1-800-AID-AIDS
Center on Halsted provides comprehensive services for HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). From rapid HIV testing to on-going support and education, our fully trained staff is available daily to provide free and confidential services and the most current and medically accurate information. All services are available in English and Spanish.
Se habla Español.
Programs and Services
State of Illinois AIDS/HIV & STD Hotline
1-800-AID-AIDS / 1-800-243-2437
Questions about HIV / AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases? Looking for a place to get tested in your area?
Call our free and anonymous hotline to get the most up-to-date, medically-accurate information on AIDS/HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), emotional support, and state-wide referrals for healthcare, free or low cost testing and social services related to HIV / AIDS and STDs.
The State of Illinois AIDS/HIV & STD Hotline operates between 8am-10pm every day. English and Spanish speaking counselors are available. A program of Center on Halsted, the hotline is funded by the Illinois Department of Public Health and is run entirely by trained professionals who have undergone comprehensive instructional programs.
If you have a question, think you might have been exposed to HIV or an STD or are looking for a testing location near you, give us a call. It's completely anonymous.
1-800-243-2437.
HIV Testing & Prevention
Get Tested. Know your status in just 15 minutes.
We offer free and confidential rapid HIV testing every day from 8am-9pm. Rapid testing is a finger stick test that generates results in just 15 minutes. Additionally, our testing team provides clients with the most up-to-date, medically-accurate information, emotional support and referrals for healthcare and social services.
To schedule an appointment, call (773)661-0910. Appointments are preferred, but walk-in clients are welcome if open appointments are still available. If you are a walk-in client, you can check-in at the reception desk in the first-floor lobby for that day's availability.
For more information about our testing programs, please call (773)661-0910.
HIV Positive Support Groups
Are you looking to connect with others living with HIV or AIDS? Do you want to share your story in a safe and friendly environment? Center on Halsted offers three age-specific 10-week support groups. Registration is required ahead of time. Below are the Dates and Times for our upcoming groups.
- Wednesdays, for persons aged 22-34, 6-7:30pm. Beginning January 11
- Thursdays, for persons 35+, 6-7:30pm. Beginning January 12
- Saturdays, for persons 22+, noon-1:30pm. Beginning January 14
Pre-registration is required.
Email
Gregory Gross or call 773-472-6469, ext. 478 to register or for more information.
Registration Deadline, Friday, January 20.
Resources & Documents
Referral Database
To get the most up-to-date information and referrals, we suggest calling our free and confidential hotline at 1-800-AID-AIDS / 1-800-243-2437. You can also access our
referral database here to find service organizations in your area. This is a useful tool for individuals who aren't comfortable or able to speak over the phone or for other service providers looking for additional resources in the community.
Additional Resources
Contact Us
For the State of Illinois AIDS/HIV & STD Hotline call 1.800.AID.AIDS (1.800.243.2437).
For the HIV Testing & Prevention Program or to set an appointment, call (773)661-0910.
