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Pacific Pride Foundation proudly provides
services to the HIV/AIDS and LGBT communities of Santa Barbara County. |
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PPF receives a donation whenever you
use your Von's or Ralph's cards. If you are currently signed up, you
need to RE-REGISTER every year. If you haven’t signed up, then please sign
up here for VONS and here for RALPHS (use NPO code "82904"). Every time you
use your card, the store will donate a portion of your
purchases to PPF. |
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 Pacific Pride Foundation maintains several HIV testing sites throughout Santa Barbara County. Testing for HIV is anonymous and free, although donations are always appreciated. Our testing counselors are state-certified and trained to listen, offer support, and answer questions in a safe, non-judgmental environment. If you are interested in volunteering with our testing team, please call our Testing Coordinator, Dana Campagna at 805-963-3636 ext 122.
Se habla Español. Spanish-speaking counselors are
available.
We are located at 126 E. Haley Street, Suite A-11 Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
TESTING HOURS:
Tuesdays 11am - 2pm
Wednesdays 3 - 7pm
Thursdays 2 - 5pm.
If you are unable to make it to test during these times, please call Dana Campagna at 805-963-3636 ext. 122 to make an appointment.
We are located at 819 W. Church Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458. Our testing hours are Wednesdays from 4-7.
All HIV Testing for the month of December will be on an appointment-only basis; clinics in North and South County will resume walk-in status beginning January 5 of 2009. Please call Dana Campagna @ 805-963-3636 x122 to make an appointment. Thank you.
- How long does it take?
The entire testing time normally takes between 20 - 40 minutes.
- How much does it cost?
FREE! Testing is always free, though donations are always appreciated.
- How long will it take to get my results?
Results from rapid tests take 20-40 minutes. Results from conventional blood tests take one to two weeks.
- Can I bring my partner in with me when I test?
Your partner/friend/relative may accompany you to the clinic, but no one else may be in the room with you and the HIV test counselor during your assessment and result disclosure.
- Does my parent or guardian have to come with me
if I'm not 18 years old?
NO. California law allows anyone above the age of 12 to test for HIV anonymously.
- Will my name be used or reported if I come back
positive?
Our testing is anonymous (no identifying information is taken). A number is given to each person. If your test comes back preliminary positive for HIV antibodies, a confirmatory test is offered. In this case, we will transition to a conventional blood test and ask for identifying information that is kept confidential.
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