The Health Outreach Department is probably best known for its HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and testing programs. Each year, more than 1,800 indiviudals are tested for HIV through Fan Free Clinic, many of whom would not be willing to get tested without the education and resources they are offered by FFC. Testing is offered in a veriety of locations including, but not limited to, substance abuse treatment centers, parole offices and homeless shelters.
In recent years the Health Outreach Department has expanded to provide basic health information and resources that are targeted to the individual being seen (e.g., substance abuse services and information about homeless shelters.)
FFC's Health Outreach programs include:
- Living the Life—Outreach in local clubs and online chat for men who have sex with men.
- IDU Outreach—Outreach to the injecting drug user community.
- OraQuick Testing—An HIV oral test with results in 20 minutes.
- Street Smart—Working with homeless/runaway youth to educate them about HIV/STDs