Sexual Health Resources for Merced
If you are having trouble accessing LGBTQ+ healthcare in Merced, Contact us at LGBTQ Merced
Sexual health is different for LGBTQ+ people. Not all healthcare providers are equally educated on the ways LGBTQ+ have different sexual experiences, different contraception and family planning needs, and need different testing and prevention.
Be as frank and honest as you can with your primary healthcare provider about your queerness, what kinds of partners you have, and specific questions you have about sexual health and STI/STD prevention.
If you have questions or concerns, contact us at LGBTQ Merced for a personalized referral.
Emergency contraception, STI/STD testing and prevention
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in Merced offers the following services anonymously, to all people:
- Emergency contraception (morning after pill)
- Birth control
- Abortion services
- Doxy PEP (STI emergency prevention)
- Sexually transmitted infection (STD/STI) testing and treatment
- HIV testing, prevention (PrEP ) and treatment
TakeMeHome
TakeMeHome delivers free STI/HIV testing for everyone.
MISTR
MISTR is an online service that can deliver STI testing and HIV prevention (PrEP) to your door.
Zocalo Health
Zocalo Health offers primary care, including STI/STD testing, and HIV prevention (PrEP) via virtual appointments with a primary care provider. Accepting Medi-cal Alliance Health Plan.
CalPride
CalPride offers STI/HIV testing monthly at their downtown Merced location.
MPOX vaccination
Merced County Department of Public Health
For free vaccinations including the MPOX vaccine, make an appointment with Merced County Public Health
209-381-1200
UC Merced Student Health Services
Current UC students can get immunized for MPOX at Student Health Services.
Living with HIV
Merced County Department of Public Health
HIV/AIDS Programs and Case Management
There are a number of grant-funded programs providing case management for persons living with HIV/AIDS and with AIDS-related conditions.
- Enrollment into the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)
- Assistance with Ambulatory/Outpatient Medical Care
- Transportation Vouchers for medical appointments
To learn more and get connected to these programs, contact MCDPH at: (209) 381-1023
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