other STI transmission
- Vulnerability to HIV infection
- Complications for people living with HIV
Many STIs show no symptoms, making regular testing essential for sexual health.
Sexual Health Support at Face to Face
We offer:
- Free Rapid HIV and Syphilis Testing
- Connection to STI testing resources
- Sexual health education
- Safe Sex supplies
- Confidential counseling
- Linkage to treatment
At Face to Face, we provide judgment-free sexual health resources, including support for individuals navigating challenges like chemsex, offering harm reduction tools, education, and counseling to empower safer choices and holistic well-being.
Testing & Treatment Partners
We work closely with local healthcare providers to ensure you have access to comprehensive STI testing and treatment. Our experienced team can:
- Connect you with testing locations
- Help navigate healthcare systems
- Connect you to PrEP or PEP if wanted
- Support you through the treatment process
- Provide ongoing prevention education
Community Impact
Sonoma County continues to see increasing rates of STIs, particularly affecting:
- People experiencing homelessness
- People who use drugs
- LGBTQ+ community members
- Women
- Young adults
Our Response
Face to Face addresses these challenges through:
- Mobile testing services
- Outreach to underserved communities
- Partnership with healthcare providers
- Harm reduction services
- Education and prevention resources
- Support for accessing care
Need Support?
Visit our office Tuesday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm for:
- Free HIV testing
- Sexual health resources
- Confidential counseling
- Connection to care
Local Testing Resources
Where can I get tested for STIs?
Planned Parenthood: 1140 Sonoma Ave. Bldg.3, Santa Rosa (707) 527-7656
www.plannedparenthood.org
Santa Rosa Community Health: 751 Lombardi Court, Santa Rosa (707) 547-2222
www.srhealth.org
West County Health Center: 16319 3rd Street, Guerneville (707) 869-2849
www.wchealth.org
West County Teen Clinic: 625 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol (707) 887-0427
www.wchealth.org