An estimated 3,129 persons were living with HIV disease in Mecklenburg as of the end of 2004. However, the Centers for Disease Control estimate that only two-thirds to three-fourths of persons living with HIV disease have been tested and know their status.
Free Testing
Metrolina AIDS Project provides free HIV and Syphilis testing to all residents of Mecklenburg county, along with pre- and post-test counseling at many sites in the Charlotte area. Call today for an appointment if needed.
Outside Mecklenburg County, please call your local health department for information on HIV testing sites and costs in your area. Many other communities provide low- or no-cost testing sites for local residents at the county health departments.
For any questions regarding counseling and testing programs, please call MAP at 704-333-1435.
This is a list of local sites for free, confidential testing for HIV and Syphilis:
Metrolina AIDS Project
MAP offers HIV/AIDS/Syphilis Testing every Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m 127 Scaleybark Road
Urban Ministry Center
704-347-0278
945 N. College St. (Old train station at the end of N. College St.)
3rd Tuesday of each month
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Walk-ins welcome
Community Health Services
704-333-1435
1401 East Seventh St.
At the corner of East Seventh Street and Independence Boulevard
3rd Thursday of each month
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
By appointment only
Community Outreach Ministries
704-333-4280
1222 Oaklawn Dr.
2nd Tuesday of each month
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Walk-ins welcome Substance Abuse Services - Detox
704-336-3067
429 Billingsley Rd.
Every Thursday
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Residents only
Uptown Men's Shelter
704-334-3187
1210 N. Tryon St.
1st Wednesday of each month
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Residents only
Salvation Army Women's Shelter
704-334-4731
534 Spratt St.
1st Thursday of each month
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Residents only
Queens College
704-337-2220
Health & Wellness Center
Once each semester
Students only
UNC-Charlotte
704-687-4618
Brocker Student Health Center
3rd Monday of each month
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Students only
Davidson College
704-894-2902
Student Health Services
Once each semester
Students only
The Villages of Hope Haven
704-372-8809
3815 N. Tryon St.
1st Wednesday of each month
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Residents only
Rebound Rescue Mission
704-334-4635
907 W. First St.
1st & 2nd Friday
9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Residents only
Salvation Army Men's Shelter
704-332-1171
1023 Central Ave.
2nd Tuesday of each month
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Residents only
McLeod Center
704-332-9001
145 Remount Rd.
2nd Monday of each month
10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
Residents only
Mecklenburg County Health Department
704-336-6400
249 Billingsley Road or 2845 Beatties Ford Road
Call for available times
For any questions regarding counseling and testing programs, please call MAP at 704-333-1435.