Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Siskiyou County Public Health (SCPH) provides referrals to people requesting testing, treatment, and preventative counseling for HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and birth control services.

It's also responsible for STI case management, confidential case investigation, consultation, health education, and partner notification services.   Public Health Services has a limited supply of prescription medication to treat certain STIs for select patients and their partners.

Free latex condoms are available at the SCPH Department, 810 South Main Street, Yreka, and are distributed to private medical providers throughout the County.

Get Tested & Treated

Most STIs are easy to treat, and testing is fast and easy.  Talk to your healthcare provider about testing and treatment or check out the following options:

• The SCPH Let's Get Checked program has free STI Test Kits that you can take at home. Learn more >>
• Take Me Home offers free at-home STI tests that are delivered straight to your door. It's safe, discreet, quick & easy. Order test>>
• mistr offers free HIV testing and treatment. Prescribed online and delivered to your door.  Get started>>
• Find other Free, Fast, and Confidential Testing Near You. Find Testing Locations >>

Notify a Partner of a Possible STI Exposure

Anonymously text or email a partner that they may have been exposed to an STI. No judgment.
Private. Secure. Free. Tell Your Partner >>

Syphilis

Syphilis and Congenital Syphilis cases are on the rise in Siskiyou County. Learn more about syphilis and how to protect yourself and, if you become pregnant, your unborn child. Learn More >>

Mpox

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is closely monitoring mpox transmission in California and the U.S. to ensure the identification of cases during this outbreak. The risk of mpox to the general public is currently very low based on the latest information; however, anyone can become infected with mpox virus if they are exposed.  Learn More >>