Sexual Health Services and Testing   

CBWF’s Community Health Outreach team is dedicated to creating an environment that promotes positive behavior change to reinforce healthier communities through disease prevention, social support, health education and awareness.  

We offer free testing services for the following:  

  • HIV – rapid screening and confirmatory testing 

  • Syphilis – rapid screening and confirmatory testing 

  • Hep C – rapid screening and confirmatory Testing 

  • Gonorrhea – self collection tests (urine, oral, rectal) 

  • Chlamydia – self collection tests (urine, oral, rectal) 

Must be at least 14 years old to receive testing services. Minors eligible to receive sexual health testing and treatment services without parental consent (Texas Family Code §32.003 Consent to Treatment by Child) 

Free Home Self-Collection HIV/STI Test Kits Available. Must meet eligibility to qualify for a free kit. Call CBWF staff to order your kit today or request a kit online. Request Home-Collection Kit 

Free Condoms

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Free Condoms 〰️

To ensure that condoms are accessible and available throughout the Coastal Bend area outside of traditional venues, CBWF distributes free condoms at more than 50 sites in the area. If you want to order condoms and have them delivered to you or to become a distribution site, call Community Health Outreach department 361-814-2001 ext. 208

Walk-in Testing Hours 

Monday: 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm 

Tuesday: 11:30am-3:00pm & 4:30pm-7:00pm 

Wednesday: 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm 

Thursday: 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:30pm-6:00pm 

Friday: 8:30am-12:00pm & 1:30pm-4:00pm 

For more information about testing and for scheduling an appointment call Community Health Outreach (361) 814-2001 ext. 208 

Mobile Testing 

This unit has two private testing rooms. Rapid and phlebotomy services available. This service is available for clients who are unable to come into the clinic to complete their testing. They will call to schedule their testing appointment. Community Health Outreach department (361)-814-2001 ext. 208 

PrEP/PEP 

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) are highly effective ways to prevent HIV using medication when taken as prescribed. Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a once daily prescription medicine that you take before you come in contact with HIV that will prevent HIV infection. Taking PrEP is a simple and easy step towards a healthy sex life. PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is an antiretroviral medication (ART) taken after potential exposure to HIV to prevent becoming infected. PEP should be used only in emergency situations and must be started within 72 hours after recent possible exposure to HIV. 

Services for both medications are available through Community Health Outreach, our sexual health testing programs, and include lab tests, dosage instructions, prescription assistance, benefits navigation, and adherence support. 

Community Health Outreach Patient Navigators available to assist with enrollment into PrEP/PEP clinical services. What to expect with working with navigation team:  

  • PrEP/PEP care enrollment visit may take up to one hour.  

  • Includes collection of blood samples for HIV, self-collection urine and swabs for other STIs, and additional comprehensive medical tests.  

  • Information on ways to pay for PrEP through patient assistance programs and insurance benefits. 

  • Patient education. 

  • Scheduling medical appointments.  

  • Follow-up after initial medical visit to support retention and medication adherence. 

Medications and necessary medical care are covered by most insurance. For uninsured patients, CBWF can provide low-cost labs and medical care and can assist with applying for no cost medication. 

Ready to take control of your sexual health? Contact Community Health Outreach to schedule your appointment today. Phone 361-814-2001 ext. 208 

Funding provided by Texas Department of State Health Services and Center for Disease Control.  

Community Advisory Board 

The purpose of the CAB is to provide valuable insights into various aspects related to HIV/STI awareness, access to healthcare and prevention services, and opinions on program marketing materials. Our CAB members come together with a common purpose: community wellness. We aim to enhance community involvement in HIV/STI prevention efforts by fostering a greater sense of ownership, participation, and collaboration in prevention activities. Through increased local coordination and collaboration among community members, groups, and organizations, we strive to bolster advocacy, education, and sustainability initiatives that address the social determinants of health. 

Interested in joining our Community Advisory Board? Call Community Health Outreach department 361-814-2001 ext. 208