HIV Information

HIV antibody testing is available free of charge at all HIV test sites in North Dakota. Testing is sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Health. The HIV antibody test detects the presence of antibodies to the HIV virus by using a simple oral swab or blood test. This is not a test for AIDS. The test does not tell if you have AIDS; it does show if you have been infected with the virus which can cause AIDS.

Who should consider testing?

If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you could be infected with HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases.

Have you ever had unprotected sex (anal, vaginal, or oral) with a man or woman who:

You know was infected with HIV?
Injects or has injected drugs?
Shared needles with someone who was infected?
Had sex with someone who shared needles?
Had multiple sex partners?
You normally wouldn't have sex with?
Have you used needles or syringes that were used by anyone before you?
Have you ever given or received sex for drugs or money?
Did you or any of your partners:
Receive treatment for hemophilia from 1978 through 1985?
Have a blood transfusion or organ transplant from 1978 through 1985?

How to get tested?

Call and make an appointment at the following locations its free, easy, and confidential:

Bismarck/Burleigh Public Health 221 N. 5th St., Bismarck (701) 222-6525	Community Action Partnership 202 E. Villard, Dickinson (701) 227-0131
Custer Family Planning 549 Airport Road, Bismarck (701) 255-3535 or 1-866-244-3535	Southwestern District Health Unit 2869 3rd Ave. W., Dickinson (701) 483-0171
Heartview Foundation 101 E. Broadway Ave., Bismarck (701) 222-0386	First District Health Unit 801 11th Ave S.W., Minot (701) 852-1376
Ruth Meier's Hospitality House/ Joanne's Health Care Center 1800 E. Broadway Ave., Bismarck (701)-222-2108	MSU Student Health 500 University Ave. W., Minot (701) 858-3377
	Upper Missouri District Health 507 University Ave., Williston (701) 577-3763

Prevention Case Management

Prevention Case Management (PCM) is an HIV-prevention program provided by North Dakota Community Action agencies.

PCM is an individualized service for anyone at high risk for contracting or transmitting HIV. PCM uses a risk-reduction approach to assist clients to incrementally decrease HIV risk behaviors.

PCM also provides referrals to resources that address potential contributing factors, such as substance abuse, mental health problems, domestic violence, homelessness, and financial concerns.

PCM services are provided by trained, professional staff. PCM services are:

Free
Confidential
Science-based
Voluntary
Client-centered
Non-judgmental
Educational
Supportive
Empowering
Effective

PCM is available at the following locations. Please call and make an appointment.

Community Action Region VII 2105 Lee Ave. Bismarck, ND 58504 701-258-2240 or 800-223-0364	Southeastern ND Community Action 3233 S. University Fargo, ND 58108 701-232-2452 or 800-726-7960
Community Action Partnership 202 E. Villard Dickinson, ND 58604 701-227-0131 or 800-359-2243	Red River Valley Community Action 1013 N. Fifth St. Grand Forks, ND 58203 701-746-5431 or 800-450-1823
Community Action Partnership 120 Washington Ave. Williston, ND 58701 701-572-8191