Public Health offers sexual health services at 10 locations.
SERVICES & RESOURCES
STD and HIV Tests
Tests are available for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, trichomoniasis, yeast/candidiasis, bacterial vaginosis, and herpes. An exam can check for signs of genital warts and pelvic inflammatory disease.
STD Treatment
If medication is needed, it is provided at the clinic.
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
PrEP can reduce the risk of getting HIV. It is available as a monthly injection or pills. The pills can be taken every day or on an “on-demand” schedule (before and after sex).
HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
PEP can reduce the risk of getting HIV after a possible exposure to HIV. It is HIV medicine and must be started within 72 hours.
DoxyPEP
DoxyPEP can reduce the risk of getting syphilis and chlamydia. It is a single dose of the antibiotic doxycycline, taken after sex.
Mpox Testing and Treatment
Mpox testing, treatment, and vaccination is available.
Family Planning, including Emergency Contraception
The clinics offer several methods of birth control: pill, patch, injection, and sponge. They also provide emergency contraception pills which must be taken within 5 days of sex, the sooner the better.
PAP Tests
Pap tests look for changes in the cells in the cervix (neck of the womb). If changes are found, they can be treated to prevent cervical cancer.
Condoms
The clinics offer male and female condoms and lube.
Naloxone (Narcan) Spray
Naloxone is a life-saving medication that quickly reverses an opioid overdose when given right away.
Fentanyl Test Strips
Fentanyl test strips can show if drugs contain fentanyl. They can help prevent an opioid overdose.
COVID-19 Test Kits
Test kits are available from the front desk, no appointment needed. COVID-19 PCR tests and vaccines are available in the Nurse Clinic at select Public Health Centers.
VISITING THE CLINIC
Appointments Preferred. Limited
You can make an appointment by calling the number for the health center that you want to visit. Please arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.
Limited walk-in appointments are available - arrive as early as possible to increase your likelihood of being seen.
Services are free or low cost
No fees are charged to patients at the clinics.
If you have insurance, we will need your information so we can bill for services. You will not be charged any co-pay or co-insurance.
A fee may be charged may be charged for immunizations.
Open to everyone
The clinic is open to everyone. You don’t have to be a US citizen, and we will not report immigration status to any authority.
If you are 12 or older, you can get tested and get treatment without your parents knowing. It’s the law.
To fill out the paperwork ahead of time, learn about your rights, or provide feedback about your clinic experience, visit the Public Health Center webpage.
LOCATIONS and HOURS
- To make an appointment, call the number for the health center you want to visit below.
- The schedule below shows the registration hours. Clinics start 30 minutes after registration opens.
- All schedules are subject to change. If you do not have an appointment, please check the schedule below before visiting the clinic.
- Clinics are closed during all County holidays.
Clinic Locator
Antelope Valley Health Center (Lancaster)
Monday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Clinic hours on Wednesday, November 27, will be 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Monday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Monday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
NOTE: Effective Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Glendale Health Center will provide temporary services due to North Hollywood closure.
North Hollywood Health Center
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 and 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
NOTE:Effective Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Glendale Health Center will provide temporary services due to North Hollywood closure.
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Hours of Operation for Tuesday 11/05/2024 & 11/12/2024: 8:00am – 11:00am and 12:30pm – 4:00pm
RUTH TEMPLE HEALTH CENTER (Jefferson Park)
Los Angeles, CA 90062
(Between Exposition and Martin
Luther King, Jr. Boulevard)
Monday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 3:00PM and 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NOTE: Clinic will be closed on November 6th and 20th , 2024 for afternoon sessions.
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM -7:00 PM
For information about sexual health clinics run by the Long Beach Health & Human Services, visit their webpage or call 562-570-4315.
For information on other STD and HIV screening and treatment resources in Los Angeles County, click here.
