The primary goal of this program is to provide HIV prevention counseling, testing, referral, and partner notification services for Kansans who are HIV-infected and/or engaging in behaviors that cause them to be at risk for contracting HIV. The counseling and testing program is funded by HIV prevention monies, which come from the CDC and the State's general fund.

KDHE currently performs tests for HIV Counseling and Testing Sites (CTS) serving those who are at-risk for contracting HIV. CTS provides services for clients who voluntarily choose to be counseled and tested for HIV antibody, except under specific circumstances as mandated by law.

In the State of Kansas, the law requires the availability of anonymous (no name/personal identifiers) testing throughout the state. Following this charge, KDHE has made available anonymous testing at counseling and testing sites that send specimens to the State Lab. There is a public counseling and testing site within a 100-mile radius of anywhere in Kansas. All tests are held to strict confidentiality requirements. All tests are sent to the state's Division of Health and Environmental Laboratories.

• List of Counseling and Testing Sites in Kansas
• Recommendations for HIV Counseling and Testing for Pregnant Women -- November, 2001 (.pdf)
• Revised Guidelines for HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral -- November, 2001 (.pdf)
• Kansas Rapid HIV Test Quality System (.pdf)

This AIDS Ribbon was designed
by the
Kansas Capital Area Chapter
of the
American Red Cross
to raise hope and awareness
and support the fight against HIV/AIDS