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The San Diego LGBT Community Center – Sexual Health and Wellness

Community clinic · San Diego, United States

LGBTQ+ friendly

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Can I go now?

Walk in — no appointment needed

From clinic website· 22 Sep 2026

Call 619-692-2077 or email to book; walk-ins depend on staff availability.

Can a visitor use it?

Check with the clinic before you go — Open to all regardless of immigration status; short-term visitors are not mentioned specifically.

What will it cost?

STI check free

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About

LGBTQ+ community centre in Hillcrest offering free rapid HIV and hepatitis C tests and STI screening regardless of immigration status, six days a week; it screens and links to care but does not treat.

Specialises in
LGBTQ+ people
Also serves
Everyone welcome · Migrants & people without insurance
From clinic website· 22 Sep 2026

Why you might feel comfortable here

Community-led / LGBTQ+-run — Yes
Run by The San Diego LGBT Community Center.

Services

Rapid HIV test — Yes
Finger-prick or mouth swab; result in about 20 minutes.
Fourth-generation rapid test; result within 20 minutes.
Full STI check — Yes
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis (usually with HIV) in one visit.
Chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis screening, plus rapid HIV and hepatitis C antibody tests.
Syphilis test — Yes
Blood test.
Same-day results — Yes
Some or all results before you leave.
HIV and hepatitis C results within 20 minutes.

Results: HIV and hepatitis C within 20 minutes; STI screening times not stated

Booking, access & languages

PhoneEmailWalk in

Call 619-692-2077 or email to book; walk-ins depend on staff availability.

Walk-in — Yes
No appointment needed (check the hours).
Walk-ins accepted when staff are available; appointments recommended.
No appointment required
You can come without booking (check the hours).
Saturdays are by appointment.

Languages: English, Spanish — English and Spanish speakers are available.

Cost

ServiceWhoCost
Full STI check
Rapid HIV, rapid hepatitis C antibody, chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis
EveryoneFree
The Center describes its HIV, hepatitis C and STI screening as free and confidential, provided to all regardless of immigration status.
Rapid HIV testEveryoneFree
Free and anonymous rapid HIV testing.

Prices are shown in the local currency as stated by the source on the date shown. “Consultation” is often charged separately from tests.

After you leave

Results by: in person

Rapid results are given during the visit; how STI screening results are delivered is not stated.

United States: good to know

  • PEP in this country. PEP must start within 72 hours of exposure. The Night Clinic at Family Health Centers of San Diego's Hillcrest health centre lists PEP among its walk-in evening services (Monday to Thursday, 5–9pm). At other times, go to a hospital emergency department and say you need PEP for HIV exposure.
  • What visitors pay. US care is rarely free for visitors. The San Diego LGBT Community Center says its HIV, hepatitis C and STI screening is free and offered regardless of immigration status. Family Health Centers of San Diego says HIV testing at The Night Clinic is free, STI tests are low-cost, and fees may be waived if you cannot pay; no amounts are published.

Emergency number: 911

Sources & last checked

Last checked 22 Sep 2026.

  • e1 · From clinic website · 22 Sep 2026 · thecentersd.org — The Center's Sexual Health and Wellness page: address, phones, hours, tests, free, regardless of immigration status, walk-ins by availability, English and Spanish.

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