AIDS Project RI Launches Mobile Testing Van

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI) is introducing a new, mobile testing vans to hit the streets of Rhode Island in Spring 2019. At the same time, the organization has launched a new website, Instagram account, and logo.

The van will provide free HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C testing, along with free condoms and educational materials about sexual health. The van will begin providing service in the spring and summer months, when demand is highest, and will make appearances at major events such as the AIDS Run/Walk For Life, Rhode Island Pride, and others.

The new website features updated information on services provided by the organization, as well as educational information about HIV, sexually transmitted infections, testing, PrEP, and more.

“It’s very exciting for us to be able to expand the services we can offer to individuals in Rhode Island living with HIV in addition to expanding our testing services in innovative ways, such as the testing van,” APRI Executive Director Stephen Hourahan said in a release. “Our updated website also helps support our work by offering everyone accurate, up-to-date information about all the topics we know they have questions about. We’re proud to offer these resources to the community and to link people to the services and care they need to thrive.”