HIV, Hepatitis C, and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Information

At-home STI tests available at no cost!

Wake County Public Health is now offering free, at-home STD test kits to the public, making it more convenient than ever for individuals to take charge of their health. Residents can pick up a test kit at the pharmacy inside the Wake County Public Health Center or at one of our regional centers. No appointment is necessary, ensuring a simple and accessible way to get tested.

Using the test kit is easy:

  1. Take the test kit home.
  2. Collect a blood and urine sample.
  3. Mail the sample using the pre-paid packaging.
  4. Receive test results within 2-5 days.

If someone tests positive, Wake County Public Health can assist with treatment and connect them to the care they need.

Wake County HIV/STD Community Program

The HIV/STD Program provides prevention education and testing services throughout Wake County.

HIV, Hepatitis C, and STD testing are available at the Wake County Public Health Building (10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610).                        

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (8 a.m.–5 p.m.) Tuesday (9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
  • Call: 919-250-4410 to schedule an appointment (Walk-ins accepted, but appointments are strongly encouraged)
  • For questions email: std.program@wake.gov
  • Visit: Clinic A for free condoms
     

HIV/STD Evening Clinic (Clinic E)
Wake County Public Health Building (10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610)

  • Free and Confidential testing for (HIV, Syphilis, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Hepatitis C)      
  • No Appointment Needed!                                                
  • Every Tuesday and Thursday (5:30–7:30 p.m.); follow-up test results are given on-site between 7:30–8 p.m.
  • For questions, email: std.program@wake.gov
     

Hepatitis C Clinic (Clinic A) 
Wake County Public Health Building (10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27610)

  • By Hepatitis C program referral appointment only
  • 1st Thursday of every month only (8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.)
  • For questions, email:  hepc.program@wake.gov
     

Mpox
Mpox is an infection caused by monkeypox virus, an orthopox virus characterized by human-to-human transmission primarily through close skin-to-skin contact. The Mpox virus can be spread person-to-person through close physical contact including but not limited to sex, sharing of contaminated objects such as clothing, and contact with respiratory droplets.

According to the CDC, symptoms of Mpox can include:

  • A rash that can look like pimples or blisters that appears on the face, inside the mouth, and on other parts of the body, like the hands, feet, chest, genitals or anus. View examples here.
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Muscle aches and backache
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Chills
  • Exhaustion
     

To find out more about Mpox please visit our Wake County Mpox Page or the CDC Recommendations.

Health & Human Services provides a comprehensive set of services related to HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted diseases.  This includes:

Prevention education Testing locations and condom sites Treatment, including PrEP Supportive services for people with HIV/AIDS

To learn more about our HIV/STD Program and team, visit the HIV & STD Community Program page.

Reliable Sources of Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Websites

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Is PrEP right for you? 

PrEP Information Sheet

Specific Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)

Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) Fact Sheets

North Carolina Statistics

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Facts & Figures

Testing Locations and Condom Sites

Find Testing Locations and Condom Sites

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Locator

Find a PrEp Provider

Contact Us

Wake County HIV/STD Program 
Call: 919-250-3883
Email: std.program@wake.gov