HIV/STI Testing
FLAS is a community-based organization that provides multiple options for HIV/STI testing. We encourage our clients to get tested at least once a year and know their status. We currently offer the following free testing options:
- Blood Venipuncture – We offer our most complete HIV/STI screening which includes HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea. Lab results are ready within 1-2 weeks.
- Rapid Testing – We’ll conduct a brief risk assessment, get your signature, and take a finger prick or oral swab. The test results are ready in 20 minutes. We provide rapid testing for HIV and Hepatitis C.
- In-Home HIV test – We provide a simple way of getting testing in just 3 easy steps (Swab, Insert and Read.) Results are ready in 20 minutes at the comfort of your home.
Call now for more information on how to receive your free test. Know your status and protect your loved ones. We accept walk-ins Monday thru Friday 9am – 7pm.
Glucose Screenings
We provide free glucose screenings. This measures your blood sugar at the time you’re tested. You can take this test at any time and don’t need to be fasting. It is important to screen your glucose level and determine if you have diabetes. Here are some CDC facts about diabetes in the US.
- More than 37 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 1 in 5 of them don’t know they have it.
- Over one third of US adults have pre-diabetes, and more than 8 in 10 of them don’t know they have it.
- Diabetes is the eighth leading cause of death in the United States.
Blood Pressure Screenings
We offer free blood pressure screenings. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, so the only way to know if you have it is to get your blood pressure measured. High blood pressure increases the risk for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death for Americans. According to CDC, there are multiple ways to prevent high blood pressure. These are some ways to prevent:
- Eat a healthy diet
- Keep yourself at a healthy weight
- Be physically active
- Avoid smoking
- Limit alcohol consumption
- Get enough sleep
Cholesterol Screenings
The cholesterol test checks your levels of:
a) Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol. Having high levels of LDL cholesterol can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries and result in heart disease or stroke.
b) High-density lipoprotein (HDL) or “good” cholesterol. HDL is known as “good” cholesterol because high levels can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
c) Triglycerides, a type of fat in your blood that your body uses for energy. The combination of high levels of triglycerides with low HDL cholesterol or high LDL cholesterol levels can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.
d) Total cholesterol, the total amount of cholesterol in your blood based on your HDL, LDL, and triglycerides numbers.
Please contact us on how to get a free cholesterol test.
Fatty Liver Exams
Behavioral Counseling
FLAS is determined to promote awareness and acceptance of behavioral health in our community as a fundamental component of wellbeing. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) one in five adults in the U.S. has a clinically significant mental health or substance use disorder. Our team of licensed professionals is available to discuss the issues that you are experiencing related to your mental health and substance use.
