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The THRIVE Clinic at Harbor Health

ATTENTION: We are currently offering services through pop-up events. Please check back for more information about events near you!

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Please call (617) 533-2228 for help with services or if you need help with transportation to the THRIVE Clinic.

The THRIVE Clinic offers free, confidential, and inclusive services including:

  • HIV rapid testing and counseling – results in 20 minutes or less!
  • Family planning counseling
  • Safer sex and menstruation supplies
  • Sexual health and STI information
  • PrEP navigation and referral

PLEASE NOTE: We only offer HIV rapid testing at this time. We do not offer other STI testing at the THRIVE Clinic. We can connect you to care at Harbor Health or other community-based providers if you need STI testing.

All are welcome! The THRIVE clinic is open to anyone in the community. 

No insurance is required. You do not need to be a Harbor Health patient to come to a THRIVE clinic.

The THRIVE clinic’s mission is to help everyone feel welcome, comfortable, safe, and supported in asking for HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health information, services, and supplies. 

Walk-ins are welcome. You can also make an appointment using a first name/alias for an upcoming THRIVE clinic.

THRIVE Clinic Schedule

We are currently offering services through pop-up events. Please check back for more information about upcoming events.

Do you need immediate assistance with free, confidential services?

Please call (617) 533-2228, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm. We can help answer your questions and provide referrals to services based on your location.

HIV and STI Fast Facts

Visit our fast facts page for basic information about HIV and STIs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Services

What is an HIV rapid test?

We offer a finger stick test or an oral swab test. If you plan to do the oral swab test, please do not eat or drink anything at least 30 minutes before your appointment.

You will receive your results in 20 minutes or less.

Should I get an HIV test?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. 

People at higher risk for HIV should get tested more often.

Am I at higher risk for HIV?

According to the CDC, you should get an HIV test as soon as possible if you were HIV-negative the last time you were tested, the test was more than one year ago, and can answer yes to any of the following questions:

  • Are you a man who has had sex with another man?
  • Have you had sex—anal or vaginal—with a partner who has HIV?
  • Have you had more than one sex partner since your last HIV test?
  • Have you injected drugs and shared needles, syringes, or other drug injection equipment (for example, cookers) with others?
  • Have you exchanged sex for drugs or money?
  • Have you been diagnosed with or treated for another sexually transmitted disease?
  • Have you been diagnosed with or treated for hepatitis or tuberculosis (TB)?
  • Have you had sex with someone who could answer yes to any of the above questions or someone whose sexual history you don’t know?

How often should I get tested?

The CDC also recommends people at higher risk get tested for HIV every 3-6 months.  Watch the video below to learn more about how often to check your HIV status.

 

Can you help me with PrEP?

Yes! We can help you learn more about PrEP and connect you with a PrEP Navigator. Our PrEP Navigators offer free services to connect you to care and help you apply for programs that help you pay for PrEP.

Learn more about PrEP Navigation

Can you help me with family planning options?

Yes! We can help you learn about different methods of birth control. We can help you with information so you can talk to your healthcare provider or connect you to care at Harbor.

We also offer free safer sex supplies at the THRIVE clinic to help protect you from sexually transmitted infections.

Questions About the THRIVE Clinic?

Have questions about Harbor Health’s THRIVE Clinic? Please call (617) 533-2228 to speak with a prevention specialist.