Health Department

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our administration office at 10777 Main Street in Fairfax is open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Clinic services are not offered at this location.
703-246-2411 TTY 711
10777 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
Gloria Addo-Ayensu, M.D., M.P.H.
Director of Health

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a growing public health challenge with serious consequences. They can lead to long-term health problems like infertility, pregnancy complications, and even life-threatening conditions such as cancer from HPV infections. STIs also increase the risk of HIV and place a heavy burden on the healthcare system, affecting millions every year and hitting some communities harder than others.

The goal of the Fairfax County Health Department's STI program is to prevent the spread of infections that are transmitted sexually in the community. The program provides sexual health counseling, STI testing, and timely treatment for individuals and their partners.  Using a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative model of care, we work with clients to address their healthcare needs and decrease the spread of STIs in the community.

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Sexual Health Clinics

Appointments and walk-in slots are available at all of our Public Health Center locations

In order to reduce your wait times and ensure clinics have the necessary resources to best serve your needs, appointments (including same day appointments) are strongly encouraged at all Public Health Centers.

For appointment and walk-in hours and locations, see the charts below.

Sexual Health = Health

Taking care of your sexual health is just as important as taking care of the rest of your body—it helps you stay healthy and protects the people you care about. Talking about STIs and getting tested are simple ways to catch problems early, treat them, and prevent them from spreading to others. It’s normal to feel nervous or embarrassed, but there’s no shame in looking after your health—getting tested shows strength, responsibility, and respect for yourself and your relationships.

Our Health Centers offer the following services:

  • Sexual health education and counseling
  • Free condoms
  • Testing for STIs, such as
    • HIV
    • Syphilis
    • Chlamydia
    • Gonorrhea
    • Trichomonas
    • and other STIs, based on your symptoms and our testing capability
  • Treatment if you test positive
  • Extra supply of medication for your partner if they’ve been exposed to chlamydia or gonorrhea
  • Starting on medication (DoxyPEP) to prevent infection with syphilis, chlamydia, or gonorrhea
  • Referral for medication (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection
  • Information to help you find a medical home or primary care provider
  • Vaccines for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, and Mpox (Available for a small fee to uninsured adults)

Service Costs & Insurance

Some insurance plans are accepted. For those without or choosing not to use their health insurance, we offer a sliding scale fee (based on your income eligibility) which may reduce or eliminate costs to you. A health department Family Assistance Worker can help determine your eligibility at the beginning of your appointment or walk-in visit.

Sexual Health Clinic Hours and Locations

STI testing and the other services listed above are offered at all five public health centers, according to the schedule below. 

  Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays
Location Annandale Public Health Center West Springfield Public Health Center Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center Herndon-Reston Public Health Center Mount Vernon Public Health Center
Appointment hours for STI services 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Walk-in hours for STI services
(no appointment necessary)
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Other Sexual Health Services Locations

If these hours or locations don’t work for you, testing and other care services are also available in other locations throughout the community. Find more testing and care locations near you. 

STI Disease Investigations

An STI investigation is important because it helps protect your health and the health of others by stopping the spread of infections. This process involves trained health workers finding out who may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection so they can get tested and treated if needed. It’s natural to feel nervous or embarrassed, but by cooperating, you're taking care of yourself and helping others stay safe—there’s no blame or judgment, just support to get everyone the care they need.

Watch and learn about what an STI disease investigation is, what you can expect if the Health Department contacts you, and hear answers to some common questions.

What is an STI Disease Investigation?

 

Common Questions Asked
During an STI Investigation

¿Qué es una investigación de enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS)?

 

Preguntas más frequentes durante una investigación de enfermedades de transmisión sexual (ETS)

Did You Know?

  • There are 20 million new STIs in the U.S. each year.
  • $16 billion is the cost of treating STIs contracted in just one year.
  • One-half of all new sexually transmitted infections each year are among youth.

Remember, many STIs have no signs or symptoms. Some people who are infected don't know it. Knowing your STI status is a critical step to stopping STI transmission.

Get the Facts

Learn more about STI prevention, symptoms and treatment from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 

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