Sexual health and testing - Spectrum Center - University of Michigan
Sexual Health Services • Ann Arbor, MI • Since 1970
About
Summary: The Spectrum Center at the University of Michigan is a campus resource center dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ students and community members through education, advocacy, and community building. It aims to enhance campus climate, increase belonging, and help students thrive from an intersectional, student-centered perspective. While focused on inclusion and social justice, the site positions the center as a hub for support and resources related to LGBTQIA2S+ health, well-being, and campus equity within a higher education setting. If you’re specifically seeking information on sexual health and testing, the Spectrum Center emphasizes education and community-focused programming around LGBTQIA2S+ health, and you may find related resources or referrals through their site or by contacting them directly at (734) 763-4186.
Clinic Type
Sexual Health Services
Address
Spectrum Center, Michigan Union, 3rd floor, suite 3020
Phone
+17347634186
spectrumcenter@umich.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: The University Health Services (UHS) has a limited review presence, such as 34 reviews on Yelp as of July 2026.
Patients praise
- The Spectrum Center is widely regarded as an affirming, welcoming, and safe space for LGBTQ+ students, providing essential support and community.
- Collaborative efforts between the Spectrum Center, University Health & Counseling, and external partners have successfully restored and maintained HIV/STI testing access for students.
- Students appreciate initiatives like the clothing closet and other wellness resources that promote a low-barrier, inclusive environment.
- Many students find the Spectrum Center’s role as a national trailblazer and advocate for student identity and belonging to be profoundly impactful and supportive.
Common complaints
- Students have historically expressed significant concern over potential privacy breaches when STI testing is billed to private health insurance, as results may appear on parents' explanation of benefits (EOB) statements.
- Historical administrative decisions (e.g., in 2019) to briefly discontinue free, tuition-covered STI testing led to community backlash and concerns regarding accessibility and cost barriers.
- General complaints regarding University Health Services include reports of long wait times, difficulty scheduling appointments, and perceived lack of empathy from some staff members.
"The staff serve as 'models of possibility' for our students at Michigan."
— LinkedIn Post by colleague Dawn Espy"As a student here, UHS is impossible to deal with. They’re impossible to get a hold of since they don’t answer the phone the majority of times."
— Student review collected by NutrifinderSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UMich hosts annual Pride Outside, celebrates LGBTQ+ community — Sep 2, 2025
- Spectrum Center panel talks supporting LGBTQ+ students — Feb 27, 2026
- The Statement 2025 Sex Survey — Dec 10, 2025
- Spectrum Panel strikes a chord – The Alabamian — Jan 26, 2026
- Spectrum Center hosts circus-themed Pride Prom — Apr 6, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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