Montana Gay Men's Task Force - Rapid HIV Testing

NEW INFORMATION PROVIDED IN 2ND COLUMN BELOW

Recently we were asked to supply STD Clinic information on our website. Beneath the HIV testing sites we have listed those places where you can get an STD screening. Most of these sites offer STD testing on a sliding scale. Contact the site if you have further questions.

RAPID HIV/AIDS TESTING

Rapid HIV/AIDS testing has arrived in Montana! Know your results in 20 minutes.

The test is free of charge at some locations, confidential and/or anonymous, painless (finger prick or oral fluid), extremely accurate(99.6%), and includes risk counseling and a wealth of HIV/AIDS information.

HIV/AIDS Testing Locations in Montana

Below is a list of most all testing sites within Montana. Some of the sites do both the Conventional and Rapid Test. Those in bold offer the Rapid HIV Test and potentially the Conventional Test. Please contact the testing site to find out when appointments are available and confirm what type of testing they do.

Billings
Yellowstone AIDS project Dean Wells 406-245-2029 [phone]	2906 1st Ave N Billings, MT 59101
Planned Parenthood of MT-Billings Becky [contact] 406-869-5040 [phone]	100 W. Wicks Lane Billings, MT 59105-3813
Planned Parenthood of MT-West 406-656-9980 [phone]	1844 Broadwater #4 Billings, MT 59102
RiverStone Health Debbie Hedrick [email] 406-247-3377 [phone]	123 South 27th Street Billings, MT 59101
People's AIDS Network (located at the Victorian) D J Svetich [email] 406-245-4293 [phone]	2019 Minnesota Ave Billings, MT 59101
Box Elder
Rocky Boy Tribal Health Janet Runnion [email] 406-395-4486 [phone]	Rural Route 1 Box 664 Box Elder, MT 59521
Bozeman
Bridger Clinic Laura Mentch [email] 406-587-0681 [phone]	300 North Willson, Suite 2001 Bozeman, MT 59715
AIDS Outreach info@aidsoutreachmt.org [email] 406-451-5718 [phone]	202 S. Black Street, set 602, Bozeman
Connections Casey Rudd [email] 406-451-9995 [phone]	Offsite Location
Browning
Blackfeet Outreach Services Martha Day Rider [email] 406-450-0015 [phone]	PO Box 115 201 1st Ave NE Browning, MT 59417
Montana Gay Men's Task Force Steven Barrios [email] 406-470-1625 [phone]	Offsite Location
Browning-Blackfeet Family Planning Clinic 406-338-7808 [phone]	Powell Professional Building East Glacier 201 1st Ave Northeast Browning, MT 59417
Butte
B.A.S.S. Rick Holman [email] 406-491-1378 [phone]	Offsite Location P.O. Box 382 Butte, MT 59703
Family Services Center Tracy McArthur [email] 406-497-5080 [phone]	25 West Front Butte, MT 59701
ARM Outreach Worker Jeanette (Kookie) Hughes [email] 406-491-1427 [phone]	Offsite Location
Dillon
Beaverhead Family Planning Debbie Robinson [email] 406-683-3183 [phone]	90 Highway 91 South Dillon, MT 59725
Glasgow
Valley County AIDS Task Force Vickie Bell [email] 406-228-8221 x61 [phone]	501 Court House Square Box 11 Glasgow, MT 59230
Glendive
Dawson County Health Dept. Timber Dempewolf [email] Andeen Raymond [email] 406-377-5213 [phone] 406-377-2022 [fax]	207 West Bell Glendive, MT 59330
Great Falls
Cascade City-County Health Dept. Trisha Gardner [email] 406-454-6950 [phone] 406-454-6959 [fax]	115 4th St S Great Falls, MT 59401
Planned Parenthood of MT Brittney Morris [email] 406-454-3431 [phone]	211 9th Street South Great Falls, MT 59401
Falls AIDS Network Al Thain [email] 406-727-3064 [phone]	PO Box 613 Great Falls, MT 59401
Hamilton
Ravalli County Health Department Judy Griffin [email] 406-375-6259 [phone]	205 Bedford, Suite L Hamilton, MT 59840
Harlem
Fort Belknap Tribal Health Katrese Hammond [email] 406-353-3156 [phone]	Rural Route 1 PO Box 66 Harlem, MT 59501
Harlowtown
Wheatland Co. AIDS Task Force Wheatland Community Hospital 406-632-4351 [phone]	53 3rd St. NW Harlowtown, MT 59036
Havre
Hill County Health Dept. Barbara Miller [email] 406-265-5481 x266 [phone] 406-265-5487 [fax]	321 4th Avenue Havre, MT 59501
Helena
Leo Pocha Memorial Clinic Bonnie Stevens [email] 406-449-5796 [phone] 406-449-5371 [fax]	436 North Jackson Helena, MT 59601
Planned Parenthood of MT Kathy Wehri [email] 406-443-7676 [phone]	1500 Cannon Street Helena, MT 59601
Outreach Worker for Lewis & Clark Michael Hand [email] 406-461-1001 [phone]	Offsite Location
Kalispell
Flathead City/County Health Department Wendy Doely [email] 406-751-8150 [phone]	1035 1st Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901
Montana Gay Men's Task Force Brad Nelson [email] 773-972-7426 [phone]	Offsite Location
ARM Outreach Worker Joey Packwood [email] 406-471-5109 [phone]	Offsite Location
Lame Deer
Northern Cheyenne Board of Health Roberta Cady [email] 406-477-4510 [phone]	PO Box 67 Lame Deer, MT 59043
Lewistown
Central Montana Family Planning Sue Irvin [email] 406-535-8811 [phone] 1-800-648-8646 [phone] 406-538-8811 [fax]	505 Main ST Suite 418 Lewistown, MT 59457-5703
Libby
Lincoln County Community Health Center Susan Whitefield [email] 406-293-6291 [phone]	421 Montana Ave Libby, MT 59923
Miles City
Custer County Health Department Wendy Richards [email] 406-874-3377 [phone]	2000 Clark Street Miles City, MT 59301
Missoula
FDH & Associates David Herrera [email] 406-829-8075 [phone] 888-713-4683 [toll-free]	127 North Higgins, Suite 205 Missoula, MT 59807
ARM Outreach Worker Sara [email] 406-543-4770 [phone]	Offsite Location
Open Aid Alliance Christa Weathers [email] 406-543-4770 [phone]	500 North Higgins, Suite 100 Missoula, MT 59807
Missoula City-County Health Dept. Brigid O'Connor [email] 406-258-3896 [phone]	301 West Alder Missoula, MT 59802
Missoula Indian Center 406-821-9515 [phone] 406-829-9519 [fax]	PO Box 16927 Missoula, MT 59808
Partnership Health Center Kathy Mackey [email] 406-258-4186 [phone]	323 West Alder Missoula, MT 59802
Curry Health Center Linda Green [email] 406-243-2809 [phone]	634 Eddy Ave Missoula, MT 59801
Planned Parenthood of MT Angel Nordquist [contact] 406-728-5561 [phone]	219 East Main Street Missoula, MT 59802
Pablo
Salish Kootenai College Tricia McDonald [email] 406-275-4926 [phone]	52000 Highway 93 Pablo, MT 59855
Polson
Lake County Health Dept. Emily Colomeda [email] 406-883-7314 [phone] 406-883-7290 [fax]	802 Main Street, Suite A Polson, MT 59860
Stevensville
Ravalli AIDS Council ravaids@bigsky.net [email] 406-777-3646 [phone]	1198 South Burnt Fork Rd Stevensville, MT 59870
Wolf Point
Roosevelt County Health Department 406-653-6223 [phone] 406-653-6210 [fax]	124 Custer St. Wolf Point, Mt 59201

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What is Rapid Testing?
Rapid HIV tests are the same as standard HIV tests (Western Blot and ELISA) in that they test for the presence of HIV antibodies in a person's blood that indicates HIV exposure and infection. While standard HIV tests draw a vile of blood that is sent to a laboratory for tests, Rapid HIV tests draw a small amount of blood or oral fluid that is tested at the counseling facility. You will not have to return to the testing site at a later date for your results.

How much does it cost?
The test is currently free. Grants have funded the pilot sites and the test kits. However, some testing sites are currently asking for an administrative fee or a suggested donation (between $10 - $20).

Is it still anonymous?
Yes. No names will be used to identify you to the state, your employer, your healthcare provider or anybody else without your expressed written permission. Your visit will also be confidential. Nothing you discuss with us will ever be told to anybody else.

What is the procedure?
A small amount of blood is drawn through a finger prick (much like diabetics use to test blood glucose levels) or if you choose you can have the oral fluid test which uses the same test kit. The drop of blood or oral fluid is then mixed in a vile with solution and a test stick is placed in the solution. After 20 minutes, the test stick will show if the test has worked and whether the presence of HIV antibodies has been found.

Who should get tested?
Every sexually active gay or bisexual man or men who have sex with men but don't identify as gay or bisexual, should be tested for HIV. Those with other high risk factors for HIV (i.e. intravenous drug use, unprotected anal sex, multiple sex partners, the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases, healthcare exposure, etc), should also be tested.

How accurate are the results?
The results of the Rapid HIV test are as accurate as other HIV tests. Current accuracy is around 99.6%. Four out of 1000 test have the potential to be inaccurate.

If my test results are negative, does that mean I don't have HIV?
Not necessarily. At a minimum, it takes three months for enough HIV antibodies (the body's response to infection) to be present in a person's blood or oral fluids to react with the test. A negative test means you were negative three months before taking the test. However, if you have had no sexual contact or been involved in any other risk factors for three months prior to the test, then the results are accurate for the day of the test.

What happens if my test is reactive?
A reactive test means the test has reacted with antibodies in your blood or oral fluids. A second confirmatory test through a blood draw at another clinic or county health department will be required if your test is reactive. Should your confirmatory test show the definitive presence of HIV antibodies in your blood or oral fluid, additional medical care and advice will be made available to you.

STD Testing Locations in Montana

Below is a list of most all of the STD testing sites within Montana. Please contact the STD testing site to find out when appointments are available and confirm what they charge. Most are tests are on a sliding scale.

Billings
Montana Migrant Council mtpca.org/mtmigrant [website] 406-248-3149 [phone]	3318 Third Ave N., Suite 100 Billings, MT 59105
Planned Parenthood - West plannedparenthood.org/montana [website] 406-656-9980 [phone]	1844 Broadwater Billings, MT 59102
RiverStone Health riverstonehealth.org [website] 406-247-3357 [phone]	123 South 27th Billings, MT 59101
Bozeman
Bridger Clinic www.bridgerclinic.gomontana.com [website] 406-587-0681 [phone]	300 N. Wilson, Suite 2001 Bozeman, MT 59715
Butte
Family Service Center Family Planning 406-497-0508 [phone]	25 West Front Street Butte, MT 59701
Dillon
Beaverhead Family Planning 406-683-4771 [phone]	1260 South Atlantic Dillon, MT 59725
Glendive
Dawson County Family Planning dawsoncountymontana.org/health.htm [website] 406-377-2935 [phone]	207 West Bell Glendive, MT 59330
Great Falls
Cascade City-County Health Dept. cascadecchd.org [website] 406-454-6950 [phone]	115 Fourth Street South Great Falls, MT 59401
Planned Parenthood of Great Falls plannedparenthood.org/health-center/centerDetails.asp?f=2442 [website] 406-454-3431 [phone]	211 Ninth Street South Great Falls, MT 59401
Hamilton
Ravalli County Family Planning co.ravalli.mt.us/publichealth/public.htm [website] 406-375-6675 [phone]	Courthouse, Box 5018 Hamilton, MT 59840
Havre
Hill County Family Planning hillcountyhealth.com [website] 406-265-5481 [phone]	P.O. Box 166 Havre, MT 59501
Helena
Lewis and Clark CHC 406-443-2584 [phone]	1930 Ninth Ave Helena, MT 59601
Intermountain Planned Parenthood 406-443-7676 [phone]	1500 Cannon Helena, MT 59601
Kalispell
Flathead City-County Family Planning flatheadhealth.org/rephealth/rephealth.cfm [website] 406-751-8155 [phone]	1035 First Ave W Kalispell, MT 59901
Lewistown
Central Montana Family Planning 406-538-8811 [phone]	505 W Main, Suite 108 Lewistown, MT 59457
Libby
Lincoln County Family Planning 406-293-6291 [phone]	421 Montana Ave Libby, MT 59923
Miles City
Custer County Family Planning 406-874-3377 [phone]	Courthouse Miles City, MT 59301
Missoula
Partnership Health Center co.missoula.mt.us/phc/ [website] 406-523-4789 [phone]	323 W Alder Missoula, MT 59802
Planned Parenthood of Missoula plannedparenthood.org/health-center/centerDetails.asp?f=2440 [website] 406-728-5490 [phone]	219 East Main Missoula, MT 59802
Polson
Lake County Health Department lakecounty-mt.org/lchd/ [website] 406-883-7288 [phone]	802 Main Polson, MT 59860

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