HIV Counseling, Testing, & Referral Services

The goal of YAP's HIV testing program is to reduce illness and death by promoting the early identification and treatment of HIV infection. HIV testing is a free service of the Youth and AIDS Projects.

Our specific objectives are to: 

1. Make HIV antibody counseling and testing easily available.
2. Link HIV+ youth with existing systems of care after diagnosis.

What are the testing procedures?

• Our staff will explain the process and ask permission before testing. 
• Complete a questionnaire with a case manager to determine your specific level of risk. 
• We use the INSTI  HIV 1/2 test kit that is at least 99.5% accurate. Testing is done by taking one drop of blood from the finger, results are available in as quickly as one minute.
• A case manager at YAP will provide results and post-test counseling for follow up services.

This program is open to anyone who identifies as youth/young adult. To schedule an appointment, please contact Oceane Lune or Gage Urvina:

Oceane Lune
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Community Engagement Coordinator 

612-699-1079 - cree@umn.edu

​Gage Urvina
Pronouns: ​He/Him/His - She/Her/Hers
​Client Services Coordinator

​763-290-0523 (cell) - 612-624-5127 (office)
gurvina@umn.edu