Where to Find Free Condoms in South-Central Montana

Throughout the United States, rates of sexually transmitted infection continue to rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that from 2013 to 2017, syphilis rates nearly doubled, chlamydia remained at record highs, and gonorrhea cases increased by 67%. The CDC estimates that 1.1 million people in the US have HIV, but 1 in 7 people who are infected don’t know it. These national trends have been mirrored in Montana, with gonorrhea rates at a 30-year high in 2018, and syphilis cases have increased four-fold in recent years.

There’s good news, though!

Condoms, when used correctly, are highly effective at preventing many STIs such as HIV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. They also help prevent pregnancy and provide protection for anal, vaginal, and oral sex. While they do not provide full protection from STIs that can be spread from skin-to-skin contact (like genital herpes, syphilis, and HPV), they can help reduce the risk of transmission. With a combination of condoms and getting tested regularly for STIs (aka getting tested after each new partner and before you plan to stop using condoms with a monogamous partner), you’re taking the right steps to keep yourself healthy.

Bridgercare distributed 35,000 free condoms across south-central Montana in 2019 as part of this prevention strategy. Where can they be tracked down? 

Bozeman

Bozeman Tattoo Alley

Bridgercare

Bozeman Library

Cactus Records

Element Tattoo

Gallatin Valley Food Bank

HRDCSacks

Thrift StoreEast Main Medical Clinic

Erotique

MSU Women's Center

Second Wind Sports

Bozeman Brewing

East Main Ink

Grateful Shed

Haufbrau

Mellow Mood

Sacred Images

Spectators Bar and Grill

Spruce and Honey Waxing ParlorInner Alchemy 

Three Forks

Adam & Eve's 

Big Sky

Big Sky Food Bank 

Gardiner

Yellowstone Grill

Tumbleweed 

Livingston

The Mint

Whiskey Creek

Southwest Chemical Dependency Center

Cactus Blossom Collective

Updated 9/2021  

Condoms should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sharp objects and direct sunlight. Don’t keep them in your car, pocket, or purse because heat can damage condoms over time. Before use, be sure to feel for the air bubble in the condom packaging, as condoms that are too old or damaged won’t have an air bubble.

You can stop by Bridgercare anytime we’re open (Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm) if you’d like to pick up some condoms here! There are condoms in the waiting room that are up for grabs, or they can be purchased at $2 for 10. If have further questions or are interested in Bridgercare’s education programs that include information on proper condom use, you can reach Education Director Cami Armijo-Grover at carmijo@bridgercare.org.