Men’s Health · Riverside & the Inland Empire · Checked November 4, 2026

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

Short answer: yes, you can get tested for free in Riverside. TruEvolution on Brockton Avenue lists free rapid HIV tests with no appointment, and AHF a few blocks away lists free HIV and STI tests. Need PrEP or PEP? Riverside County’s HIV clinic on Indiana Avenue offers both—call (951) 358-6037—and California’s PrEP Assistance Program can help if you’re uninsured.

Riverside gets overlooked—everyone drives through on the 91 on the way to somewhere “more exciting.” Their loss. The county seat has its own HIV clinic, an LGBTQ+ nonprofit that tests for free and a couple of solid backups, all without a trip to L.A. Here’s where to go, what it costs and what to ask, so the only thing you’re sweating is the 91 at 5 PM.

$0
HIV test at TruEvolution; free HIV + STI tests listed at AHF and the county clinic
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. Riverside County says its HIV clinics offer PEP; call (951) 358-6037 on weekdays (the Indiana Avenue clinic lists 7:30 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 (951) 358-6037

At a glance

Compare clinics in 10 seconds

From each clinic’s official page or CDC listing, checked November 4, 2026. Hours and fees change, so call first.

Riverside HIV, STI, PrEP and PEP clinics compared
ClinicCostWalk-inHIV testSTI testPrEPPEP
Riverside Neighborhood HCRUHS – Public HealthFree tests (CDC listing)AppointmentYesYesYesYes
TruEvolutionLGBTQ+ nonprofitFree HIV testListed, call firstYes—Navigation—
AHF RiversideAIDS Healthcare FoundationFree testsAppointmentYesYesUninsured—
Riverside FlasterPlanned ParenthoodSliding scaleListed, call first——Uninsured—

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

Where to go

Testing, PrEP and PEP in Riverside

Hours, fees and requirements change. Each listing links to the source we checked on November 4, 2026—call or check before you go.

Riverside University Health System – Public Health

Riverside Neighborhood Health Center · HIV/STD program

  • Free HIV + STI test (CDC listing)
  • PrEP (pill or shot)
  • PEP
  • STI
  • PrEP for uninsured

The county’s HIV clinic in the city: HIV testing, care and wrap-around services, oral and injectable PrEP, and PEP. The same health center also does STD screening and treatment.

Cost
Free HIV and STI tests, per CDC GetTested. The listing also shows PrEP for uninsured patients and a sliding scale. The health center offers income-based discounts if you don’t have insurance; Medi-Cal plans like IEHP and Molina are accepted.
Hours
HIV program: Mon–Fri · 7:30 AM–5 PM The wider health center lists Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM and weekends 8 AM–5 PM, with walk-in Express Care—ask which services Express Care can do.
How
Call (951) 358-6037 for an appointment. CDC’s listing says appointment required for testing. Health center main line: (951) 358-6000. New patients can also request an appointment online.
Where
7140 Indiana Ave., Riverside, CA 92504
Call (951) 358-6037Directions Source: RUHS — HIV Care

LGBTQ+ nonprofit

TruEvolution

  • Free HIV test
  • No appointment listed
  • PrEP navigation
  • Español

Free rapid HIV testing with counseling, PrEP navigation, STI prevention education, case management and support groups, from a Riverside nonprofit focused on LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.

Cost
Free HIV test; CDC’s directory lists no fee. STI testing isn’t listed here. Ask them to point you to a clinic for that.
Hours
Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM Per CDC’s NPIN directory. Call before you go.
How
CDC’s listing says no appointment required. English and Spanish listed. Email info@truevolution.org about home tests.
Where
3839 Brockton Ave., Riverside, CA 92501
Call (951) 888-1346Directions Source: CDC GetTested — TruEvolution

AIDS Healthcare Foundation

AHF Healthcare Center · Riverside

  • Free HIV + STI test
  • Appointment
  • PrEP for uninsured
  • STI

Free HIV and STI testing, PrEP navigation and HIV care, including help with drug-purchasing programs like ADAP. A few blocks down Brockton Avenue from TruEvolution.

Cost
Free HIV and STI tests, per CDC GetTested. Also listed: PrEP for uninsured patients, a sliding scale, and insurance and Medi-Cal accepted.
How
CDC’s listing says appointment required. Hours aren’t on the listing—call to book.
Where
4510 Brockton Ave., Suite 350, Riverside, CA 92501
Call (951) 801-4266Directions Source: CDC GetTested — AHF Riverside

Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest

Riverside Flaster Family Health Center

  • PrEP for uninsured
  • No appointment listed
  • Sliding scale
  • DoxyPEP finder

PrEP navigation for people with or without insurance, plus hepatitis B and HPV vaccines. Listed in CDC’s doxyPEP finder—ask about doxyPEP and testing when you call.

Cost
Sliding scale; PrEP for uninsured patients. Insurance and Medi-Cal accepted, per CDC’s listing. Ask what your visit will cost before you go.
How
CDC’s listing says no appointment required. Hours aren’t listed—call Planned Parenthood’s line to check.
Where
3772 Tibbetts St., Riverside, CA 92506
Call (888) 743-7526Directions Source: CDC FindDoxyPEP — Planned Parenthood Riverside

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 University Health System’s HIV prevention page points residents to it too, in discreet packaging. 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 Riverside.

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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.
  • Riverside County HIV clinicOral PrEP or the injectable shot, plus PEP, by appointment at (951) 358-6037. The county’s prevention page says most California residents qualify for free PrEP.
  • AHF and Planned ParenthoodCDC listings show PrEP for uninsured patients and a sliding scale at both. Call and ask exactly what you’ll pay.
  • TruEvolutionPrEP navigation—useful if the paperwork is the scary part. Call (951) 888-1346.
  • 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 Riverside University Health System pages or CDC listings we checked say anything about immigration status or which ID you’ll need. In a 2021 announcement, Riverside County said its community health centers set fees on a sliding scale and that no one is ever turned away from care there, and the Riverside Neighborhood Health Center offers income-based discounts if you’re uninsured. 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. CDC’s directory lists Spanish at TruEvolution, and the county health center says its teams are multilingual. Home self-tests arrive by mail.

Questions men actually ask

FAQ

Where can I get a free HIV test in Riverside?

TruEvolution on Brockton Avenue lists free rapid HIV tests with no appointment required. AHF’s Riverside center, also on Brockton Avenue, lists free HIV and STI tests by appointment. Riverside University Health System’s clinic at the Riverside Neighborhood Health Center on Indiana Avenue is listed on CDC GetTested with free HIV and STI tests by appointment at (951) 358-6037. Hours change, so check the source or call first.

Can I get PrEP in Riverside without insurance?

Yes, there are options. CDC GetTested lists PrEP for uninsured patients at the county’s Riverside Neighborhood Health Center, AHF Riverside and Planned Parenthood’s Riverside Flaster center, and the county says its HIV clinics offer both oral and injectable PrEP. 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. Riverside County’s HIV clinics list PEP; call (951) 358-6037 on weekdays. On weekends or at night, go to an emergency room or urgent care. Sooner is better.

Does the county clinic still do free HIV testing?

CDC GetTested lists free HIV and STI tests at the county’s Riverside Neighborhood Health Center clinic, by appointment. One older line on the county’s HIV care page still mentions a COVID-era pause in its free testing schedule, so call (951) 358-6037 and ask what’s free today.

Do I need papers or ID to get tested in Riverside?

None of the clinic pages or listings 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.

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Sources

  1. Riverside University Health System — HIV Care (clinics, PrEP and PEP)
  2. Riverside University Health System — HIV Prevention (PrEP options and home test kits)
  3. Riverside University Health System — Riverside Neighborhood Health Center
  4. CDC GetTested — RUHS Riverside Neighborhood Health Clinic
  5. Riverside County — Get tested and know your status this World AIDS Day (December 1, 2023)
  6. CDC GetTested — TruEvolution
  7. CDC NPIN — TruEvolution (hours and languages)
  8. CDC GetTested — AHF Healthcare Riverside
  9. CDC FindDoxyPEP — Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, Riverside Flaster Family Health Center
  10. Riverside County — Palm Springs Community Health Center opens new facility (June 30, 2021)
  11. California Department of Public Health — PrEP-AP eligibility
  12. California Department of Public Health — Quick, easy access to PrEP and PEP
  13. NIH HIVinfo — Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (last reviewed July 10, 2026)
  14. CDC — PEP
  15. CDC — Paying for PrEP fact sheet
  16. KFF Health News — Ready, Set, PrEP stops new enrollment (July 24, 2024)
  17. Together TakeMeHome — About (updated July 2026)
  18. National Immigration Law Center — Immigrant eligibility for federal programs (May 2024)

Listings checked November 4, 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.