Sexual Health

Where can I get tested?

What if I have exposed someone to a sexually transmitted infection, or have been exposed?

The Public Health Department offers Partner Services. Partner Services helps to inform someone of a potential exposure to HIV or an STI. It is free, voluntary, and confidential. As a notified partner, you will receive a phone call from one of our Communicable Disease Specialists and can choose whether to be tested and can receive counseling about how to avoid future exposure to HIV and STIs.

If you have been diagnosed with an STI and want help notifying your sexual or needle-sharing partners, contact us at (530) 666-8670 for the following Partner Services:

Obtain materials on how to notify your partners
Schedule a dual notification with a trained Public Health HIV/STI counselor to help you notify your partner
Request a trained Public Health HIV/STI counselor to notify your partner anonymously

HIV PrEP and PEP

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis or "PrEP" is an HIV prevention option for people who do not have HIV but are at increased risk. PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV if used as prescribed. If you combine PrEP with condoms and other prevention methods the likelihood of getting HIV is even lower.

How can I get PrEP?

If you have health insurance and have a healthcare provider, ask your doctor to
If you have health insurance and need to find a PrEP provider, visit PleasePrEPme.org to find a provider near you.

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is an HIV prevention option that should be used only in emergency situations. PEP must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV. If you think you have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, go to the nearest Urgent Care facility or Emergency Room for assistance.

For resources and to learn more about PrEP/PEP visit PrEPisLiberating.org