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How do I find an HIV clinic near me?

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Start with a free locator: HIV.gov lists HIV care and related services; HRSA’s Find a Health Center can help you find primary care with fees based on income and family size. Call a listed clinic to confirm HIV services, new-patient availability and costs. If you just received a positive result, ask the testing site to arrange follow-up testing if needed and connect you promptly with HIV care.[1][2]

Step one: use a free federal locator

Government locators can help you find care by location. HIV.gov’s HIV Services Locator lists HIV care, testing and related services such as housing and mental-health care. It is a starting point: confirm the services and appointment process with the listed organization.[1][3]

HRSA’s Find a Health Center searches the nationwide health-center network. Try nearby towns or a wider search area if you do not find a suitable site close to home. Ask whether a center provides HIV treatment itself or refers patients to another clinician.[2]

Which kind of clinic fits your situation

Ryan White-funded providers help low-income people with HIV obtain care and support when other coverage leaves gaps. Eligibility generally requires documented HIV, income within the local limit and residence in the service area.[11] Search HRSA’s Ryan White provider locator and ask the clinic to explain eligibility and costs.[4]

Community health centers offer primary care and may also provide dental, behavioral-health and HIV services directly or by referral. HRSA-funded centers must offer a sliding-fee discount program based on income and family size for covered services in their approved scope. Ask which services are available at the location you choose.[5]

Your current doctor may already be an option. Ask your primary care provider whether they treat HIV; if they do not, they can refer you to a clinician who specializes in HIV care[1].

Two more locators worth trying

CDC’s HIV prevention services page links to tools for finding testing and prevention services, including PrEP and PEP, and to a free self-test ordering program. Kit eligibility and availability are set by that program; a locator listing is not a booked appointment or a guarantee of a free kit.[6]

The American Academy of HIV Medicine’s Referral Link directory lets you search by ZIP code and distance. Listings indicate Academy membership and credential status; inclusion alone does not mean every provider is Academy-credentialed. Confirm HIV experience, insurance participation and whether the practice accepts new patients.[1][7]

What to ask on the first call

Ask four things: do you take new clients living with HIV, do you have an eligibility or intake worker, what should I bring, and what will this cost me. An HIV care provider prescribes and monitors your HIV medication, manages your overall health, and connects you with case managers and other members of your care team[1].

Do not let the cost question stop the call. Health centers serve people regardless of ability to pay, adjust fees according to income and family size, and will not turn you away because you are uninsured or cannot afford to pay[1] — the sliding fee scale is a program requirement, not a favor[5]. And book early: federal guidance is to start medical care and HIV treatment as soon as possible after diagnosis, and treatment is recommended for everyone living with HIV regardless of how long they have had the virus or how healthy they feel[1].

Finding a clinic in Florida

Florida Ryan White Part B services are coordinated through local consortia lead agencies. Ask the Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline for a local referral: English 800-352-2437, Spanish 800-545-7432, Haitian Creole 800-243-7101, or TTY 888-503-7118. The operator lists Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Saturday10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and Sunday2–6:30 p.m.[12][8]

Miami-Dade DOH lists testing, counseling, care referrals and an at-home HIV test-kit request route for county residents. Broward DOH lists free confidential testing through partners and an HIV/syphilis self-test request line at 954-847-8132. Check the county pages for current requirements and availability. A self-test result may need clinical follow-up; follow the kit’s instructions.[9][10]

Related questions

Can I get HIV care if I have no insurance?

Yes, care options exist without insurance. Ryan White providers can help eligible people with HIV, subject to local income and residency rules. HRSA-funded health centers use sliding-fee discounts based on income and family size. Call to ask about HIV services, enrollment and costs.[4][5][11]

What is the difference between a Ryan White clinic and a community health center?

Ryan White funding supports HIV care and related services for eligible clients. Community health centers offer broader primary care with a sliding-fee discount program. A center may also receive Ryan White funding, but services vary by location; confirm that it provides the HIV care you need.[4][5]

Do I need an HIV specialist, or can my regular doctor treat HIV?

Ask your primary care provider whether they have experience treating HIV or can refer you. The AAHIVM Referral Link directory is another option; it identifies membership and credential status, which are not the same thing. Confirm the clinician’s experience and availability.[1][7]

How soon after a positive test should I start care?

Arrange HIV care as soon as possible after diagnosis and ask the testing site to help make the connection. Treatment is recommended for everyone with HIV, and clinicians can explain how promptly to begin in your circumstances. Same-day linkage may be available, but it is not guaranteed everywhere.[1]

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Last reviewed: September 2026 by the RiseUpToHIV team. Educational content only — not medical advice.

References & Sources

  1. HIV.gov — Locate an HIV Care Provider; referral pathways, prompt linkage and treatment guidance. Source. ↩↩↩↩↩↩↩↩ ↩ ↩ ↩
  2. HRSA — Find a Health Center; nationwide locator. Source. ↩↩ ↩
  3. HIV.gov — HIV Testing Sites & Care Services Locator. The standalone locator tool covering testing services, housing providers, health centers, and other service providers. ↩
  4. HRSA Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program — Available Care and Services. Ryan White eligibility: HIV diagnosis, low income by local criteria, and no insurance or insurance that does not cover needed care. ↩ ↩ ↩
  5. HRSA Health Center Program Compliance Manual, chapter9 — Sliding Fee Discount Program. Source. ↩↩ ↩ ↩
  6. CDC — Find HIV Prevention Services; locator and self-test program links. Source. ↩
  7. AAHIVM Referral Link — ZIP/radius search and membership/credential disclaimer. Source. ↩ ↩
  8. Florida DOH — HIV/AIDS services and local consortia lead-agency pathway. Source. ↩↩
  9. Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County — HIV/AIDS Services. Testing, counseling, referrals, PrEP and PEP locator help, and free at-home test kits for county residents. ↩
  10. Florida Department of Health in Broward County — HIV Counseling and Testing. Free confidential testing through partner agencies and free HIV and syphilis self-test kits by phone request at 954-847-8132. ↩
  11. HRSA PCN21-02 — Eligibility and Payor of Last Resort. Source. Checked September 21, 2026. ↩ ↩
  12. 211 Big Bend — Florida HIV/AIDS Hotline languages and operating hours. Source. Checked September 21, 2026. ↩

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