Talk To Your Doctor About Sexual Health
You and your doctor are a team. The doctor is trained to know about the workings of the body and you provide the personal details for diagnosis and care. The National Coalition for Sexual Health has created a guide to inform men and women of all ages about sexual health. It focuses on the preventive services that can help protect and improve your sexual health. The guide explains these recommended services and helps you talk with a health care provider.
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
- MCPH STI Test Appointment Booking: Community members can book an appointment for HIV, HCV, and syphilis rapid testing and gonorrhea/chlamydia lab-based testing through a bookings QR Code.
- Low-income? You may qualify for Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (Family PACT) which is California’s approach to provide comprehensive family planning services to eligible low income (under 200% federal poverty level) men and women.
- Don't want your parents to know? Anyone 12 years of age and older has the right to get tested and treated without parental consent (and get birth control!). Plus, you automatically qualify for free services through Family PACT.
- If you need treatment, many clinics will give you treatment to take to your sexual partner(s). Remember to ask for this service!
- Find a nearby clinic to get yourself tested for STIs. Information below includes payment options, bilingual services, and convenient hours. For more details, contact the clinics directly.
- List of Marin County FPACT providers
- The California Department of Public Health's Sexually Transmitted Disease Control Branch offers testing, treatment, and vaccination services.
Other Marin County Resources Promoting Sexual Health
Visit Planned Parenthood San Rafael Health Center for family planning services, including STI testing and abortions. They also offer PrEP & PEP.
2 H St, San Rafael
(415) 459-4907
Call or go online to schedule an appointment.
Huckleberry Youth Programs has a Tuesday Teen Clinic from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. Services free and confidential for ages 12-21. Counseling services are also available. To reserve an spot, text 415-526-8902. Services include Pregnancy Tests; Birth Control; STI/STD testing; Exams; Health Education; Free Condoms; and Counseling. Follow Huckleberry Youth Programs Marin on Instagram. @hypteenhealth
361 Third St, Suite G, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 258-4944
Each Thursday from 3:00 – 6:30 pm, the Novato Teen Clinic offers a free, confidential drop-in clinic for teens ages 12-25 to access reproductive and behavioral health care. Use door with the green star. Hybrid model; best to call or text. Counseling services are available. Text 415-985-5012 to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments have priority.
6090 Redwood Blvd, Novato
(415) 985-5012
Marin City Health & Wellness Center offers appointments or drop-in Monday - Friday.
100 Phillips Drive, Marin City
(415) 339-8813
Marin Community Clinics has multiple locations and they also offer PrEP.
· 5 Bon Air Road, Larkspur
· 3110 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael
· 3260 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael - STI Clinic Mon & Thur 1:20pm-4:00pm
· 6100 Redwood Blvd, Novato
Main number: (415) 448-1500
Petaluma Health Center's location at the Point Reyes Community Health Center accepts Kaiser insurance. You can call to schedule an appointment, and phone appointments are available.
3 Sixth St, Point Reyes Station
(415) 663-8666
Kaiser Permanente also offers PrEP and PEP. Call to schedule an appointment. If you are a teen, tell the advice nurse you want a confidential visit.
(415) 444-4450
Ritter Center's Health & Wellness Outreach Team brings support directly to those in need in Marin County. Their fully-equipped street medicine van brings care out to communities that experience barriers to accessing care in traditional settings. HIV, Hepatitis C, and STI rapid testing are offered at these mobile outreach events. Visit their monthly street medicine schedule on their website for a detailed calendar of events.
16 Ritter St, San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 457-8182
Bay Area Resources Promoting Sexual Health
Strut is the new home for health and wellness from San Francisco AIDS Foundation. It's a place where gay, bi and trans men can find tools and support to manage physical, emotional, and social aspects of health.
San Francisco City Clinic provides free or low-cost sexual health care to everyone regardless of immigration or insurance status.
California Depertment of Public Health's Real Talk episodes share real-life experiences of those living with sexually transmitted infections. Theses episodes cover the importance of testing, treatment, and vaccination as they break down barriers and stigma around sexual health topics.
