In New York, care for HIV and AIDS is free or low-cost for anyone, regardless of immigration status. Individuals aged 12 and older can walk into NYC sexual health clinics for free HIV testing.
Only two clinics, Fort Greene Express at 295 Flatbush Extension in Brooklyn and Chelsea Express at 303 Ninth Avenue in Manhattan, offer appointment scheduling. You can schedule an appointment in one of these two locations. Parental consent is not necessary for tests and assistance.
The NYC Health Department charges a fee for sexual health services for adults (age 19 and over). They can use their insurance plan to pay for the visit. Those without health insurance or who don’t want to use it will be asked to pay a sliding-scale fee based on their family size and yearly income. They will not be asked for proof of family size or yearly income.
But, without insurance and money, you will still get services. Payments are not collected at the clinics. Get more information about the billing fees.
What kind of AIDS and HIV-related services do New York City sexual health clinics provide?
- HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
- Initiation of HIV treatment for individuals newly diagnosed with HIV.
- Medical evaluations for individuals who suspect they have HIV-related symptoms or have been exposed to HIV.
- Medical evaluation for people who might have or have been exposed to HIV
- HIV testing for individuals aged 12 and above, even without symptoms.
- HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation and counseling (available by appointment only through the NYC Sexual Health Clinics hotline at 347-396-7959)
NYC Sexual Health Clinics in New York
Morissania Sexual Health Clinic
Address: 1309 Fulton Avenue, Bronx
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Jamaica Sexual Health Clinic
Address: 90-37 Parsons Boulevard, Queens
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Corona Sexual Health Clinic
Address: 34-33 Junction Boulevard, Queens
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fort Green Sexual Health Clinic
Address: 295 Flatbush Avenue Extension, Second Floor, Brooklyn
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fort Green Express Clinic
Address: 295 Flatbush Avenue Extension, First Floor, Brooklyn
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic
Address: 303 9th Avenue, Manhattan
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Chelsea Express Sexual Health Clinic
Address: 303 9th Avenue, Manhattan
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
These clinics are closed on the last Thursday of every month. They are open at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of every month. Once capacity is reached, they may close early on other days.
Click here to visit NYC Health Map and find the provider nearest to you. You can also text “CARE” to 877-877 to find a provider close to your location.
Contact New York State HIV/AIDS Information Hotline: 800-541-2437
Free self-test kits
To request free HIV self-test kits, contact an agency participating in the Community Home Test Giveaway program. You can find them on the NYC Health Map. Click on sexual health services, HIV testing, and free self-test, and click yes.
Housing programs for people living with HIV and AIDS in New York
The NYC Health Department runs housing programs for low-income people living with HIV and AIDS in New York and their families. The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) provides permanent housing and supportive services through congregate or scattered-site apartments. HOPWA also offers long-term rental and placement assistance to help individuals maintain stable housing and improve their quality of life. Find a HOPWA near you.
The Ryan White Part A Housing Program offers short-term and transitional housing opportunities, rental assistance, and placement assistance for eligible people with HIV and AIDS to maintain access to medical care and treatment. The program provides short-term supportive housing through congregate facilities or scattered-site apartments, time-limited rental assistance, and permanent housing placement through counseling, referral services, and additional support.
Organizations with free assistance for people living with HIV and AIDS
The Institute for Family Health
Manhattan
The Institute for Family Health
Address: 230 West 17th Street (between 7th & 8th Avenues), New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 206-5200
Family Health Center of Harlem
Address: 1824 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10035
Phone: (212) 423-4500
Bronx
Urban Horizons Family Health Center
Address: 50 E 168th St, Bronx, NY 10452
Phone: (718) 293-3900
Hudson Valley
Kingston Family Health Center
Address: 1 Family Practice Dr, Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 338-6400
Ellenville Family Health Center
Address: 6 Healthy Way, Ellenville, NY 12428
Phone: (845) 647-4500
People living with HIV and AIDS in New York can benefit from transportation services to medical care services, peer support groups, job coaching, basic internet and computer skills, housing, and stabilization services.
Address: 87 North Clinton Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: (585) 546-7220
Address: 1099 Jay Street Building J, Rochester, NY 14611
Phone: (585) 339-9800
Email: ccfcs@fcscharities.org
Members of the Caribbean LGBTQ+ community living with HIV/AIDS in New York will find free assistance and services at the Caribbean Equality Project. These services include free testing, sex education, condoms, and PrEP and PEP referrals.
Email: info@CaribbeanEqualityProject.org
Phone: (347) 709-3179
A nonprofit organization that provides multiple services to help people enhance their quality of life. Camba has prevention services for people with HIV/AIDS and populations at risk of HIV transmission.
Address: 1720 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Phone: 718-287-2600
Email: info@CAMBA.org
Haitian immigrants with HIV/AIDS will find Haitian Creole services and assistance in these organizations.
Caribbean Women’s Health Association
CWHA provides programs that enhance individual well-being, strengthen families, and empower communities. These programs are designed to provide comprehensive, integrated, culturally appropriate, and coordinated services that are easily accessible to those who need them.
Address: 3512 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: (929) 399-8070
Diaspora Community Services
Diaspora Community Services has been serving low-income residents, immigrants, and individuals with chronic illnesses in Brooklyn since its establishment in 1981. The organization offers various culturally sensitive services and support programs to meet the community’s needs. Here are some of the services immigrants will find at DCS:
Address: 921B East New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Phone: (718) 399-0200
Email: info@diasporacs.org
