Mobile Unit
The South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council (SCHAC) has a Community Outreach Mobile Unit, funded under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Centers for HIV, STD and TB Prevention Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention Branch. The mission of the Mobile Outreach Unit is to provide screening services with communities. The staff provides rapid HIV testing using OraQuick Advance 20 minute (mouth swap). This multipurpose unit is equipped with a CLIIA waived laboratory and has the ability to administer screenings in a confidential setting. The Mobile Unit staff are certified phlebotomist trained to conduct blood draws when needed.
During the Mobile Unit's visit to your community you can receive free HIV/STI information, confidential risk reduction counseling, raffle prizes, refreshments, music, safer sex barriers, all done in a compassionate manner.
Service Areas Include:
- Lexington County
- Richland County
- Newberry County
- Fairfield County
- and other areas include the Health Region III
To schedule the Mobile Unit in your community, please call SCHAC at 803-254-6644, Vivian Clark-Armstead, coordinator or Anthony Lewis, supervisor.
Please check the web page for The Mobile Unit Schedule in your area.
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