There are two clinics that are operated by The City of Philadelphia where customers can walk in that specialize only in sexually transmitted diseases.
Health Center 1» Hours
500 South Broad Street 7:45 am - 4 pm / Mon-Fri
Philadelphia, PA 19146 4:30 am - 7 pm/ Mon-Wed
(215) 685-6570
Note: The STD clinic opens at 1 pm on the first Wednesday of each month. On very busy days, the clinic may close earlier than the times listed above.
Health Center 5 » Hours
1900 N 20th Street 7:30 am - 5 pm / Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri
Philadelphia, PA 19121 8:00 am - 8 pm / Tue
(215) 685-2933
Note: The STD clinic at Health Center 5 opens at 1 pm on the first Wednesday of each month.
The clinics are closed on weekends and municipal holidays.
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Any Philadelphia resident can receive diagnostic services and treatment for a sexually transmitted disease.
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All services, including testing and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), are free and confidential.
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STDs are caused by bacteria or viruses that are transmitted from person to person through oral, anal, or vaginal sex.
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Because of the high risk of re-infection, STDs are not considered to be fully treated until all exposed sex partners are treated.
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The STD Control Program works to control the spread of STDs in Philadelphia, including Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis.
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Services include:
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Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of STDs.
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Controlling the spread of STDs by offering confidential services, including referral, testing, and treatment to the sex partners of infected people.
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Education, urine-based screening, and treatment for Gonorrhea and Chlamydia in all Philadelphia public high schools.
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Advice and consultation to doctors, nurses, and other community partners about the diagnosis and treatment of STDs.
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Free male and female condoms.
If you are a provider and would like to report an STD, please call (215) 685-6737.
