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The School Policy Hub is your go-to guide for navigating LGBTQ+ rights and policies in Florida schools. It brings together current state laws, local district rules, and practical strategies for advocacy in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. < Return to Resources School Policy Hub The School Policy Hub is your go-to guide for navigating LGBTQ+ rights and policies in Florida schools. It brings together current state laws, local district rules, and practical strategies for advocacy in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Whether you’re a student, parent, or educator, the Hub offers clear, accessible information to help you understand your rights, respond to challenges, and create safer school environments. All Articles Affirmed Names and Pronouns At PRISM, we believe every student deserves to be seen as their authentic self, and it starts with navigating name and pronoun changes smoothly. 3 min read School Board Advocacy School boards have enormous influence over what happens in classrooms. From bathroom policies to club recognition, from curriculum rules to teacher training, these elected bodies decide what is allowed, what is encouraged, and what is erased. For LGBTQ+ students and families, this is where many of the most important fights are happening. 3 min read Case Studies and FAQs Understanding how legal decisions and enforcement events have played out in real life can help students, parents, and educators assess risk and build a path forward. This article relies exclusively on documented cases and policy enforcement in Florida. 3 min read 1 2 3 4

Learn all about being trans and the transgender community! < Return to Resources Transgender Resources Learn all about being trans and the transgender community! The Basics Transgender What does transgender mean? Transgender people have a gender identity that differs from their sex assigned at birth. This definition.... Learn More Gender-Affirming Care Gender-affirming care refers to a range of support systems that help trans folx achieve lasting personal comfort with their gendered selves. Learn More Sex Vs Gender Learn the differences between sex, gender identity, and gender expression. Learn More Coming Out Tips Check out our tips and advice for how to come out safely. Learn More Pronouns 101 Learn the basics of pronouns and how to respect other people's. 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 Trans Pride Quick View PRISM Pride Backpack: Transgender Price $48.00 Quick View PRISM Pride Notebook: Transgender Price $16.50 Quick View PRISM Pride Magic Mug: Transgender Price $16.00 Quick View PRISM Pride Face Mask: Transgender Price $19.50 Quick View PRISM Pride Shirt: Transgender Price $36.50 Quick View PRISM Pride Sweatshirt: Transgender Price $45.50 1 2 3

< Return to STI Clinic Search UHealth Adolescent Counseling & Testing Services (ACTS) Call: (305) 243-2174 Website: https://umiamihealth.org/en/treatments-and-services/pediatrics/adolescent-medicine-(pediatrics) Have you been tested here? Fill out our STI Clinic Vetting Survey to tell us about your experience! 1580 NW 10th Ave #267, Miami, FL 33136, USA Hours: Today (Fri): 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat: Closed Sun: Closed Mon: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tues: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wed: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thurs: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CLOSED NOW Free Testing Walk-Ins Accepted Free Condoms PrEP On-Site PrEP Referral Parking type: Street Free Parking Tests Offered: Ages 13-24 years old, no insurance required, free of charge to clients

Learn the history of PRISM, from starting out as a high school club in Boca Raton, to diving headfirst into grassroots activism, to expanding our team and hiring our first staff members. Our History The Beginning On March 29th, 2019, four students met in a classroom at Boca Raton Community High School. Feeling dejected by staff and student leadership at the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, they were deadset on getting a fresh start, creating a space where LGBTQ+ students could feel safe and affirmed. Pushed into a corner by school administration, we set our sights on expanding beyond the school to impact LGBTQ+ youth in South Florida. Getting Into Advocacy In January 2022, the Florida House of Representatives introduced HB1557. While supposedly meant to give parents more involvement in their children’s education, it quickly found a new, much more accurate nickname: the “Don’t Say LGBTQ” bill. PRISM sprang into action, making several treks all the way up to the Capitol building in Tallahassee. But this was just the beginning. Forming a Non-Profit On April 27th, 2020, PRISM Boca High became PRISM FL, Inc in the wake of a global pandemic. As schools, restaurants, and businesses shut down, so too did nonprofits that had served our community for decades. The difference is that while others took to social media out of survival, the Internet was already our home. Taking it to Schools In April 2022, PRISM expanded its advocacy work on the local level when we joined the fight for comprehensive sex education in Miami-Dade County. Since then, we’ve continued fighting for inclusive schools and curricula in South Florida. In September of that same year, we rallied the community to push MDCPS to recognize October as LGBTQ+ History Month. Growing The Team What started as a small group of high school activists expanded into a vibrant and diverse coalition of queer advocates in just three short years. We now have a Board of Directors, a thriving volunteer base, and a robust staff team that all include LGBTQ+ folx from many different walks of life with many different talents. Most of our unpaid volunteer positions are now fully paid freelancer roles. In July 2023, we even hired our first Executive Director: PRISM's founder, Maxx Fenning. The Future We know that youth are the future, and that's why we'll never stop fighting for this community. As we continue to lead the charge against anti-LGBTQ+ policies both in and outside of schools, we're cooking up new ways to bring you critical, and oftentimes life-saving, resources on sexual health and queer issues. Pushing forward, we want PRISM to be a beacon of hope, safety, and community for all queer youth in South Florida.

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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< Back to School Policy Hub Syphilis What is Syphilis? How It's Spread Symptoms Getting Tested Testing Positive What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is contracted mainly through sexual intercourse. While syphilis was considered rare in the early 2000s, cases have been quickly increasing in recent years. Almost 130,000 US cases of syphilis were reported in 2019. The highest rates are among men who have sex with men. Syphilis is treatable. Syphilis is treatable with the right antibiotics from your healthcare provider. How It's Spread Syphilis can be spread when there is direct contact with a syphilis sore. This can happen during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. You can find these sores on or around the penis, vagina, anus, in the rectum, on the lips, or in the mouth. It can spread from an infected mother to her unborn baby as well. Symptoms There are four stages to Syphilis: Primary, Secondary, Latent, and Tertiary Syphilis. Primary Syphilis Generally, there is a sore or multiple sores at the original site of the infection. These sores are most commonly found on or around the genitals, anus, rectum, and mouth. They are also usually, but not always, firm, round, and painless. Secondary Syphilis This can include a skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, and fevers. The signs of primary and secondary syphilis can be mild and might not be noticed. Latent Stage This stage has no signs or even symptoms. It's also called the hidden stage. It can last for years, and you can still transmit syphilis during this period. Tertiary Syphilis This is associated with severe medical problems. A doctor can usually diagnose tertiary syphilis with the help of multiple tests. It can affect the heart, brain, and other organs of the body. Getting Tested Testing for syphilis is a little different from other bacterial STIs. To test for syphilis, your doctor will take a small blood sample rather than a urine sample. It's important to get tested regularly. If you're sexually active, this means at least once per year. Even if you or your partner don't show symptoms, you should follow this general rule of thumb. Seriously. If left untreated for too long, syphilis can attack your heart, brain, eyes, and other organs. It could also not show up for years and could even possibly kill you. If you're pregnant, you could also pass it to your baby. So, do you and your partner a HUGE favor and put your minds at ease. Click here to find a local testing center. Testing Positive So, your results came back positive. The first thing to remember is that this is nothing to be ashamed of. If you or your partner have syphilis, it does not necessarily mean anyone cheated. Test results may not detect the infection until well after contracting it. How do I get rid of it? Syphilis is easily treatable with the correct antibiotics from your healthcare provider when diagnosed in its early stages. The preferred treatment at all stages is penicillin. However, if you’re allergic to penicillin, your doctor may suggest a different antibiotic or can recommend penicillin desensitization. Even if you seek treatment, it does NOT mean it will undo any harm or damage already done by this infection. In order to see if the treatment is working, you may have to take periodic blood tests. It is suggested that you get tested for HIV as well. This is because you have a higher chance of contracting HIV if you test positive for syphilis. If you have both HIV and syphilis, you can spread both of them more easily. Often, your doctor may give you medicine for both you and your partner(s). It is important that BOTH of you finish your treatment and don't have any sexual contact until your sores are healed. For real, getting frisky can wait. If you don't take your antibiotics all the way through, you run the risk of re-infecting your partner or other people. Willingly risking your or your partner's sexual health isn't sexy. Peace of mind is sexy. Always make sure to listen to your doctor to effectively get rid of syphilis. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, July 29). National Overview - Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2019 . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/statistics/2019/default.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2017, June 8). STD Facts - Syphilis . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis.htm Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, April 5). Syphilis statistics - STD information from CDC . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stats.htm Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2021, September 25). Syphilis . Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/syphilis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351762