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Getting tested is just taking care of yourself.
Free, confidential testing at community events near you. Your visit is private, your results are yours, and nobody here judges anybody. Ever.
Why Testing Matters
You can't feel your way to an answer.
Most common infections cause no symptoms at all. People feel fine while an infection quietly stays. A simple test is the only way to know, and knowing early keeps everything easier. Testing is a normal part of taking care of yourself, like a checkup or a blood pressure reading.
Most people with these infections have no signs at all. That's not a reason to skip testing. It's the reason to test.
Caught early, these infections are simple to cure. Left alone, they can cause serious health problems later.
Knowing your status protects you, and your partner too. Testing is something you do for both of you.
The Basics
Three common infections, in plain language.
Chlamydia
What it is. An infection caused by bacteria.
How common. One of the most common infections in the country.
The key fact. It usually causes no symptoms, so most people never notice anything.
The good news. Curable with medicine.
Gonorrhea
What it is. An infection caused by bacteria.
How common. One of the most common infections in the country.
The key fact. It often causes no symptoms, so many people don't know they have it.
The good news. Curable with medicine.
Trichomoniasis
What it is. An infection caused by a tiny parasite.
How common. One of the most common infections in the country.
The key fact. Most people never feel a thing.
The good news. Curable with medicine, usually a single course.
What to Expect
No surprises. Here's the whole visit.
Five small steps. That's the whole thing.
Walk up and ask
No appointment, no paperwork to fight through. The whole visit takes a few minutes.
Give a simple sample
Usually urine, or a gentle swab you collect yourself, in private. No needles needed for these tests.
Blend right in
Our events offer all kinds of care: checkups, blood pressure, vaccines. Nobody in line knows why anyone is there.
Get your results privately
Results come to you, and only you.
Get treated, if needed
If a result needs treatment, we help you get it, and help make sure a partner can get treated too.
Simple tests, clear answers
Our Promise
Private. Every single time.
This part isn't fine print. It's the heart of how we work.
- Your visit is confidential
- Your results go to you, and only you
- Every person is treated with dignity
- No lectures, no judgment, ever
Where to Find Us
Two private ways to get tested.
Both are confidential. Pick whichever feels easier.
A Prism community event stop
At the events you're already going to.
Testing happens in a private space at our community events, the same health fairs and neighborhood stops where we check blood pressure and give vaccines. Walk up, ask for a test, and you're done in minutes.
Nobody in line knows why you stopped by. That's the point.
Come to an event
Free, confidential testing in a private space, with our team right there for any question. No appointment. Just walk up.
See upcoming eventsTest from home
Testing from home is another private option. Learn more anytime, on your own schedule.
Explore at-home testingCommon Questions
What our neighbors ask us.
Does it cost anything?
Testing at our community events is free. No one is turned away.
Will anyone find out?
No. Your visit is confidential, and your results are shared only with you.
I don't have symptoms. Should I still get tested?
Yes. Most people with these infections feel completely fine. A test is the only way to know for sure.
What if a test comes back positive?
These infections are curable with medicine. We help you get treatment, help make sure a partner can get treated too, and answer every question along the way.
I'm under 18. Can I still get tested?
Yes. In Illinois you can get tested and treated confidentially.
Do I need insurance or a doctor?
No. You don't need insurance, a doctor, or an appointment. Just come.
Make it routine.
A few private minutes at an event you're already at. Free, confidential, no judgment.