APO Downtown

“You can’t separate peace from freedom, because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”

– Malcolm X

On this day in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. Today we celebrate equality, liberation, and, of course, freedom!

In observance of this important day, APO will be closed for all services. We will resume on Thursday, June 20th.

Have you heard about Medetomidine? This is a newly present tranquilizer similar to xylazine recently detected in the drug supply in Chicago. This drug is known to have an increased risk for overdose as it causes significant sedation, dehydration, and hallucinations. This makes it even more important to carry Naloxone to protect our fellow community members.

Please stop by either of our APO locations to pick up some Naloxone, together we can stop overdose!

Take the guesswork out of preventing HIV. With PrEP you can take a pill once a day to prevent HIV up to 99%. One pill between you and peace of mind of knowing you're protected. What are you waiting for? Give us a call and get a jump start on your peace of mind today at 417-881-1900.

Save the Date! Springfield's annual Juneteenth celebration will be taking place June 14 - 16 at the Expo Center. APO will be celebrating freedom with you on June 15th! Stop by our table for resources and information!

We all know that condoms can prevent unwanted pregnancy, but did you know they also prevent STIs & HIV? Condoms are one of our best defenses when it comes to our s*xual health. You can pick up free condoms at either of our APO locations at any time, we've got you covered!

Get the facts – emergency contraception (EC) is not the abortion pill, so EC is not impacted by Missouri’s abortion ban.

EC is…
☑️ legal
☑️ safe
☑️ available for free from Missouri Family Health Council, Inc. at either of our offices or at: MFHC.org/EC

Choosing how we are speaking about STIs is crucial to making people feel comfortable when seeking out medical care around their s*xual health diagnoses. Words can do a lot of damage and can even keep someone from seeking the treatment they need. More testing. More treatment. Better health.

Let your flag fly at Ozark Pridefest! APO will be offering testing as well as tons of information, resources and swag! Stop by and help us celebrate Pride month!

What does being "undetectable" even mean?

Individuals living with HIV who take their medication as prescribed can reach a viral load so low that it can't be detected. At this threshold, HIV isn't spread to their partners. U=U means safety and the ability to protect the ones we love.

June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day. First observed in 2014, it’s a day to honor long-term survivors of HIV and raise awareness about their needs, issues, and journeys.

Today we wish to shed light on the resilience of those who have lived with HIV the longest and push for continued support for them.

At APO we want to make sure we're meeting everyone where they are on their journey in life and give them the best care and resources. Lighthouse Learning Collective is a safe place that offers Harm Reduction resources to the LGBTQIA+ community as well as education. Interested in finding out more? Visit their website at https://harmreduction.org/our-work/action/lighthouse-learning-collective/

It's no secret that APO offers free condoms, but did you know that you can order them directly to your front door? Once every 30 days, you can receive free condoms by ordering on our website at https://www.playsafe417.org. It couldn't be easier to keep yourself protected against STIs!

Finding a safe space in healthcare can be challenging but at APO we promise to provide a safe environment to receive the care you need. No matter who you are, you are deserving of patience and care.

If you believe someone is experiencing an overdose, you should always try Naloxone while paramedics are on the way. The best part? You can't hurt someone by administering it when it's not an opioid overdose. Narcan can ONLY help someone in need. It goes without saying, it would be more harmful to stand idle when Narcan exists!

Share the good news 🎉 Free emergency contraception (EC) kits are available at our Glenstone and downtown locations from MFHC! Anyone of any age can pick up a kit. Want more info? Stop by or visit MFHC.org/EC

Did you know that condoms prevent more than just pregnancy? Condoms are one of our best defenses against HIV & STIs! APO proudly offers free condoms to all, even if you aren't here for testing. Stop by and grab some free condoms today!

APO will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen Tuesday, May 28th with our usual testing and resources!

Have you been tested recently? We recommend getting a full STI screen once a year to maintain great s*xual health. Due for a test? Stop by either our Glenstone or downtown location during our walk-in hours for free, confidential testing!

Let's face it, s*xual health is important. If we don't talk about it, then we can't be educated about it. Let's break down the barriers surrounding s*xual health to promote a healthier future for all!

Our Harm Reduction Coordinator and one of our PrEP Navigators are setting up shop at O'Reilly Center for Hope today until noon! They will be handing out some amazing harm reduction supplies including safer use kits, wound care kits, Naloxone and more. FREE rapid testing is also available. Stop by to know your status and leave with an extra layer of protection!

We are back up and going! With a few notes...
# 1 will be permitted in the APO main campus (Glenstone) restrooms for the time being
# 2 will only be permitted in the porta-potty that has arrived onsite at the APO main campus (Glenstone)

For clients of our clinic, all labs and doctor appointments scheduled for this afternoon and the remainder of this week will take place in-person - please remember the notes above :)

For our testing clients, normal hours of walk-in testing services at the main campus have resumed, and APO Downtown is continuing to offer testing and treatment services as usual. Again, notes above apply :)

There is lots of digging going on in the APO main campus parking lot, so please, please, please be careful and mindful of the plumbing staff working hard in the parking lot in trying to get us back to fully functional.

Please follow the direction of traffic in the parking lot and no speeds over 5mph. We cannot stress this enough.

Protect yourself and your ! can prevent you both from getting during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Questions about PrEP or interested in getting started? Give us a call and ask to speak to one of our PrEP Navigators at 417-881-1900.

We are providing testing at APO Downtown only today - come by and see us if you need us!

May 19th is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This observance raises awareness of the impact of HIV, risk, and stigma surrounding HIV in the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community.

Today we recognize HIV Vaccine Awareness Day in honor of the scientists, volunteers, healthcare workers, and community members working hard to find a vaccine for HIV! Together, we can fight to end HIV!

Join us May 19th at The GLO Center! Our team will be sharing some updates surrounding HIV in the Ozarks! We will be sharing information from 6:00pm - 7:30pm, don't miss it!

Our bathrooms are currently down at our Glenstone location, but we're working on getting everything back up and functional again! Due to these unforeseen circumstances, our testing will be limited today BUT we will be offering some additional hours at our downtown location to make up for it!

Glenstone will be offering RAPID TESTING ONLY (HIV & Hepatitis C).
Downtown will have extended hours today only. We will offer full testing services from 9:00am - 11:15am, 1:00pm - 3:30pm, & 5:00pm - 7:00pm.

Thank you for your patience!