Are you experiencing symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Stop by our free, walk-in clinic on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings for testing and treatment at Whitman-Walker at
1525!
Our Tuesday and Thursday evening, walk-in clinic offers free testing for syphilis and HIV, and free screenings for chlamydia
and gonorrhea. Please note, hepatitis and herpes testing services can be provided for a fee. The CDC does not recommend
herpes screening for people who are not experiencing symptoms. For information on daytime HIV and STI testing, please
click here.
Our services are part of a confidential STI testing process, focused on the clinical needs of men who have sex with men.
Testing is also available to women, and gender nonconforming and non-binary people! However, the evening clinic does
not offer pelvic exams or pap smears.
The Gay Men's Health & Wellness Clinic is the longest running program at Whitman-Walker Health. Starting back in 1973
as the Gay Men's VD Clinic, this program serves as the foundation of who Whitman-Walker is today. Whitman-Walker financially
supports the free, walk-in clinic and welcomes donations to support the program. If you would like to make a gift to
support the Gay Men's Health and Wellness Clinic, you may donate here.
What to Expect at the Gay Men’s Health & Wellness STI Clinic
Registering for the Clinic
This clinic begins at 5:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays on the 4th floor of 1525 14th Street, NW. The clinic is led by
volunteers, and services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
- To take part in the clinic, you must receive a registration number from the 2nd floor of 1525 14th Street, NW, before
5:30 pm.
- You may arrive as early as 3:30 pm to receive a registration number, but no earlier than 3:30 pm. We recommend arriving
between 3:30-4:30 pm to guarantee a spot in the clinic.
- Once you receive a registration number, you may leave, but you must return to the clinic by 5 pm or you will lose your
registration spot.
- You should expect to spend between one and two hours going through the full clinic process.
Getting Your Results
HIV test results are available the same night of your test in the clinic. All other STI results will be available
up to eight days after you have completed testing. Due to the high amount of clients we test, we encourage you
to check your online Patient Portal [Link to Patient Portal info] for test results. The Patient Portal is an online
resource for you to view your medical records, request appointments, refill your prescriptions and more.
You are welcome to contact us at 202.797.4443 for additional assistance information if needed. Whitman-Walker’s Clinic
will contact you for any positive results which require treatment or additional medical care.
Daytime STI Treatment
Whitman-Walker offers treatment for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea if you tested positive for these STIs at Whitman-Walker
Health through either our Gay Men’s Health & Wellness Clinic, our daytime walk-in STI testing services, or as a
Whitman-Walker medical patient.
Whitman-Walker may also treat you if you tested positive at the Department of Health. Please note, you must have proof
of a positive STI test result from Whitman-Walker or the Department of Health and be at least 18 years old to receive
STI treatment at Whitman-Walker. Treatment requires an appointment. Please schedule a treatment appointment by calling
202.745.7000. If you’re unable to schedule an appointment, we will still work to see you!
Daytime Treatment Hours
Treatment is available at Whitman-Walker at 1525 from 11 am to 5 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and 1 to 5 pm
on Fridays. Daytime treatment is also available at our Max Robinson Center in Anacostia on Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm
for clients who use our walk-in STI testing services. Whitman-Walker medical clients can come in for daytime treatment
at our Max Robinson Center at any time during our hours of operation. Call 202.745.6189 for more information on our
STI treatment services.
PrEP Education & Appointments
In addition to offering free STI & HIV testing, the Gay Men’s Health & Wellness Clinic offers education on PrEP.
“PrEP” stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is an FDA-approved prevention pill for people who don’t have HIV, but
who have a greater chance of becoming HIV-positive. When taken every day, PrEP can prevent an HIV infection by over
92 percent. Our team at the Gay Men's Health & Wellness Clinic can help you start PrEP on the same day you come
in, as well as connect you with Whitman-Walker's PrEP Clinic for future refills and speedy service. To learn more about
PrEP, visit PrEPforDC.com or call 202.939.7690 to speak with one of our PrEP Navigators.
