AIDS awareness ribbon (©David Dallaqua)
February 7th is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. On this day, African Americans are encouraged to ‘Get Educated. Get Tested. Get Involved. Get Treated.’
December 1st of each year is World AIDS day. One this day, countries across the globe take the opportunity to educate their citizens on HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, as well as to encourage everyone to be tested.
Approximately 33 million people worldwide are living with HIV, with more than 1 million in the US alone. Over 25 million people worldwide have died from AIDS. Don't become one of the millions. Don't wait for a special day to be tested. If you are sexually active or at risk for HIV/AIDS in other ways, learn about HIV prevention and take time to be tested. If you cannot afford testing through your family doctor or clinic, find a location that offers free HIV testing.
The following organizations offer free HIV testing in Indianapolis. A fee may be charged for service at some locations. Please call to verify information in advance.
Bell Flower HIV Testing Clinic
Marion County Health Department.
1101 West 10th Street, 1st Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-221-8307
Hours:
Monday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Must be 14 years of age or older. Parental consent is not required.
Brothers United
3737 North Meridian Street, Suite 505
Indianapolis, IN 46208
317-931-0292
Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Brothers United is an AIDS service organization.
Citizen’s Health Center
1650 North College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-924-6351
Hours:
By appointment -
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:00 am-1:00 pm;
Walk-in Clinic -
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Picture ID required.
Damien Center
26 North Arsenal Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46201
317-632-0123
Hours:
Monday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday – Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
The Damien Center is an AIDS service organization.
Amerian Sign Language is available at this location.
Ebenezer Church Foundation
Bridging the Gap Foundation
1863 North Harding Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-631-2420
Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am- 3:00 pm
The Bridging the Gap project is affiliated with the Indiana State Department of Health.
Horizon House
1033 E Washington St
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3952
317-423-8909
Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am -4 :00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am - 300 pm
Indiana University (IUPUI)
School of Medicine
Medical Center
Infectious Disease Research Clinic
AIDS Clinical Trials Unit
550 N University Blvd Rm 5510
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5250
317-274-8456
Hours:
Monday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday - Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am-600 pm
Indy CoreCare
1050 Wishard Boulevard, 2nd Floor
(Regenstrief Building)
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-630-8728
Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Walk-in or by Appointment
Planned Parenthood Northwest
8847 Commerce Park Place, Suite J
Indianapolis, IN 46268-3117
317-876-1774
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
By Appointment Only
Planned Parenthood, Southside Clinic
4026 Madison Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
317-788-0396
Hours:
Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Call for an appointment.
Salvation Army Harbor Light
2400 North Tibbs Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46222
317-972-1450
Hours:
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
(The center is open 24 hours.)
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Salvation Army Indiana Division
Adult Rehabilitation Center
711 E Washington St
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3915
Hours:
Wednesday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
(The center is open 24 hours)
Step-Up, Inc.
8580 Cedar Place Drive, Suite 117
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-259-7013
Step-Up offers free HIV testing several times per week at various locations (such as bars and social clubs) around Indianapolis. Check their website calendar for the latest times and locations: HIV Testing Calendar
Substance Use Outreach Services
2951 E. 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46218
317-221-4618
Hours:
Monday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
For more information: For more information on additional HIV and STD testing locations around Indianapolis or elsewhere in Indiana and the US, please visit the following websites:
- National HIV and STD Testing Resources (a service of the CDC)
- Indiana State Department of Health - HIV Counseling And Testing Sites (pdf file)
- Indianapolis Marion County Public Library - STD Screening Programs
Related Information:
- "Take the Test, Take Control" on National HIV Testing Day
- WHO report lists AIDS as leading cause of death in women
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