The Bureau of STD Control was established to coordinate the identification, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of STDs in the District of Columbia. The SE STD Clinic is located on the grounds of D.C. General Hospital, 19th Street and Massachusetts Ave.
All services are free.
The Clinical staff performs routine STD testing and diagnosis. The clinic houses the Epidemiology Field staff, whose responsibilities include confidential counseling, and contact tracing and partner notification services. HIV Counseling and Testing is available at the SE STD Clinic. There is no cost for the counseling or for the confidential HIV testing. Patients who test HIV positive are counseled and referred for early intervention services.