STD/HIV Prevention

The STD/HIV Program strives to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV infection. The program also links people to services for disease prevention and control, including health care services for HIV.

Affordable testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV infection is available from any county health department, and through partnerships with other clinics, correctional facilities, academic institutions, and community-based organizations.

• Testing
• Get help locally
• Program areas
• Reports and statistics
• Resources and training
• Contact

HIV/AIDS in Mississippi

In Mississippi, the burden of HIV is disproportionately high for men who have sex with men (MSM). Among men whose risk factors for HIV are known, about 80 percent of men reported having male-to-male sexual contact. The burden of new HIV cases is highest among younger black males (ages 20-24), while young adults aged 20-29 as a whole represent the largest group of newly diagnosed cases. Testing and treatment is essential for these at-risk groups. More HIV statistics

Testing

Getting Tested for STDs or HIV

STD/HIV testing is private, confidential and affordable at any county health department or our Crossroads Clinic by appointment.

AIDS Hotline: 1-800-826-2961 for questions, information and assistance

Get Help Locally

Our STD/HIV Resource Registry Lists non-MSDH services available in Mississippi for those affected by STDs or HIV, and for those in STD/HIV-related professions.

• Find local STD/HIV resources
• Service providers: Join our registry

Crossroads Clinic in Jackson

The Crossroads Clinic in Jackson is MSDH's only dedicated STD/HIV clinic. They provide testing, guidance and treatment options.

• Learn more

Program Areas

• SurveillanceSTD/HIV laboratory data and disease monitoring
• Epidemiology & ResearchData collection and disease reporting, including the most recent STD statistics for Mississippi
• HIV Prevention and TestingReducing STD and HIV incidence through education and screenings
• HIV Care and Treatment (Ryan White)HIV primary care sources and supporting services for persons living with HIV/AIDS
• Public ResourcesPublic resources for testing, counseling, education and support

Reports and Statistics

• Epidemiological Profiles, HIV Plan, and other reports
• STD/HIV Data, Trends, and Data Requests
• AidsVu.orgNational, state and city maps of HIV/AIDS cases

Maps and Data

AidsVu.org offers latest HIV/AIDS data by state, county and city. Compare Mississippi to other states, or view the range of prevalence within the state.

• Visit AidsVu.org

Resources

• Local Resources, Fact Sheets, Formulary, and more
• Hepatitis information
• HIV/AIDS information from AIDS.gov

Training

• Rapid Testing, Clinician Resources, and more