JESSICA, age 21 [Names have been changed to respect confidentiality.]

I was afraid I might have an STD so I came into LifeChoices to get information on where I could be tested. Even though I have only had sex with one guy, he had been with other girls in the past and I was worried. What if he caught something and gave it to me? I told my counselor, Dana, this and she gave me information on the types of STDs out there, which ones I could be tested for, and talked to me about the risks. We also talked about birth control and how that might fail me.

Dana was very caring, non-judgmental and helped me get connected to the right people for help. [This story is based on a real client experience.]

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