Disease Prevention and Accessible Testing

Testing Is a Form of Community Care

HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, and other preventable health conditions can have serious consequences when testing, prevention, and medical care are difficult to access. Many infections may not cause noticeable symptoms for months or years, which means a person can feel healthy and still benefit from testing.

Cost, transportation, stigma, fear, previous experiences with health care, and concerns about privacy can prevent people from seeking services. Save Our Families works to reduce these barriers by bringing confidential testing, prevention resources, education, and linkage to care into a trusted community setting.

Our goal is to make testing feel like a normal part of caring for your health. Every participant receives clear information, respectful support, and the ability to make informed decisions without judgment or pressure.

Where can I get free HIV and hepatitis testing in Cleveland?

Save Our Families provides free, confidential HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B testing at 4394 Pearl Road in Cleveland, Ohio. Insurance is not required. Participants can also receive prevention supplies, HIV self-tests when available, education, referrals for confirmatory testing, and support connecting with medical care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Save Our Families provides free testing services. Contact the office to confirm which tests are currently available and whether an appointment is required.

No insurance is required for testing provided directly by Save Our Families. Outside laboratories or medical providers may have separate requirements, which staff will explain before making a referral.

Yes. Testing and results are handled confidentially in accordance with applicable program procedures and legal requirements.

No, Save Our Families aims to keep services low-barrier.

The results of rapid HIV and HCV (Hepatitis C) tests take 20 minutes.

A nonreactive result may be considered complete unless repeat testing is recommended because of the window period or ongoing exposure. A reactive rapid result generally requires confirmatory testing before a diagnosis is made.

We allow retesting every 90 days.

A staff member will explain the result, discuss confirmatory testing, and help connect you with appropriate medical care. You will not be expected to navigate the next steps alone.

Yes. A person is not required to complete testing to receive available prevention supplies or education.

HIV self-tests may be available through Save Our Families. Contact the office to confirm availability and eligibility.

Save Our Families provides testing, education, navigation, and linkage to care. Medical treatment is provided through qualified clinical partners and health care providers.

Know Your Status. Protect Your Health. Stay Connected to Care.

Testing can provide information, reassurance, and a pathway to prevention or treatment. You do not need insurance, a regular doctor, or a perfect understanding of the testing process before contacting us.

Save Our Families will meet you with clear information, privacy, and respect.

Who Should Consider Testing?

Testing may be appropriate for anyone who wants to know their status.

A person may especially benefit from testing if they:

  • Have never been tested
  • Have a new sexual partner
  • Have multiple sexual partners
  • Have had sex without a condom or another barrier
  • Share or have previously shared injection equipment
  • Have received a diagnosis of another sexually transmitted infection
  • Have experienced a possible blood exposure
  • Are pregnant or planning a pregnancy
  • Have a partner living with HIV or viral hepatitis
  • Have a partner whose status is unknown
  • Want to begin or continue PrEP
  • Have been advised to repeat a previous test
  • Simply want testing as part of routine health care

No one should be required to disclose a stigmatized experience before being allowed to request testing.