About Us
As part of Family Health Centers of San Diego, we are one of the largest providers of comprehensive HIV prevention, outreach, testing and support services in the county. We also offer LGBTQ health services such as programs specifically designed for gay men of color, PrEP navigation, transgender-informed health care, as well as free and confidential HIV testing.
We have been dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services for 50 years. Today, we will continue to deliver these important services to you and our communities. Regardless of the changes in the political climate, our LGBTQ patients will receive the same lifesaving, affirming care they have come to expect from us, and we will continue to support and advocate for the LGBTQ community.
We offer FREE and confidential HIV testing and low-cost STD tests. If you’re unable to pay, we may be able to waive the fees. Don’t let the fees stop you from coming in to get tested!
Our Services & Programs
HIV Testing
HIV testing, also called HIV screening, is the only way to know if you have the virus.
Several types of tests check your blood or other body fluids to see whether you're infected.
Importance of HIV Testing
If you have the virus, finding out quickly means you can start treatment right away so you can feel better and live a long, full life. You can also take steps so you don't pass HIV to other people.
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PrEP
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a once-a-day pill that reduces your risk of contracting HIV. Several studies have shown that when taken as directed, PrEP can dramatically reduce the risk of infection.
Is PrEP safe?
PrEP can cause side effects like nausea in some people, but these generally subside over time. No serious side effects have been observed, and these side effects aren’t life threatening.
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Prodigy Project
The Prodigy Project offered by Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is designed to connect young gay and queer men of color with high-quality health care and education services.
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Prodigy Project services include STI and hepatitis testing; free HIV testing; PrEP navigation; substance use disorder services and counseling. Participants can earn up to $150 in gift cards.
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U=U
Undetectable is untransmittable.
People living with HIV that follow their medication plan, see their health care provider regularly and maintain an undetectable viral load for at least six months cannot pass HIV on to their sexual partners.
Undetectable is untransmittable
An undetectable viral load means that the amount of HIV in the blood is so low, it cannot be measured. About 80% of people living with HIV receiving regular HIV care and anti-retroviral therapy (ART) have an undetectable viral load.
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Learn more:
For more information on when and where you can get tested or to speak to a PrEP navigator,
call (619) 906-4660 or fill out the form below.
call (619) 906-4660 or fill out the form below.
locations
HIV Coordinated Services
& Prevention Center
Work Time
- MONDAY – FRIDAY
- 8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m
Phone number
- (619) 876-4462
Address
4040 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
Hillcrest
Family Health Center
Work Time
- MONDAY – FRIDAY
- 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m
Phone number
- (619) 876-4462
Address
4094 4th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
The Night Clinic
(TNC)
Work Time
- MONDAY – THURSDAY
- 5:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m
Phone number
- (619) 515-2545
Address
4040 30th Street, San Diego Free parking after 4 p.m.
Find us
Free, confidential HIV testing on a walk-in basis is available at the following sites. No appointment is necessary.
State Certified Test Counselors provide counseling and information, access to HIV testing with same-day results and referrals to appropriate support services. Those who test positive receive additional support to access HIV care services, as well as assistance in notifying partners who may be at risk.