Sexually Transmitted Infections Diseases

Hillsborough County Health Department

Phone: 813-307-8015 Ext 6405
Location: 1105 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602
Hours: 7:00-5:00 Only see 50 patients a day. First come, first served.
Services: Testing is done for STD, HIV and AIDS. There are no appointments. It is a walk-in only. If fifty clients check in by 11:00 a.m., then on one else can be taken that day. This is the only Health Department site that handles STD, HIV, and AIDS although the clinic will be opening another site in the near future. Call to check about the other site.
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed: No
Identification needed: Photo ID is absolutely necessary, Social Security card, proof of income, insurance cards.
Parental consent for women under age 18: Yes and No. Parental consent is required for girls under age of 12.
Bilingual staff or Translator available: Yes
Fees: $30 required for STD, HIV/AIDS testing. If patient wants an anonymous test, the fee is $40.
Accept Medicaid: Yes

Tampa Hillsborough Action Plan (THAP Case Management Program)

Phone: 813-226-2141
Location: 712 W. Ross., Tampa, FL 33602
Clinic 318 E. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, Tampa, FL 33603
Case Management 5508 N. 50th St. #1A Tampa, FL 33610
Hours: M-F 8:00-5:00
Services: Provides case management , education, prevention, and intervention to those who are infected with HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis C. Provides HIV/AIDS testing using the Orasure Test (2 weeks) or Oraquick (20 minute test). Also test for other STDs.
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed: Yes–for the Oraquick test.
Identification needed: Photo ID
Parental consent for women under age 18: No
Bilingual staff or Translator available: Yes
Fees: No fee for tests
Accept Medicaid: No

DACCO-Project Care

Phone: 813-984-1702 Ext. 272
Location: 7402 N. 56th St Tampa, FL 33617
Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 Also on as a needed basis.
Services: Provides HIV related testing and counseling and HIV education for those enrolled in the program.
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed: Yes. Walk-ins are okay, but may have a long wait.
Identification needed: Photo ID, proof of HIV status, proof of Primary care physician, proof of income.
Parental consent for women under age of 18: Will not test under age of 14. Prefer they go to primary care physician.
Bilingual staff or Translator available: Yes
Fees: HIV testing is free. Other tests are free if income guidelines are met.
Accept Medicaid: No

Minority AIDS Initiative

Phone: 813-769-5180
Location: 7402 N. 56th St. #101, Tampa, FL 33617
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30
Services: Treatment Adherence programs provide help to people of color to access prevention and care and treatment services, and support to stay in care. Our programs are meant to enhance all the other program elements. If you are having trouble accessing care, difficulty understanding your medical regime, or get discouraged with your medical program, come talk with us.
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed: Yes. Call for appointment/assessment.
Bilingual staff or Translator available: Yes
Parental consent for women under age of 18: Yes
Fees: None
Accept Medicaid: No

Tampa Cares AIDS Network

Phone: 813-870-4000 (Main Phone)
Location: 3001 W. Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:30 (hours for food pantry are 12-5:00 M-Th) closed the 3rd W of the month.
Services: Provides prevention education, emotional and physical support services and advocacy on behalf of all persons affected by HIV disease.
Referrals: Self, or referral from healthcare professional.
Appointment needed: No.
Bilingual staff or Translator available: Yes
Parental consent for women under age of 18:
Fees: None
Accept Medicaid: No

Metropolitan Charities, Inc.

Phone: 813-232-3808
Location: 6421 N. Florida Ave., Tampa 33604
Hours: M-F 9:00-5:00
Services: Metropolitan Charities offers new directions for wholeness, healing and growth. Professional licensed therapists provide mental health and substance abuse counseling. Case management is provided to anyone who has AIDS. Offers free HIV testing, case management for HIV patients, home-based services for AIDS clients. Individuals must have proof of HIV status and that they are seeing a primary care physician at least twice a year.
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed: No. Call for an intake screening.
Bilingual staff or Translator available: Yes
Parental consent for women under age of 18: Sees adults only. Refers under age 18 to Florida Family Aids Network.
Fees: None
Accept Medicaid: No

Francis House

Phone: 813-237-3066
Location: 4703 N. Florida Ave., Tampa 33603
Hours: M-F 9:00-4:00
Services: Francis House is a non-profit interfaith respite center for men, women, and children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Adults are provided a multitude of services including support groups, education, individual, group and substance abuse counseling; art and massage therapy, as well as recreational activities and field trips. Provides individual pastoral counseling for persons infected by HIV/AIDS.
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed: Yes
Identification needed: Lab work; sign a release for medical reports
Bilingual staff or Translator available: No
Parental consent for women under age of 18: No
Fees: None
Accept Medicaid: No

Catholic Charities–Mercy House

Phone: 813-375-3933
Location: 10049 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, FL 33612v Hours: 24 Hours, 7 days
Office Hours: M-F 8:00-4:30
Services: Provides supportive housing for HIV-positive women with or without children and also provides limited transportation services to residents. Long term and temporary housing is available depending upon the individual/family’s needs. The program provides 24 hour/7 day a week supervised care to a maximum of 12 women and their children.v Referrals: Yes. HIV case manager
Appointment needed: Yesv Identification needed: HIV verification
Bilingual staff or Translator available: Yes
Parental consent for women under age of 18: Does not accept under age 18.
Fees: 30% of income
Accept Medicaid: No