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Take Control Philly

HealthCenter1

Philadelphia’s dedicated walk-in clinic for FREE STI testing and treatment.

At Health Center 1, we offer comprehensive sexual health services—including confidential, free evaluation and treatment for STIs—for anyone older than 13.

Location and Hours

No appointment needed—walk-in services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Come as early as possible to ensure you’ll be seen.

Your health, our priority.

Regardless of nationality, language, religion, sexual orientation, or ability to pay, we welcome all individuals with respect and dignity.

Our dedicated staff ensures you’ll receive high-quality care in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.

Doctor with patient

Treatment for STIs such as:

  • Syphilis
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Genital warts
  • Herpes

We also provide:

  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
  • Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP)
  • Mpox evaluation
  • Rapid HIV testing

We offer the following vaccines:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Mpox
  • Meningococcal

Please note that Health Center 1 does not offer the primary care services available at other City Health Centers.

Preparing for Your Visit

To help save time, we encourage you to review the following forms before arriving for your visit.

  • Health Center 1 Patient Information Sheet

    Health Center 1 Patient Information Sheet

  • Rapid Testing Consent Form

    Rapid Testing Consent Form

  • Notice of Privacy Practices – STD Control Program

    Notice of Privacy Practices – STD Control Program

Your Care at Your Fingertips

Managing your health has never been easier. Now you can stay connected to your care with our secure patient portal, all from your phone or computer.

Log in or create your account

Features

  • Secure and private

  • Mobile and desktop access

  • Direct messaging with your care team

  • Online lab results

  • Medications, appointments, and visit summaries—all in one place

Set Up Your Account

  1. Opt in to the portal.

    You’ll receive a registration link by text or email.

  2. Create your account.

    Open the link, enter your date of birth, and create a password.

  3. Access your dashboard.

    From the home screen, you can view appointments and results.

  4. View it all in one place.

    Use the menu to review health information and treatment details, and to message your provider whenever you need to.

Read up to learn more.

Download free sexual health and STI fact sheets.