OUT launched the PRISM Lifestyle Centre in May 2009. Representing the ‘direct service’ arm of the organization, the Lifestyle Centre aims to become a centre of excellence, whereby a range of expertly managed health and well-being services cater directly to the needs of gay men and lesbian women, at an individual, couple and group level. The Primary Healthcare Clinic is managed by a warm and professional nurse. Services provided by the clinic include:

• General physical examinations
• HIV Counselling and Testing;
  
• CD4/Viral Load Testing;
  
• STI Screening and Testing;
  
• PAP Smears (Vaginal );
  
• Provision of Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP);
  
• Adherence Counselling and Referral; and
  
• General Referral and Follow-up.

These services are based on an appointment system and are provided Monday to Friday between 09h00 and 17h00. The clinic is also open after hours (up to 19h00) in cases of an emergency. This service is free but is subject to a nominal facility fee, which will be used to assist the organisation in covering increasing administrative costs. The clinic also hosts the Womyn2womyn Open Day and the monthly Know Your Status Open Day. The Womyn2womyn Open Day is held on a Saturday once a quarter with the aim of prioritising lesbian women’s sexual and reproductive health by advocating for the need for regular check-ups and routine pap smears. The Know Your Status Open Day is an initiative aimed at encouraging gay men and lesbian women to take up testing on a regular basis. The open day is provided on the last Tuesday of each month and the clinic remains open after hours . Individuals and groups are encouraged to make use of this confidential and professional service. For more information on the clinic or if you have any suggestions or comments on how we can improve this service please contact Sister Elmie Munday on mundaye@out.org.za.

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Counselling at PRISM Centre is available from Monday to Thursday, from 09:00 to 17:00. Emergencies will be accommodated on merit.

A helpline is also available from 09:00 am to 22:00 pm on
0860 OUT OUT (0860 688 688) or (012) 430 3272 .