The Crane Center

what a gem! crane center was quiet, clean, and welcoming, all the staff were professional and inviting. it was honestly such a positive experience for something that can be a little awkward or nerve wracking. they offer the full spectrum of STD testing, including HIV and hepatitis. i made an appointment and was in and out in under an hour, including having to fill out paper work for being a first time patient.
they only offer clinic on monday from 1−7pm, walk-​ins accepted or you can make an appointment (i made an appt same day). it’s a $ 40 copay (or sliding scale if you can’t afford that), and that covers any follow up treatment you might need if any of your tests end up coming back positive. deal of a lifetime. i would highly recommend over planned parenthood if all you’re looking for is STD testing/​treatment, not sure if they offer GYN services.

I usually to go here to check up every 6 months. Its really quiet and I usually don’t have to wait too long to get tested. The staffs here are super friendly and always make me feel comfortable. Before they get tested you, they will ask you questions about your recent sexual activities and you can ask them more if you have any questions. Its really helpful. They also give you free condom and lube. I recommend this place to many of my friends and they love it too.

When I was in college, Planned Parenthood was my place to go because it was all free. After moving back home and getting a job, I decided to go to PP again to get updated on my sexual health and they told me it would cost me $ 450 to get tested given my income and my lack of insurance. SCREW THAT.
I found the Crane Center through scouring the internet and Unilocal.
— Quiet, quaint little office. You fill out a few papers and then wait. They were playing Lord of the Rings in the waiting room. Fun!
— Low cost and confidential. They call you in by a number or letter instead of your name.
— SCREENING SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE ONLY ON MONDAYS. Appointment hours are 1−3PM and drop-​in hours are 3−7PM.
— The Crane Center is just an office. The actual place where they have the testing done is in Suite 1500A! Go straight to 1500A.
— For $ 40 (Age 18+; if you’re 12 – 17 it’s $ 5), you get tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B&C, syphilis, and HIV. CASH ONLY!
— For additional out of pocket payment, you can get tested for HPV and some other things.
I went in at 2:50 and finished at 5PM.
Go forth and be safe!

«LET’S GO SEXXXIN !!!» …Wait…not so fast… let’s get tested first!!!
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What a find!!! The Crane Center located off the Alameda offers testing for HIV and STD’s. It’s quick, anonymous and FREE!!! 20 to 30 minutes of your free time is all you need to do the responsible thing!
Wrap it up kids… and Happy Sexxxin!!!