Men’s Health · San Bernardino & the Inland Empire · Checked November 5, 2026

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

Short answer: yes, you can get tested for free in San Bernardino. The county’s Easy Access Clinic on D Street does free STI testing and treatment on Tuesday afternoons—insured or not—by appointment at (800) 722-4794, and the county will mail you a free HIV test kit if you call (800) 255-6560. For PrEP or PEP, SAC Health and Planned Parenthood list both options on a sliding scale.

In a county this big, “just pop over to a clinic” can mean an hour on the 15. Good thing you don’t have to. The city itself has a free county clinic, two community health centers with PrEP, an HIV nonprofit downtown and a test kit that comes to your mailbox. Here’s where to go, what it costs and what to ask.

$0: STI testing + treatment at the county’s Easy Access Clinic, insured or uninsured
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. CDC’s directory lists PEP at SAC Health’s Brier campus; call (909) 382-7100 on weekdays and say it’s about PEP. If they can’t see you that day, or it’s a night or weekend, go to an emergency room or urgent care. PEP is for emergencies; if you’d need it more than once, ask about PrEP.

Call (909) 382-7100

At a glance

Compare clinics in 10 seconds

From each clinic’s official page or CDC listing, checked November 5, 2026. Hours and fees change, so call first.

San Bernardino HIV, STI, PrEP and PEP clinics compared
Clinic	Cost	Walk-in	HIV test	STI test	PrEP	PEP
Easy Access ClinicSB County Public Health	Free, insured or not	Appointment	—	Yes	Navigation	—
SB Health CenterSB County Public Health	Fee may apply	Appointment	Yes	Yes	—	—
SAC HealthCommunity health center	Sliding scale	Appointment	Yes	Yes	Yes	Listed (Brier)
Planned ParenthoodPP Orange & San Bernardino	Sliding scale	Most services	Yes	Yes	Yes	—
Foothill AIDS ProjectNonprofit	No fee	Appointment	—	—	Listed	—

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

Where to go

Testing, PrEP and PEP in San Bernardino

Hours, fees and requirements change. Each listing links to the source we checked on November 5, 2026—call or check before you go.

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health

Easy Access Clinic · San Bernardino Health Center

Free STI test + treatment
Insured or uninsured
PrEP navigation
Appointment
Español

The county’s free sexual-health clinic: STI testing and treatment, HIV PrEP navigation, linkage to care and health education, one afternoon a week inside the county health center downtown.

Cost: Free—the county says it’s “completely free to both insured and uninsured individuals.” That line is from the county’s STI page. Ask about HIV testing when you book; the clinic flyer lists STI testing and PrEP navigation.
Hours: Tuesdays · 1–5 PM Per the county’s STI page and its updated bilingual flyer. An older flyer says 2–6 PM, so confirm when you call.
How: By appointment only: call (800) 722-4794. Same number for the county’s Wellness on Wheels van, which offers free walk-in rapid HIV and syphilis tests plus gonorrhea and chlamydia testing at rotating stops—ask where it’s parked next.
Where: 590 N. D St., San Bernardino, CA 92401

Call (800) 722-4794 Directions Source: San Bernardino County DPH — STIs

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health

San Bernardino Health Center · HIV services

HIV test
STI test
HIV specialty clinic
Sliding scale
Appointment

The county’s federally qualified health center: rapid HIV testing by appointment, STD testing, HIV care and an evening HIV-specialty clinic, plus primary care if you need a regular doctor.

Cost: A service fee may apply, per the county. The county says insurance information will be requested at your visit. CDC’s directory lists a free HIV test and a sliding scale here—ask which applies to you before you go.
Hours: Mon–Fri · 8 AM–5 PM HIV-specialty clinic Monday and Wednesday, 5–7 PM, per the county’s health center page.
How: Call (800) 722-4777 to book. The county routes HIV testing and STD testing appointments at its health centers through this number. CDC’s directory lists English and Spanish.
Where: 590 N. D St., San Bernardino, CA 92401

Call (800) 722-4777 Directions Source: San Bernardino County DPH — HIV Prevention Program

SAC Health (community health center)

SAC Health · HIV Care and Prevention Program

PrEP
PEP (CDC listing)
HIV + STI test
Sliding scale
Español

A specialty program for HIV testing and treatment, PrEP, STI testing and treatment, hepatitis care, counseling and free support groups. CDC’s directory lists PEP and PrEP at SAC Health’s Brier campus.

Cost: Sliding scale, per CDC’s listing. The listing also shows insurance, Medi-Cal and Medicare accepted. SAC Health’s own page doesn’t list prices—ask what your visit will cost.
Hours: Brier campus: Mon–Fri · 7:45 AM–4:45 PM Per CDC’s NPIN directory. SAC Health’s HIV page doesn’t list hours.
How: Call (909) 382-7100 to schedule. SAC Health says to call its San Bernardino campus. CDC’s listing says you need to enroll as a patient, and lists Spanish and interpretation services.
Where: 250 S. G St., San Bernardino, CA 92410
1003 E. Brier Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92408

Call (909) 382-7100 Directions Source: SAC Health — HIV Care

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties

Planned Parenthood · San Bernardino Health Center

Walk-ins (most services)
PrEP
DoxyPEP
Sliding scale
Weekends

Rapid HIV tests, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and herpes testing, STI treatment, PrEP and doxyPEP, per CDC’s directory.

Cost: Sliding scale, per CDC’s listing. Insurance and Medi-Cal accepted. Call and ask what you’ll pay before you go.
Hours: Mon–Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun 6:30 AM–4:30 PM Per CDC’s NPIN directory, which notes walk-in hours are subject to change.
How: Most services are walk-in, per CDC’s listing. The same listing marks appointments as required, so call (909) 890-5511 first. English, Spanish and interpretation listed.
Where: 1873 S. Commercenter Dr. W, San Bernardino, CA 92408

Call (909) 890-5511 Directions Source: CDC NPIN — Planned Parenthood San Bernardino

Community nonprofit

Foothill AIDS Project

No fee (CDC listing)
PrEP
Support groups
Appointment

A downtown nonprofit listing PrEP, HIV prevention education, case management, housing help and support groups, with LGBTQ people among the audiences it serves.

Cost: No fee, per CDC’s NPIN directory. The listing says to contact them about eligibility. Testing isn’t listed here—ask where they’d send you.
Hours: Mon–Fri · 9 AM–5 PM Per CDC’s NPIN directory. Call before you go.
How: CDC’s listing says appointment required. English is the only language listed.
Where: 344 W. 2nd St., San Bernardino, CA 92401

Call (909) 884-2722 Directions Source: CDC NPIN — Foothill AIDS Project

Not ready to walk into a clinic?

Free HIV test kits by mail

San Bernardino County says residents can request a free in-home HIV test kit by calling its HIV Prevention Program at (800) 255-6560, and the kit is mailed to you. The county also points residents to Together TakeMeHome: it says you may qualify if you’re 18 or older, have a San Bernardino County mailing address, and have never tested for HIV or haven’t in the past 12 months. Check current rules on TakeMeHome’s 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 San Bernardino.

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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.
County Easy Access ClinicFree PrEP navigation, insured or uninsured—someone to walk you through the paperwork. Tuesdays 1–5 PM by appointment at (800) 722-4794.
SAC Health and Planned ParenthoodBoth list PrEP and a sliding scale on CDC’s directory. Call and ask exactly what you’ll pay.
Foothill AIDS ProjectCDC’s directory lists PrEP with no fee and says to contact them about eligibility: (909) 884-2722.
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 San Bernardino County pages or CDC listings we checked say anything about immigration status or which ID you’ll need. Here’s what they do say: the Easy Access Clinic is free to both insured and uninsured people, and the county’s health centers may charge a service fee and will ask for insurance information. 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. The county’s Easy Access Clinic flyer is in English and Spanish, and CDC’s directory lists Spanish at the county health center, SAC Health and Planned Parenthood. The county’s HIV test kit arrives by mail.

Questions men actually ask

FAQ

Where can I get a free STI test in San Bernardino?

San Bernardino County’s Easy Access Clinic at the San Bernardino Health Center, 590 N. D St., offers free STI testing and treatment on Tuesdays from 1 to 5 PM, by appointment at (800) 722-4794. The county says it’s completely free to both insured and uninsured people. The county’s Wellness on Wheels van also offers free walk-in rapid HIV and syphilis tests plus gonorrhea and chlamydia testing at rotating stops; call the same number for the schedule.

Can I get a free HIV test without going to a clinic?

Yes. San Bernardino County says residents can request a free in-home HIV test kit by calling its HIV Prevention Program at (800) 255-6560, and some residents also qualify for a free self-test through Together TakeMeHome. A self-test checks HIV only, and a positive result needs a follow-up test at a clinic.

Can I get PrEP in San Bernardino without insurance?

There are options. SAC Health and Planned Parenthood’s San Bernardino center both list PrEP and a sliding scale on CDC’s directory, and the county’s Easy Access Clinic offers free PrEP navigation. 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. CDC’s directory lists PEP at SAC Health’s Brier campus; call (909) 382-7100 on weekdays and say it’s about PEP. If you can’t be seen that day, or it’s night or the weekend, go to an emergency room or urgent care. Sooner is better.

Do I need papers or ID to get tested in San Bernardino?

None of the county pages or CDC listings we checked say anything about immigration status or which ID you’ll need. The county does say its Easy Access Clinic is free whether or not you have insurance, and that its health centers will ask for insurance information. NOCTI can’t promise how any clinic handles ID, so call first and ask what you’ll need. A free HIV test kit by mail is another option.

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Sources

Listings checked November 5, 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.