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AHF thrift store in the Short North funding HIV care, with free testing.
Out of the Closet is an AIDS Healthcare Foundation thrift store on North High Street in the Short North, Columbus's LGBTQ+ arts and nightlife district. It sells secondhand clothing, accessories, furniture, and home goods, with 96 cents of every dollar going to AHF's HIV/AIDS care and prevention work. What sets it apart is the AHF Wellness Center built into the store since 2015: free, walk-in HIV testing and STI screening, plus treatment, in the same space as the shop. Folding healthcare into a thrift store lowers the barrier for anyone who might skip a clinic over stigma. It's an easy stop in the Short North whether you're hunting secondhand finds or want a no-cost, no-appointment test.
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