Men’s Health · Palm Springs & Coachella Valley · Checked November 3, 2026

Free HIV & STI testing + PrEP in Palm Springs. No insurance, no judgment.

Short answer: yes, you can get tested for free in Palm Springs. PS Test on North Luring Drive lists free HIV and STI tests, and DAP Health’s sexual wellness clinics in Cathedral City and Indio say STI testing and treatment is free, no insurance required. Need PrEP or PEP? DAP Health on Sunrise Way offers free consultations and same-day starts when needed.

Palm Springs has mid-century rooflines, Arenas Road and more sunshine than anyone strictly needs—and, handily, a sexual health scene that’s been doing this a long time. From downtown to Cathedral City and all the way out to Indio, here’s where to go, what it costs and what to ask, so the only thing that makes you sweat this weekend is the 110° parking lot.

$0
STI testing + treatment at DAP Health sexual wellness clinics; free tests at PS Test
72h
PEP window after a possible exposure. Sooner is better
500%
of poverty level: income limit for California’s PrEP Assistance Program

Possible exposure? Ask for PEP. Today, not tomorrow.

PEP is a 28-day course of HIV medicine that must be started within 72 hours of a possible exposure, according to NIH and CDC. Sooner is better. DAP Health says you can walk in or call, and it offers same-day prescriptions and starter doses when needed (weekdays, 8 AM–5 PM). Nights and weekends, go to an emergency room or urgent care. PEP is for emergencies; if you’d need it more than once, ask about PrEP.

Call (760) 466-0800

At a glance

Compare clinics in 10 seconds

From each clinic’s official page or CDC GetTested listing, checked November 3, 2026. Hours and fees change, so call first.

Palm Springs and Coachella Valley HIV, STI, PrEP and PEP clinics compared
ClinicCostWalk-inHIV testSTI testPrEPPEP
Sunrise CampusDAP HealthFree/low-cost PrEP & PEPFor PrEP/PEPYesYesYesYes
Sexual Wellness ClinicsDAP Health · Cathedral City & IndioFree STIIf spaceYesYesYesYes
PS TestNonprofitFreeListed, call firstYesYesYes—
Palm Springs CHCRiverside University Health SystemIncome-based discountsAppointmentYesYesUninsured—

“—” means the source we checked does not list it, not that the clinic never offers it.

Where to go

Testing, PrEP and PEP in the Coachella Valley

Hours, fees and requirements change. Each listing links to the source we checked on November 3, 2026—call or check before you go.

DAP Health

Sunrise Campus · PrEP, PEP & testing

  • Free PrEP/PEP consults
  • Same-day starts
  • PrEP
  • PEP
  • STI
  • DoxyPEP

HIV and STI testing and treatment, PrEP and PEP (including same-day prescriptions, labs and starter doses when needed), doxyPEP, hepatitis C care and HIV care.

Cost
Free or low-cost PrEP and PEP; free PrEP navigator consultation. DAP says it provides HIV care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, uses a sliding scale and helps with free programs and insurance.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8 AM–5 PM Closed 12–1 PM for lunch and on weekends. After hours, call (760) 466-0800 and press 1 for the answering service.
How
Walk in, call, or book online. PrEP navigator: (760) 466-0800, ext. 761. Campus line: (760) 323-2118. Hablamos español.
Where
1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Call (760) 466-0800Directions Source: DAP Health — PrEP & PEP

DAP Health

Sexual Wellness Clinics · Cathedral City & Indio

  • Free STI testing + treatment
  • Appointments encouraged
  • PrEP/PEP
  • Español

Free STI testing and treatment, HIV testing, hepatitis C, PrEP/PEP services and doxyPEP. Same services on both ends of the valley.

Cost
Free. Insurance isn’t required. DAP’s STI page says testing and treatment at its sexual wellness clinics is completely free and you won’t be billed. Confirm when you book.
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8 AM–5 PM Both close 11:45 AM–12:45 PM for lunch and on weekends.
How
Appointments strongly encouraged. Walk-ins are taken based on availability and aren’t guaranteed. Call the clinic directly and ask about same-day openings. Indio: (760) 656-8424.
Where
68555 Ramon Rd., Suites 103–104, Cathedral City, CA 92234
  • 81719 Doctor Carreon Blvd., Suite 1D, Indio, CA 92211
Call (760) 969-5740Directions Source: DAP Health — STI Testing & Treatment

Nonprofit clinic

PS Test

  • Free HIV + STI
  • No appointment listed
  • PrEP
  • DoxyPEP

Free STI testing and treatment, rapid HIV and hepatitis C testing, plus HIV prevention including PrEP and doxyPEP, a short walk from downtown Palm Springs.

Cost
Free HIV, hepatitis C and STI tests. Listed free on CDC GetTested; local coverage describes it as Riverside County’s first free STI test-and-treat clinic.
How
CDC’s listing says no appointment required. Hours aren’t on the listing—call before you go.
Where
140 N. Luring Dr., Suite D, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Call (760) 299-6487Directions Source: CDC GetTested — PS Test

Riverside University Health System

Palm Springs Community Health Center

  • Free HIV + STI test (CDC listing)
  • Open weekends
  • STI
  • PrEP for uninsured

County community health center with STD screening and treatment, family planning and primary care. CDC’s listing adds free HIV and STI tests and PrEP for uninsured patients.

Cost
Income-based discounts if you don’t have insurance. Medi-Cal plans like IEHP and Molina accepted. The county’s HIV/STD program says its fees are on a sliding scale.
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM Walk-in Express Care: Mon–Fri 11 AM–8 PM, weekends 8 AM–5 PM.
How
New patients request an appointment online. CDC’s listing says appointment required for testing. Returning patients book through RUHS MyChart.
Where
191 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Call (760) 778-2210Directions Source: RUHS — Palm Springs Community Health Center

Not ready to walk into a clinic?

Free HIV self-tests by mail

Together TakeMeHome mails free HIV self-tests anywhere in the U.S.—up to two every 90 days, either an oral swab or a drop of blood. Riverside County’s HIV/STD program points residents to it too. Results take minutes and only you see them. Check eligibility on its site. A self-test checks HIV only, and a positive result needs a follow-up test at a clinic.

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Find more testing and PrEP near you

The federal HIV.gov locator covers places beyond this guide, including low-cost health centers that see people without insurance.

Search HIV.gov’s official federal locator for HIV and STI testing, PrEP, Ryan White HIV care and low-cost health centers near any ZIP code in or around Palm Springs.

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No insurance

PrEP without insurance: what still works

  • California PrEP-APThe state’s PrEP Assistance Program is for California residents 18+ with a recent negative HIV test, income up to 500% of the federal poverty level, and no full coverage from Medi-Cal or other insurance. Uninsured people can also get temporary coverage at participating pharmacies (CDPH). Ask any clinic above to help you enroll.
  • DAP HealthFree PrEP navigator consultations at (760) 466-0800, ext. 761, help with free programs and insurance, and a sliding scale for care.
  • RUHS and PS TestCDC GetTested lists PrEP for uninsured patients at the county’s Palm Springs Community Health Center, and PrEP care at PS Test. Call to ask how they handle cost.
  • Manufacturer assistanceCDC lists drug-maker programs for uninsured U.S. residents under an income limit. PrEP-AP asks you to enroll in one if you’re eligible.
  • Heads upThe federal Ready, Set, PrEP program stopped taking new enrollees on July 30, 2024 (KFF Health News). Old articles still recommend it.

Worried about papers or ID?

What we can—and can’t—tell you

We won’t promise anything an official source doesn’t, and here the sources are quiet. None of the DAP Health, PS Test or Riverside University Health System pages we checked say anything about immigration status or which ID you’ll need. Riverside County says its community health centers set fees on a sliding scale and that no one is ever turned away from care there. Federal law has long kept public-health programs for treating communicable-disease symptoms open regardless of immigration status (National Immigration Law Center), but federal rules have shifted in 2025–2026.

Practical move: call first and ask what you’ll need before you give your name. DAP Health’s clinic pages say “Hablamos español.” Home self-tests arrive by mail.

Questions men actually ask

FAQ

Where can I get a free HIV test in Palm Springs?

PS Test on North Luring Drive lists free HIV, hepatitis C and STI tests. DAP Health tests for HIV at its Sunrise Way campus and runs free sexual wellness clinics in Cathedral City and Indio. Riverside University Health System’s Palm Springs Community Health Center on Sunrise Way is listed on CDC GetTested with free HIV and STI tests by appointment. Hours change, so check the source or call first.

Can I get PrEP in Palm Springs without insurance?

Yes, there are options. DAP Health offers free PrEP and PEP consultations, free or low-cost medication and help with free programs, and says it provides HIV care regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. California’s PrEP Assistance Program (PrEP-AP) helps California residents 18 and older with income up to 500% of the federal poverty level who aren’t fully covered by Medi-Cal or other insurance. The federal Ready, Set, PrEP program stopped taking new enrollees on July 30, 2024.

What if I think I was exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours?

Ask for PEP right away. NIH and CDC say PEP must be started within 72 hours of a possible exposure and is taken daily for 28 days. DAP Health says you can walk in or call, and it offers same-day prescriptions and starter doses when needed. On weekends or at night, go to an emergency room or urgent care. Sooner is better.

Is STI testing really free at DAP Health?

DAP Health’s STI page says testing and treatment at its sexual wellness clinics is completely free, insurance isn’t required and you won’t be billed. Appointments are strongly encouraged; walk-ins depend on availability. Confirm the cost when you book.

Do I need papers or ID to get tested in the Coachella Valley?

None of the clinic pages we checked say anything about immigration status or ID requirements. NOCTI can’t promise how any clinic handles ID, so call first and ask what you’ll need. A free HIV self-test by mail is another option.

Keep learning

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Sources

  1. DAP Health — Free PrEP & PEP services
  2. DAP Health — Free STI Testing & Treatment
  3. DAP Health — HIV & STI Care (locations, cost and insurance)
  4. DAP Health — Sunrise Campus, Palm Springs
  5. DAP Health — Stonewall Sexual Health Clinic, Cathedral City
  6. DAP Health — Sexual Wellness Services Indio
  7. CDC GetTested — PS Test
  8. NBC Palm Springs — PS Test marks five years of free sexual health care (June 28, 2026)
  9. Riverside University Health System — Palm Springs Community Health Center
  10. CDC GetTested — RUHS Palm Springs Community Health Center
  11. Riverside University Health System — Riverside County HIV/STD Program
  12. Riverside County — Palm Springs Community Health Center opens new facility (June 30, 2021)
  13. California Department of Public Health — PrEP-AP eligibility
  14. California Department of Public Health — Quick, easy access to PrEP and PEP
  15. NIH HIVinfo — Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (last reviewed July 10, 2026)
  16. CDC — PEP
  17. CDC — Paying for PrEP fact sheet
  18. KFF Health News — Ready, Set, PrEP stops new enrollment (July 24, 2024)
  19. Together TakeMeHome — About (updated July 2026)
  20. National Immigration Law Center — Immigrant eligibility for federal programs (May 2024)

Listings checked November 3, 2026. NOCTI is not a clinic and is not affiliated with any organization listed. This guide is general information and isn’t medical or legal advice. In an emergency, call 911.