From free HIV testing to PrEP and doxy-PEP, Memphis offers resources to help you take charge of your sexual health. Here’s where to start.
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Taking care of your sexual health shouldn’t be complicated, expensive, or intimidating. Whether you’re getting tested for the first time, keeping up with routine screenings, or exploring HIV prevention options, Memphis has organizations ready to help.
Across the city, nonprofit organizations, community health centers, and medical clinics provide HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, treatment, prevention medication, and education. Many offer free or low-cost services, confidential appointments, and assistance for people without health insurance.
And prevention has come a long way. Along with condoms and routine testing, medications like PrEP and doxy-PEP offer additional ways to reduce the risk of HIV and certain STIs.
Focus has gathered this guide to help you find the services you need, understand your options, and connect with local providers.
Where to Get Tested in Memphis
Friends For All
1548 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 272-0855
Testing: Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Website: friendsforall.org/testing
Friends For All is one of Memphis’ established providers of HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and support services.
The organization offers free HIV and hepatitis C testing, with a full STI panel for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia available for $25. Walk-in testing is offered at its Poplar Avenue location.
Friends For All also operates a mobile outreach program with testing opportunities at community events, including some evenings and weekends. Its sexual health vending machines provide free HIV and syphilis self-tests and condoms at participating locations.
Visit the organization’s website for its updated mobile testing calendar.
Shelby County Health Department
814 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN 38105
Phone: (901) 222-9385
Testing: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; second and fourth Saturdays, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Website: Shelby County Free HIV Testing
The Shelby County Health Department provides free, confidential HIV testing regardless of insurance status.
Testing is also available at its Shelby Crossing location, 1826 Sycamore View Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The department provides sexual health services and connects residents with additional testing and treatment resources throughout Shelby County.
Hope House
23 Idlewild St., Memphis, TN 38104
Testing appointments: Call or text (901) 565-5631
Testing: By appointment
Website: hopehousememphis.org/free-hiv-testing
Hope House offers free, confidential HIV testing for adults 18 and older.
Individuals can schedule an in-person test or request a free take-home HIV test. Social workers are available to provide guidance, discuss results, and connect individuals with additional medical and community resources.
Hope House also provides support services for individuals and families affected by HIV.
OUTMemphis
892 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 278-6422
Testing: Contact the organization for current availability.
Website: outmemphis.org/yourhealth
OUTMemphis provides LGBTQ+ community health resources, including HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing information.
Its health programs connect community members with testing, prevention education, PrEP and PEP information, and other services through local partners.
For LGBTQ+ individuals looking for community-centered sexual health resources, OUTMemphis is a useful starting point.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
4299 Elvis Presley Blvd., Memphis, TN 38116
Phone: (901) 881-5111
Testing: Call for current clinic days and testing availability.
Website: freestdcheck.org
AIDS Healthcare Foundation provides HIV and STI-related health services, including testing, treatment, and prevention.
Its Memphis location is among the community testing resources identified by the Shelby County Health Department.
Contact the clinic to confirm available screenings, costs, and appointment requirements.
CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health
1203 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 274-3550
Testing: Call for appointment availability.
Website: yourchoices.org
CHOICES provides reproductive and sexual health services in Memphis.
The organization is listed among Shelby County’s community HIV testing resources. Contact the clinic to ask about current HIV and STI screening, treatment, and prevention options.
Friends For All Clinic (The Corner)
806 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104
Phone: (901) 272-0855
Appointments: Monday–Tuesday, noon–8 p.m.; Wednesday–Friday, 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Website: friendsforall.org
Formerly known as The Corner, Friends For All Clinic offers appointment-based sexual health care and HIV prevention services.
The clinic provides an additional option for people seeking ongoing sexual health care, testing, treatment, and prevention support.
Call to confirm testing services and appointment availability.
More Memphis Testing and Health Resources
Several additional organizations provide HIV testing, health care, or connections to prevention and treatment services. Testing schedules and available services vary, so contact each location before visiting.
Choice Health Network
1331 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 625-4148
choicehealthnetwork.org
HIV-related health care, prevention, and testing resources. Call for appointments.
Memphis Health Center
360 E. E.H. Crump Blvd., Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 261-2000
memphishealthcenter.org
Community medical services and HIV-related care. Call to confirm testing days.
Christ Community Health Services
Multiple Memphis locations, including 2861 Broad Ave., 969 Frayser Blvd., and 5366 Winchester Road.
christcommunityhealth.org
HIV care, treatment, prevention, and related medical services. Contact the nearest clinic for screening availability.
Latino Memphis
6041 Mt. Moriah Extended, Suite 16, Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 366-5882
latinomemphis.org
Community health navigation and connections to local services. Call for current testing or referral information.
Partnership to End AIDS Status (PEAS)
6073 Mt. Moriah Road Extended, Suite 19, Memphis
(901) 315-3316
HIV prevention and community outreach. Contact the organization for current testing availability.
Planned Parenthood of Tennessee and North Mississippi
2430 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38112
(866) 711-1717
plannedparenthood.org
Listed among Shelby County’s community HIV testing resources. Confirm current location, services, and appointments before visiting.
Regional One Health
877 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
regionalonehealth.org
The Shelby County Health Department lists free HIV testing provided by Hope House at the Regional One Emergency Department on Mondays and Fridays, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Call to confirm that the program is operating before visiting.
For a broader directory of community testing providers, visit the Shelby County Health Department’s HIV testing resource page.
What Is PrEP, and Where Can You Get It?
PrEP, short for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is medication that helps prevent HIV before a possible exposure.
PrEP is available in oral and injectable forms. When taken as prescribed, it is highly effective at preventing HIV. It does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections, which is why regular STI testing remains important.
PrEP is an option for people who are HIV-negative and want additional protection, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Music City PrEP Clinic
Midtown: 2847 Poplar Ave., Suite 103, Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 254-8917
Bartlett: 3002 N. Germantown Pkwy., Bartlett, TN 38133
(901) 244-4692
Website: musiccityprep.org
Music City PrEP Clinic specializes in HIV prevention and sexual health services. Its Memphis-area locations provide options for individuals seeking PrEP, HIV and STI screening, and related care.
Contact either clinic to discuss medication options, appointments, and financial assistance.
Other local organizations, including Friends For All and Christ Community Health Services, can help individuals access PrEP care or connect with providers.
To learn more about the available medications, visit the CDC’s PrEP information page.
What Is Doxy-PEP?
Doxy-PEP is another HIV-era prevention tool gaining attention in sexual health care, but it serves a different purpose than PrEP.
Doxy-PEP involves taking the antibiotic doxycycline after sex to reduce the risk of certain bacterial sexually transmitted infections, particularly syphilis and chlamydia. It may also reduce the risk of gonorrhea, although effectiveness varies.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health care providers should discuss doxy-PEP with gay and bisexual men and transgender women who have had a bacterial STI within the previous 12 months.
For eligible patients, the recommended dose is 200 milligrams of doxycycline as soon as possible within 72 hours after sex, with no more than 200 milligrams taken in a 24-hour period.
Doxy-PEP does not prevent HIV and is not a substitute for routine STI testing or treatment. Because antibiotics have side effects and can contribute to antibiotic resistance, doxy-PEP should be used under medical guidance.
Ask a sexual health provider whether doxy-PEP is appropriate for you and whether prescriptions are currently available.
You can also search for participating providers through the CDC’s Doxy-PEP Provider Locator or read the CDC’s guide to preventing STIs with doxy-PEP.
What If You Think You’ve Been Exposed to HIV?
If you believe you may have been exposed to HIV, don’t wait for your next routine testing appointment.
PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is emergency medication that can prevent HIV infection after a possible exposure.
PEP must be started within 72 hours of exposure, and the sooner it is started, the better.
A health care provider, urgent care clinic, or emergency department can evaluate whether PEP is appropriate. Treatment generally involves taking medication for 28 days.
PEP is different from PrEP. PrEP is used before potential HIV exposure, while PEP is used after a possible exposure.
Learn more through the CDC’s PEP resource page.
How Often Should You Get Tested?
The right testing schedule depends on your sexual activity, partners, medical history, and individual circumstances.
The CDC recommends that everyone ages 13 to 64 be tested for HIV at least once as part of routine health care. People with ongoing exposure risks may benefit from more frequent testing.
For sexually active gay and bisexual men, the CDC recommends HIV and STI screening at least annually, with screening every three to six months for some individuals based on their sexual health needs.
A complete STI screening may involve blood tests, urine samples, or swabs of the throat, rectum, or genitals, depending on sexual practices and possible exposure.
It’s also important to remember that many STIs have no noticeable symptoms. Feeling healthy doesn’t necessarily mean an infection isn’t present.
Talk with a health care provider about the tests and frequency that make sense for you.
Free At-Home Testing and Additional Resources
Not everyone can visit a clinic during business hours. Fortunately, Memphis residents have additional options.
The Shelby County Health Department provides information about free take-home HIV tests through 901HIVTesting.com. You can also check out EndHIV901.org for coalition news, studies, and resources.
Hope House also offers free at-home HIV testing options for adults 18 and older.
Friends For All operates sexual health vending machines offering free HIV self-tests, syphilis self-tests, and condoms. Visit Friends For All for locations and availability.
For additional providers, the CDC GetTested directory allows users to search for HIV, STI, and hepatitis testing services by ZIP code.
Taking Care of Yourself Starts With Knowing Your Options
Sexual health is part of overall health. Getting tested, asking questions, and exploring prevention options are routine ways to care for yourself and your partners.
Whether you need a free HIV test, a full STI screening, PrEP, doxy-PEP, or ongoing care, Memphis has organizations working to make these services more accessible.
You don’t have to wait until something feels wrong to take the next step.
Editor’s note: This resource guide was updated in October 2026. Testing hours, fees, locations, and medication availability may change. Contact providers directly to confirm current services before visiting. The guide is intended for general information and does not replace medical advice.
