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Want to learn more about PRISM? Check out some of our most frequently asked questions! Clinic Search Helper Beta Tests for the STI Clinic Search Helper You can take the feedback survey here 👈 Hi there! Hi! I'm the STI Clinic Helper. I'm here to help you find STI testing services that are right for you. I'll be asking you some questions about your sexual history in order to provide the best recommendations. By clicking the Continue button, you agree to let me use your anonymous responses to tailor your results. Continue

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Read on to see how PRISM ensures our services are as accurate as possible. < Return to Sexual Health STI Clinic Vetting Program A safeguard of our resources Read on to see how PRISM ensures our services are as accurate as possible. What is the STI Clinic Search? PRISM's STI Clinic Search is a network of easily accessible, affordable, and non-discriminiatory health centers that offer STI testing in South Florida. For every clinic in our system, PRISM provides the location, contact information, types of tests offered, pricing, and operating hours. For many clinics, PRISM also gives further information on wait times, parking, other services offered, and more! What is the STI Clinic Vetting Program? PRISM regularly updates our information through our STI Clinic Vetting Program. This volunteer-led initiative has people like you go through the entire process of getting tested at the clinics we list on our site, from booking an appointment/doing a walk-in all the way to receiving their results. If our volunteers don’t have a good experience, we’ll tell you why! Do I need to be a part of the STI Clinic Vetting Program to review a clinic? No! Anyone who's received an STI test at one of the clinics listed on our site is welcome to complete this survey to tell us about their experience. If you are not enrolled in the program, you can find the link to the survey by going to our STI Clinic Search and clicking "More Info" on the relevant clinic. Participants in the STI Clinic Vetting Program get tested at clinics specifically to report on the quality of services offered. Participants are given training on STIs and testing, as well as what to expect when getting tested. They are also required to ask specific questions to clinic staff to gather complete information on the clinic. Community service is also offered to participants who are enrolled in the program. Do I have to disclose my test results to participate in the STI Clinic Vetting Program? No! PRISM only asks that participants provide information on the time and manner in which they got their results. If you decide to do so, you may also provide information about case management services that you receive after testing positive. However, this is completely optional. What are the eligibility requirements for participating in the program? PRISM aims to ensure that the clinics we refer are welcoming to everyone. In order to achieve this, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Volunteers must meet the following requirements in order to participate in the STI Clinic Vetting Program: Must be 18 years of age or older (or 14 years of age with permission from a parent or legal guardian) Must be capable of providing sufficient transportation to intended STI testing centers Must reside in Palm Beach County, Broward County, or Miami-Dade County How do I get involved in the STI Clinic Vetting Program? Interested in helping out? We'd love to have you! You can start by filling out a Volunteer Application Form or contacting us directly. Make sure to check the box next to "I'm interested in learning more about the STI Clinic Vetting Program" .

Donate now to support PRISM's mission to make South Florida safe for everyone. Donate PRISM allocates 100% of the money it receives towards assisting LGBTQ+ youth in South Florida. Click here to learn more. Supporter $5/month • $50/year Exclusive members newsletter Thank you card Friend $10/month • $100/year All benefits from previous tiers Chance to have your personal queer story featured in our donor newsletter Vote on which topics we'll cover in our social media content One-year membership anniversary gift Pride stickers Ally $20/month • $200/year All benefits from previous tiers Limited edition T-shirt Handmade art prints by queer youth Name on our website (optional) Advocate $50/month • $500/year All benefits from previous tiers Shoutout on our Instagram feed (optional) PRISM Collector's Item Champion $100/month • $1,000/year All benefits from previous tiers 50% off PRISM Gala ticket Name on our parade banner (optional) Back to Donate

< Back Samuel Doss Member Sam Doss holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration (Marketing) from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (formerly the University of Texas–Pan American), an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, and a B.S. in Finance from Butler University. He has taught a wide range of undergraduate and graduate marketing and entrepreneurship courses while working with various businesses and nonprofits. Prior to his tenure at Barry University from 2014 to 2021, he served on the faculties of Florida Institute of Technology and Kansai Gaidai University. Sam is also a former stockbroker and the owner of several entrepreneurial ventures. Now fully retired—aside from a one-off teaching position in Spring 2023 with Semester at Sea—Sam keeps busy with a range of hobbies and enjoys using his expertise to give back to the South Florida community. He is a former board member of ArtsUnited. < Back to Our Team

Learn all about being non-binary and the non-binary community! < Return to Resources Non-Binary Resources Learn all about being non-binary and the non-binary community! The Basics Sex Vs Gender Learn the differences between sex, gender identity, and gender expression. Learn More Pronouns 101 Learn the basics of pronouns and how to respect other people's. Learn More Non-Binary What does it mean to be non-binary? Non-binary people identify with a gender beyond the binary of male and female. Learn More History Gender Expression in Asian Cultures East Asia has a vibrant history of queerness, particularly regarding life outside of the gender binary. Learn More Employment Discrimination It wasn't until 2021 that the LGBTQ+ community was given federal protections against employment discrimination. Learn More The Fight for Marriage Equality For decades, the LGBTQ+ community fought for marriage equality. Here's the story of that struggle. Learn More Stonewall Riots The Stonewall Riots of 1969 were a response to police brutality against the LGBTQ+ community. Learn More Homosexuality in the Pre-colonial Americas Learn about how homosexuality is intrinsically linked with the diverse gender structure of native tribes. Learn More Black Cat Protests The Black Cat Protests were a series of LGBTQ+ demonstrations against police brutality in the US. Learn More 1 2 1 ... 1 2 ... 2

Do you have an LGBT-oriented club or organization on your school's campus? Read more below! < Return to Resources PRISM Student Ambassador Program With attacks against LGBTQ+ youth across the state, extracurricular programs and clubs will be even more of a safe haven for queer students. As the school year approaches, consider becoming part of PRISM’s Student Ambassador Program! A Proud Affiliate Of What is the PRISM Student Ambassador Program? The PRISM Student Ambassador Program (P-SAP) is a network of GSAs (Gender and Sexuality Alliances) and other LGBTQ+ student organizations empowering the next generation of leaders. By joining P-SAP, you get: An exclusive P-SAP listserv and Discord channel, and in-person activities! Volunteer opportunities with PRISM and other community organizations! The opportunity to actively connect with other LGBTQ+ student leaders through monthly meetings! Trainings and workshops about community organizing, LGBTQ+ topics, and volunteer opportunities with PRISM and other community organizations! Be enrolled in a high school or university in Palm Beach County, Miami-Dade County, or Broward County Be a member of your school’s GSA or LGBTQ+ student organization! Requirements to Join What is the PRISM Student Leaders Council? The PRISM Student Leaders Council (P-SLC) is for leaders of their school’s or university's LGBTQ+ student organization. P-SLC allows LGBTQ+ clubs and student organizations at high schools and universities in South Florida to select a student to represent them as a PRISM Student Leader. By joining P-SLC, you get: Individual support to start, sustain, or grow your club Access to guest speakers for your club meetings The opportunity to actively connect with other LGBTQ+ student leaders through monthly meetings, an exclusive P-SAP listserv and Discord channel, and in-person activities Guidance on laws and policies that might affect your clubs and club members Help navigating discussions on hard-hitting topics in club or group meetings Assistance with LGBTQ-related observances on campus Volunteer opportunities with PRISM and other community organizations Requirements to Join Meet all the requirements for P-SAP, and meet one* of the following requirements: Have a leadership position in an LGBTQ-focused club or student organization at your school Intend to start an LGBTQ-focused club or student organization at your school by the end of the school year; Be designated as a PRISM Student Ambassador by someone with such a leadership position * High school students must also receive written permission from your staff sponsor to participate in P-SAP as a representative of your club or student organization Want to join? You can fill out an application here: APPLY TODAY

Certified Partners have agreed to regularly update us whenever key information about their STI services changes, ensuring that our information is as accurate as possible. < Return to Sexual Health STI Clinic Certified Partners A dedication to keeping safe sex sexy Read on to see how PRISM ensures our services are as accurate as possible. What is the STI Clinic Search? PRISM's STI Clinic Search is a network of easily accessible, affordable health centers that offer STI testing in South Florida. For every clinic in our system, PRISM provides the location, contact information, types of tests offered, pricing, and operating hours. For many clinics, PRISM also gives further information on wait times, parking, other services offered, and more! What are Certified Partners? You may see this symbol next to some of the STI testing locations listed on our site. This means that that location is a "Certified Partner." Certified Partners have agreed to regularly update us whenever key information about their services changes, ensuring that our information is as accurate as possible. To ensure the safety of our community, Certified Partners also agree to a robust non-discrimination policy. Certified Partners update their information within 10 business days of any change. What is the difference between a Certified Partner and a regular clinic? Regardless of status, PRISM regularly re-verifies the information on all clinics we list on our site. This usually happens several times per year through our staff, and even more frequently through our STI Clinic Vetting Program . However, Certified Partners agree to also contact us when their information changes, meaning those services are as up-to-date as possible. Note: Information on the quality of services, such as wait times, satisfaction, inclusivity, and other subjective or statistical data, is always gathered through the STI Clinic Vetting Program, not from Certified Partners themselves. This ensures that these qualitative assessments are neutral and applied evenly to all clinics we list on our site. I'm with a free or low-cost clinic in South Florida. How do I list my clinic as a Certified Partner? Certified Partner status lets visitors on our site know that your clinic is dedicated to ensuring access to STI testing for every color and for everyone. For information on registering your STI testing location as a Certified Partner, please contact info@prismfl.org .

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