Sexual health: testing for STIs and HIV

1Where to get tested for STIs and HIV

STIs (sexually transmitted infections) include syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea.

• NYC Sexual Health Clinics

  Any statusNYC residentsPrice depends on income

  City Health Department clinics. They see anyone 12 and older, with no parental consent, whatever their status. STI testing and treatment, PEP and doxyPEP (the antibiotic doxycycline after sex without a condom), PrEP counseling (best by appointment), the mpox vaccine. Regular and emergency birth control, IUDs by appointment, pregnancy tests (Central Harlem only), abortion pills at some clinics. For testing only, doxyPEP or the vaccine, just walk in. Adults 19 and older pay on a sliding scale with no proof of income, and you will be seen without money. Results in 7–10 days in the online portal. City agencies must give you a free interpreter.

  nyc.govWeekdays; on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 am. Through the end of 2026, closed November 11, 19 and 26 and December 17 and 25. Crown Heights and Riverside are closed until further notice. They may close early once they reach capacity.

• Callen-Lorde

  Any statusPrice depends on income

  A clinic for LGBTQ+ people: HIV and STI testing, walk-in PEP, PrEP, HIV care, doxyPEP for new and current patients. The mpox vaccine is at the clinic's pharmacies, by appointment, only if insurance covers it. Nothing paid before the visit; fees by income. Language help at every site, Russian included. Call and say "Russian": a Russian interpreter is provided on request.

  (212) 271-7200 (Chelsea), (718) 215-1818 (Brooklyn), (718) 215-1800 (Bronx)callen-lorde.org356 West 18th St, New York, NY 10011 (Chelsea); 40 Flatbush Ave Ext, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 555 Bergen Ave, 4th Floor, Bronx, NY 10455

• Q Clinic (Columbia University)

  Any statusFree

  A free clinic of Columbia University medical students: HIV and STI tests, PrEP, free or low-cost medicines. No ID, insurance or payment, for anyone from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Wednesdays 6:30–7:45 pm at the Metropolitan Community Church of New York, third floor, no elevator. To book, text or call 347-565-5042 (Mon–Fri 9 am–5 pm) or email qclinic@columbia.edu. You can also walk in, but a provider may not be free.

  vagelos.columbia.edu446 West 36th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NYWed 6:30–7:45 pm

• Community Healthcare Network (CHN)

  Any statusPrice depends on income

  A network of New York community clinics that says it turns no one away. LGBTQ+ care, PrEP and PEP, HIV care, a refugee health program, walk-in visits. Centers in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx. Visit the nearest center in person (addresses at chnnyc.org/centers) or book by phone.

  chnnyc.org

• Planned Parenthood of Greater New York

  Any statusPrice depends on income

  Reproductive and sexual health care whatever your age, orientation, gender identity, status or money: HIV testing with counseling, PEP, PrEP, STI testing. Services vary by center. You can book online.

  plannedparenthood.org

2Where people from our chats had a good experience

The list is on its own page: "Doctors and clinics: our members' experience". QARAVAN has not checked licenses or the accuracy of these reviews.