Did you know in 2005, 53% of all new HIV/AIDS cases were among men who have sex with men (MSM)? 
Getting Tested
Where to Get Tested
Locate an HIV Testing Site - National HIV and STD Testing Resources (HIVtest.org)
This resource provides a national database of HIV testing sites and locator to help find a test center as well as answers to many questions about HIV/AIDS and testing.
Locate an HIV Testing Site for Mobile Phone Users - Text KNOWIT
Mobile phone users can send a text message with their zip code to “KNOWIT” (566948). Within seconds, they will receive a text message identifying an HIV testing site near them. This mobile phone service connects users with CDC’s testing database found at www.HIVtest.org.
National HIV/AIDS Program - Getting Tested (Department of Veterans Affairs)
This resource from the VA's National HIV/AIDS Program provides an educational overview about the testing process and the next steps after getting tested and receiving a diagnosis for veterans and those eligible to enter the VA healthcare system.
Privacy
Office for Civil Rights – HIPAA (Office for Civil Rights, HHS)
The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) ensures that the privacy of individuals’ health information is protected while ensuring access to care. Instrumental in protecting the privacy of health information is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This page provides resources and information for both the public and entities covered by HIPAA.
- Privacy and Your Health Information – (PDF - 648 KB)
- Your Health Information Privacy Rights – (PDF - 365 KB)
HIV Testing and Counseling of VA Patients (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
This resource from the VA’s National HIV/AIDS Program includes VA policy on confidential testing, informed consent, pre- and post-test counseling requirements, partner notification, and referral guidance.
Confidentiality and the VA Health Care System (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
This resource from the VA’s National HIV/AIDS Program includes VA regulations on confidentiality and release of patient records, and ways to protect patient confidentiality.