Boston STD Clinic at Boston Medical Center

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Supportive Services

The Safe Zone

The mission of The Safe Zone is to provide supportive services in Boston. Our resources and staff are here to listen and provide the information you need.

Available Services

Support for your sexual health needs

Visit or contact The Safe Zone for testing, counseling, and help finding appropriate care.

Boston STD Clinic is a clinical setting focused on sexual health services, including HIV and STD testing, treatment, and prevention. The Safe Zone extends that mission by offering supportive services for people seeking testing, counseling, and guidance on finding appropriate care. Clients can receive help with PrEP referrals and appointments, as well as post-exposure prophylaxis support when relevant to their situation.

The Safe Zone emphasizes a welcoming, nonjudgmental approach, with staff ready to listen and provide clear information about sexual health needs. Services include HIV testing and a full panel covering Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C. These resources are designed to help clients understand their options, navigate next steps, and feel supported throughout the process.

Beyond testing, The Safe Zone connects clients with referrals to primary care and other appropriate clinical services. Support is available for both symptomatic individuals and those who may have been exposed, helping each person determine the most suitable path forward. The goal is to make it easier for people to access prevention tools, treatment guidance, and ongoing care without unnecessary barriers.

Confidentiality and accessibility are central to how The Safe Zone operates. The clinic performs screening for a broad range of sexually transmitted infections and provides care in a professional clinical environment. Clients are encouraged to visit or make contact when they need information, testing, counseling, or help locating additional support. The overall approach reflects a modern, friendly standard of community health care.

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PrEP Referrals and Appointments

Connect with PrEP referral and appointment support.

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Testing

Receive serum HIV testing and a full STD panel, including Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Hepatitis C testing.

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Care and Support

Get referrals to primary care and STD treatment, along with counseling, support, and information.

Contact The Safe Zone

Talk with a caring member of our team

Call or text for more information.

(617) 680-1050

For appointment calls, contact the STD Clinic at (617) 414-4081.

Safe Zone Hours

Monday8:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday8:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday8:30am - 7:45pm
Thursday8:30am - 4:00pm
Friday8:30am - 4:00pm

These Safe Zone hours differ from the main clinic's posted hours. For main clinic information, visit Contact Us & Location.

Learn More

Sexual health information and resources

Explore fact sheets from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the CDC on Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, Herpes, HIV/AIDS, HPV, Bacterial Vaginosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, and Hepatitis C.

View Fact Sheets