Rapid HIV testing may be available on a walk-up basis during testing hours, but appointments are recommended. Same day appointments may be available, please call us at (562) 434-4455 ext. 500 for the best assistance.
Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am- 7:00 pm
No Testing available on Weekends
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If you are experiencing symptoms related to STIs or have been notified by a partner that you may have been exposed, please let us know when you call to schedule an appointment with one of our on-site providers.
The Health Services team provides free on-site STI screenings for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. This is done through blood and multi-site, self-collected samples from the genitals, throat, and rectum. Results are available in 3-5 business days and treatment is available at no cost if needed. STI-related exams, as well as screenings by a Nurse Practitioner, are available. We strive to make all of our services accessible to LGBTQ+ individuals who are uninsured or underinsured, or who do not feel comfortable discussing their sexual health with their own providers.
The Health Services team provides free on-site STI screenings for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. This is done through blood and multi-site, self-collected samples from the genitals, throat, and rectum. Results are available in 5-7 business days and treatment is available at no cost if needed. STI-related exams, as well as screenings by a Nurse Practitioner, are available via telehealth or in person. We strive to make all of our services accessible to LGBTQ individuals who do not have insurance, those who are underinsured, or who not feel comfortable discussing their sexual health with their own providers.
Syphilis is a common bacterial infection that’s spread through sex. Syphilis is easily cured with antibiotic medicine, but it can cause permanent damage if someone doesn't get treated. Like all bacterial infections, having syphilis once does not protect someone from getting it again, even if they received treatment. Using condoms correctly and consistently can reduce the chances of being exposed to syphilis.
Gonorrhea is a common bacterial infection that’s easily cured with antibiotic medicine. It’s sexually transmitted, and most people with gonorrhea don’t have symptoms. Consistent and correct condom use can help prevent gonorrhea, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that’s easily cured with antibiotic medicine. It’s one of the most common STIs, and most people who have chlamydia don’t show any symptoms. Using condoms and getting tested can help prevent infections from chlamydia and other STIs.
The vast majority of HIV infections can be detected earlier than before. Why is this important to know? Early detection can lead to better health outcomes and less complications. It also prevents further transmission, since a large portion of new HIV infections come from individuals who are newly infected and don't know their HIV status. An undetectable viral load can prevent the transmission of HIV through sex. Check out U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) for more information. Although the most effective way to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV is to avoid exposure to bodily fluids that contain the virus, the reality is that not all exposures result in infections and the likelihood of infection depends on many factors. You CANNOT get HIV from kissing, hugging, sharing food, toilet seats, or sweat.
Read more about U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable)
Find more information and local clinics here.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am – 7:00pm
(562) 247‐7740
1043 Elm Ave. Suite #302
Long Beach, CA 90813
Monday - Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
(562) 453‐3766
1043 Elm Ave. Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90813
Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am to 6:00pm
(562) 494-0340
3500 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Long Beach, CA 90804
HIV Testing and STI Screening
Tuesday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
(562) 570-7916
2525 Grand Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90815
HIV Testing and STI Screening
Friday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
(562) 570-3343
6335 Myrtle Ave
Long Beach, CA 90805
All throughout Long Beach
10:00am to 3:00pm
Monthly calendar: www.longbeach.gov/mtu
3500 E Pacific Coast Hwy
(562) 235-7152
Monday - Friday: 10:00am-6:30pm
866-590-6411
2690 Pacific Ave #300,
Long Beach, CA
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
(562) 753-2300
1333 Chestnut Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
Click the button below to download a PDF list of all local HIV/STI Care Agencies.
PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medicine people at risk for HIV take to prevent getting HIV from sex or injection drug use. PrEP can stop HIV from taking hold and spreading throughout the body.
PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a short course of HIV medicines taken very soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in the body.
PEP must be taken within 72 hours (3 days) after a possible exposure to HIV, or it won’t work. Every hour counts!
PEP may be right for you if you are HIV-negative or don’t know your HIV status, and you think you may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours:
The Center can help you get started on PrEP and PEP.
Call us if you’re interested in PrEP or need PEP at (562) 434-4455 ext. 500
Here are some locations near the Center that can help:
Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 7:00pm
(562) 247‐7740
1043 Elm Ave. Suite #302
Long Beach, CA 90813
Monday - Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm
(562) 453‐3766
1043 Elm Ave. Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90813
Monday - Friday: 7:00am-5:00pm
(562) 570-4315
2525 Grand Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
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