At Dallas County Health and Human Services, disease intervention services include one-on-one education and counseling, confidential notifications, prevention counseling and public educational presentations.
Once a client has been diagnosed with an STD, DCHHS’ Disease Intervention staff educates and interviews clients about their exposure. The staff also provides confidential partner notifications and referrals to DCHHS services.
Counseling concerning transmission and prevention of STDs is provided to reduce the likelihood of clients acquiring future STD infections.
Positive results of the following STDs must be reported to DCHHS by law:
- AIDS
- Chancroid
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- HIV
- LGV (Lymphogranuloma venereum)
- Syphilis
Physicians can fill out the Department of State Health Services Confidential Report and include a copy of the positive lab results.
To report STDs to Dallas County Health and Human Services:
Dallas County Health and Human Services
STD/DIS
2377 N. Stemmons Freeway
Suite 132
Dallas, Texas 75207
To find state laws pertaining to who should report STDs and how, refer to:
Visit http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/policy/laws.shtm for more information related to reporting rules and regulations of STDs, HIV and AIDS.
