Test Positive Aware Network

A SPLENDID agency with top — class staff!

Why i like this place better than any other for hiv testing?
You have the option of getting your results in writing!
What an asset for your partner!
Lets face it. If everyone were honest and/​or aware of their status maybe hiv wouldn’t be rampant?

Exceptionally compassionate people work here. You can just walk in and take free condoms. They tell you to do this!

Everyone was very friendly from the moment I went through the door. The testing counselor was very informative, sensitive and just very sweet through the testing process.
The test is the rapid oraquick advance. just a brief swab of my gums, a little chat with the counselor and I had my results 20 minutes later.
The test is free and anonymous. I’m a big fan of free!

This place is awesome.
After taking a class and talking about HIV every other day for 8 weeks, I decided to do the responsible thing and get tested. Paranoia central!
They open at 2 on Thursdays and I got there around 2:15. All I had to do was fill out one sheet of paper and wait for someone to call me back. After I did the test, I was sent out to the lobby to wait for 20 minutes. I got into the room, gave me my results, and I left!
Everyone was VERY nice and VERY cheerful, and it was just a really nice atmosphere to be in when you’re nervous/​scared/​whatever.
Did I mention that this is free? If you’re able, I suggest donating on the website so they can keep doing these wonderful services for people!

Rapid Oral HIV testing? They offer it! And did I mention that it’s free?
And I am all about ANYTHING that doesn’t require blood work.
I actually called ahead and made an appointment (though none are required). You literally walk in and fill out a form (which is über –anonymous).
A very perky gal showed me to the back, where we went over my form, asked a few questions, and then cracked out the kit. One swab, and 20 minutes later — I had my results.
They also provide other services: support groups, information and referrals, education programs, TEAM (peer-​led education in HIV treatment and prevention), and a needle exchange program… among many other things.
This place is a Chicago gem, and I’m glad it is in my neighborhood.
Make an appointment, and get checked. One can never be too safe.

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This place is awesome! Because they do the rapid oral HIV testing, it took less than 40 minutes from entrance-​to-​exit! Plus, the testing was free! The staff was friendly, discrete, and conscientous. I agree with Sarah F. – what an asset!

I wholeheartedly second the sentiment that this is huge asset to Chicago. Completely free and confidential HIV (and syphilis) testing and incredibly caring counselors. There is a huge amount of information available on many topics available, support groups you can participate in, community education, and free condoms. If every organization in Chicago was as caring and comprehensive as Test Positive Aware Network is, the business community and consumers would be a lot better off.

This place is a tremendous asset to the community. They have a health clinic where they conduct HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C testing as well medical care for HIV positive clients. They have support groups, yoga classes, Reiki, educational programs, and a needle exchange.