You can get free, confidential testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV, at the STD clinic at Health Center 1 (1930 S. Broad St.,2nd floor, 19145).
If you’re a registered patient, you can use our secure HealthCenterConnect Patient Portal to get information about your care, appointments, and health education.
Who
Anyone over the age of 13 can get STI testing and treatment.
Requirements
You don’t need an appointment. Walk-in services are on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive as early as possible to be sure you will be seen.
Where and when
Health Center 1
Health Center 1 is the City’s dedicated walk-in clinic for STI testing and treatment.
Health Center 1 also provides:
- Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.
- Vaccinations for human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Pre (PrEP) and Post (PEP) Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV.
Health Center 1 does not offer the primary care services that are available to registered patients at other City health centers.
| Facility | Address | Phone | Walk-in hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| STD clinic at Health Center 1 |
1930 S. Broad St., 2nd floor, 19145 |
(215) 685-6570 | Mon.: 7:45 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tues. – Fri.: 7:45 a.m. – 4 p.m.* |
* On the first Wednesday of each month, the clinic at Health Center 1 opens at 1 p.m.
On very busy days, clinics may close earlier than the times listed above. Call before your visit to confirm that the STD clinic is open.
Low-Threshold Sexual Health Services
The Department of Public Health partners with community organizations to offer low-threshold sexual health services (L-SHS) to city residents. Low-threshold sexual health sites reduce barriers to HIV prevention services through extended hours and walk-in availability.
Services offered at L-SHS sites include:
- Rapid and laboratory-based testing for HIV.
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing.
- Hepatitis C (HCV) testing.
- Pregnancy testing.
- PrEP and PEP.
- Treatment for HIV, STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) and HCV.
- Sexual health education.
| Facility | Address | Phone | Walk-in hours |
| Bebashi | 1235 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 | (215) 769-3561
|
Mon-Wed & Fri: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thu: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Mazzoni Center | 1348 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA | (215) 563-0658 | Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Additional community-based testing hours: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Congreso de Latinos Unidos | 216 W Somerset St, Philadelphia, PA 19133 | (215) 763-8870 | Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Courage
** Courage Mobile Unit |
3751 Island Ave Suite 201, Philadelphia, PA 19153 | (267) 217-3217 | Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. by appointment
Mon & Wed: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for walk-ins ** Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. but dates and times may vary |
** Courage has a mobile unit that provides L-SHS services around Philadelphia with a focus in the southwest area.
Cost
Testing and treatment for STIs are free.