HIV/AIDS & STDs

OutFront Minnesota does not provide direct services for HIV/AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases. We do however work closely with the Minnesota AIDS Project and other local clinics and service providers.

Minnesota AIDS Line – for information, referrals, or counseling:
(612) 373-AIDS or (800) 248-AIDS

Safer Sex Practices

The only sure way to avoid any sexually transmitted disease is to abstain from all sexual activity. For most people, however, reducing their risk of HIV/AIDS and STD’s is a more sustainable way to live.

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Virtually any activity that involves no exchange of bodily fluids is considered safe. This includes dancing, cuddling, spooning, sharing stories, reading erotica, watching videos, or masturbation.

Also generally regarded as safe, except when there are cuts, abrasions, wounds or other breaches of the skin’s natural germ barrier, are kissing, caressing, massaging, touching, licking, and mutual masturbation.

Anything beyond that increases your risk of exposure to HIV or other STD.

Men can obtain free condoms in most of the gay bars in Minnesota.

For more information, call the MAP AIDS Line at (612) 373-2437 in the metro area or in Greater Minnesota (800) 248-2437.

Anonymous HIV/AIDS & STD
Testing Clinics

Hennepin County

Minnesota AIDS Project

1400 Park Avenue - Downtown Minneapolis
(612) 373-2437

Hennepin County Public Health Clinic

Hennepin County Public Health Department
525 Portland Avenue (4th level) - Downtown Minneapolis
(612) 543-5555

Delaware Street Clinic

On the U of M Campus - Minneapolis
(612) 625-4680

Ramsey County

Room 111 STD Clinic

Public Health Building at 555 Cedar Street - Downtown Saint Paul
(651) 266-1352

Saint Louis County

Lake Superior Community Health Center

4325 Grand Ave. - Duluth
(218) 722-1497

Stearns County

American Red Cross Central Minnesota Chapter

1301 W. St. Germain St. - Saint Cloud
(320) 251-7641

Olmsted County

Olmsted County Public Health Services

2100 Campus Drive S.E. - Rochester
(507) 328-7500

Last and not least, for those who are really skittish about being tested, try the Howard Brown Center in Chicago. It may be a nerve-wracking way to spend a weekend in a fun town but perhaps worth it.

Additional HIV/AIDS organizations:

• CDC-INFO Contact Center: 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) or 1-888-232-6348 TTY
• National Association of People with AIDS: (202) 898-0414
• Wisconsin AIDS Line: (800) 334-2437
• AIDS Emergency Fund/Every Penny Counts: (612) 331-7733
• Aliveness Project: (612) 822-7946
• Minnesota Native American AIDS Task Force: (612) 870-1723
• National Association of People with AIDS: (240) 247-0880