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Sexual health is an essential component of overall well-being. The information, support, and resources below can be used to empower individuals with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their sexual health.

Educational Resources

• CDC Sexual Health​ - Information about sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health, sexual violence prevention, healthy pregnancy, HIV/AIDS prevention, LGBT health, and more. 
• Illinois Text to Survive 
• ​Text "IL" (for English) or "CENTRO" (for Spanish) plus an Illinois zip code to 36363 for a nearby HIV and STI testing center. 
  
• Text "PrEP" (for English) or "RX" (for Spanish) plus an Illinois zip code to 36363 for nearby PrEP providers.
• Text "MED" (for English) or "MED ESP" (for Spanish) to 36363 for daily, twice daily, or weekly medication adherence reminders.
• Text "APPT" (for English) or "CITA" (for Spanish) to 36363 to set an appointment reminder for one hour, 24 hours, or 1 week before a health appointment.
• Text "mpox" or "mpoxES" plus an Illinois zip code to 36363 to locate mpox vaccination sites near you.
  
  
• ​San Francisco Department of Public Health TeenSource​ - ​Text "hookup" to 510-999-7878 for weekly information and advice about STIs, HIV, birth control, sexual health services and more. 
  
  

• CDC Let’s Stop HIV Together - National campaign of the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative and the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Resources are available in English and Spanish to empower communities, partners, and health care providers to reduce HIV stigma and promote HIV testing, prevention, and treatment.
  
  

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinics

Kane County clinics offering STI testing, treatment and support

Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Codes for Healthcare Providers

STI Treatment Codes.pdf

Sexual Violence Prevention

• CDC sexual violence facts and prevention ​​​
  
• National Sexual Violence Resource Center - About sexual assault
• Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)