POSSE
What is POSSE?
POSSE (Prevent Ongoing Spread of STD’s Everywhere) is a program of the HIV/STI Outreach
Section at the Forsyth County Department of Public Health. The POSSE Team provides
non-clinical, off-site HIV/STI screenings and education in non-traditional locations
in Forsyth County such as churches, jails, universities, homeless shelters, night
clubs, community health fairs, etc.
Free & Confidential HIV/STD Testing Sites
- Winston-Salem Urban League
201 W. 5th Street
2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Appointment or Walk-in (Ask for Jennifer)
- Green Street United Methodist Church
639 Green Street
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30pm
Walk-in
- Community Care Center
2135 New Walkertown Road
Wednesdays, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Walk-in
If you would like to schedule the POSSE Team to come out to your event, please complete
and return the attached request form at least one month before the event. POSSE
Team Request Form.
Services Offered
- HIV and/or Syphilis (Blood Test)
- HIV Rapid Test (Mouth swab or finger prick)
- Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Screening (urine based)
- HIV/STD Health Education Sessions
- POSSE Information Table (which could include condoms, lubricants, etc.)
Call POSSE at 703-3212 or 703-3213 for more information or to find a testing site
near you.