Texas Department of State Health Services - Health Service Region 4/5 North

About this agency

Counties served: 35 counties in Northeast Texas

Clientele: General Public

Spanish speaking staff.

Services:

Individual prevention counseling, HIV/STD/Hepatitis prevention education, anonymous HIV testing, confidential HIV testing, STD testing, TB testing, information resources, medication assistance program, partner notification.

The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) HIV/STD Program has the duty to identify, report, prevent, and control HIV, AIDS, and STDs in the State of Texas.

The Program is dedicated to preventing the spread of HIV and other STDs while minimizing complications and costs.

This is achieved primarily through education, prevention counseling, screening and testing, partner elicitation and notification, and the provision of medical and social services.

While some of these services are directly provided, most are provided through contracts with community-based agencies.