Integrated Health and Outreach Program

Request free safer-sex and harm reduction supplies for pick-up at any NATIVE HEALTH location. We can supply free naloxone, safe-use supplies, and safer-sex items like condoms and lube.

 

 

Condoms- Condoms are highly effective at preventing STIs spread through bodily fluids, such as HIV, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. They’re less effective against STIs transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, like herpes, HPV, and syphilis, since they may not cover all affected areas. Their effectiveness depends on consistent and correct use, and issues like slippage or breakage can reduce protection. While condoms greatly lower the risk, they are not 100% effective— Additional prevention tools like PrEP and regular STI testing offer extra protection.

 

Lube- Lube is an important safer sex tool that helps reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and other complications during sexual activity. It reduces friction, which lowers the chance of condom breakage and helps prevent small tears in the skin or mucous membranes that make it easier for infections to spread. Using the right kind of lube—water- or silicone-based with latex condoms—is especially important, as oil-based lubes can weaken latex and cause it to break. Lube can also make sex more comfortable and enjoyable, which encourages open communication about sexual health.

 

Rapid testing- We offer free HIV and Hepatitis C Rapid testing!

These tests use a small blood or oral fluid sample and can provide results in 20 minutes or less. You can even do an HIV test in the privacy of your own home! Early detection helps connect people to care and treatment sooner, reducing the risk of transmission and long-term health complications. The only way to know your status is to get tested.

If you would like to be tested for other STIs, or start on PrEP please call to schedule an appointment today. 

 

Fentanyl/Xylazine test strips- Keep yourself safe by testing what you are taking! Many other drugs contain Fentanyl, a powerful opioid, or Xylazine, commonly known as “tranq,” an animal tranquilizer that can cause extreme sedation in humans, which increases the risk of overdose.

 

Naloxone- Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is a medication used to reverse an opioid overdose. It can save someone’s life if they are experiencing an opioid overdose. Here is a video of how to administer Narcan nasal spray. It has no effect on a person who has not recently consumed opioids.