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Get Tested

At-Home HIV Testing

APRI is proud to offer free at-home HIV testing kits as an alternative to walk-in testing. If you are a Rhode Island resident and qualify, we will send you an OraSure HIV testing kit, safer sex supplies, and other information in plain USPS packaging directly to your home. Our trained testing counselors are available via phone or video conference to provide counseling and other information to ensure you are comfortable doing the test, to answer additional questions you might have, and to provide any referrals you may want.

An at-home HIV kit contains a rapid HIV antibody test. This test will detect whether HIV antibodies are present in your system. It can take your body up to three months (90 days) to develop antibodies after a possible exposure. While anyone can get HIV, certain groups are more at risk than others. To see who is most at-risk, click here.

To get started, please click on the button below and you will be directed to a secure form that will help us understand how we can best assist you. All information is confidential and HIPAA compliant. (Please note we currently can only send at-home tests to individuals with addresses in Rhode Island.)

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Testing by Appointment

We are now accepting in-person appointments for HIV and hepatitis C testing on Mondays 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Tuesdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Providence. Please call us at 401-831-5522 and leave a message and one of our testing counselors will get back to you to set up the appointment. COVID-19 safety protocols are in place and you will be screened before entering the testing space.

General walk-in testing is currently not available due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. If you are a Rhode Island resident and are interested in receiving an at-home HIV test, please see below under At-Home HIV Testing. If you need a referral to a provider for STI testing or PrEP, please leave us a message at 401-831-5522 or send us an email at info@aidsprojectri.org and we will provide you with information.

Our “Take Charge, Get Tested!” program helps individuals learn their HIV and hepatitis C status in a safe, comfortable environment. Our trained testing counselors can also assist with questions related to at-home HIV testing.

Free HIV and Hepatitis C Testing Hours by Appointment Only

Mondays 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesdays 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Location

55 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906

Free street parking is available.

Other Appointments

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HIV/STI Testing
401-831-5522

Availability

We are generally available weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Our office is located at 55 Hope St., Providence, RI, 02906 just off Wickenden Street but is currently closed to the public.

Additionally, we can make referrals to other locations in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts for HIV and STI screening.

About the Process

Before You Arrive

The rapid HIV and hepatitis C tests provide results in approximately 20 minutes.

The tests involve a simple finger prick to collect a drop of blood.

An oral swab test may be available as an alternative. It’s recommended you do not eat, brush your teeth, or floss for 30 minutes before an oral swab test.

Questions

We understand some people may feel nervous about getting tested or have questions they’d like answered ahead of time or during their test. Our team is always happy to assist, answer questions, and our goal is to help everyone—regardless of their race/ethnicity, sex, age, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation—feel welcome and comfortable getting tested.

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See a calendar of where we’ll be offering testing.

More Info

If you would like more information on our testing services, please contact us at
401-831-5522

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Office Location

55 Hope St.
Providence, RI 02906

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 6688
Providence, RI 02940-6688

401.831.5522
info@aidsprojectri.org

Office Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Staff not always in office. Please call.

Testing Hours

Hours for HIV & Hepatitis C Testing

Testing by Appointment Only
Mondays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Tuesdays: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Testing is currently available by appointment. Please call us to schedule one. All testing is free and confidential.

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HIPAA Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting the confidentiality and privacy of our clients. Our employees and volunteers undergo training to understand and comply with government rules and regulations regarding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which protects personal health information or PHI. Family Service of RI adheres to governmental rules, laws, and regulations in relation to the use of a client’s PHI.

We welcome hearing from clients, employees, and volunteers. If you have any questions or concerns related to the use of PHI and HIPAA, you may contact Benjamin Weiner at 401-331-1350, ext. 3449, or weinerbe@familyserviceri.org.

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