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
Tuesdays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Walk-in (ask for Pat)
- 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
a Request Formand
return it at least one month before the event.
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.