Are you experiencing symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Call our GMHW Sexual Health Clinic at 202.745.6175 for a testing and treatment appointment! We welcome everyone in the community.
Our GMHW Sexual Health Clinic offers free testing for syphilis and HIV, and free screenings for chlamydia, gonorrhea and hepatitis C, as well as free evaluation and treatment for STI symptoms. For HIV testing, we provide both rapid and 4th generation testing at the clinic.
If you are a patient at Whitman-Walker, you can always schedule an acute appointment with a provider at either 1525 or Max Robinson Center by calling 202.745.7000. Please note, 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.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE GMHW SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC
Registering for the GMHW Sexual Health Clinic at 1525 14th St. NW
If you would like free HIV and STI testing and you do NOT have symptoms, you can schedule a testing appointment at Whitman-Walker at 1525 by calling 202.797.4439.
If you would like free HIV and STI testing, and you are currently experiencing symptoms, please call 202.745.6175 to schedule an appointment with the GMHW Sexual Health Clinic.
Registering for the GMHW Sexual Health Clinic at the Max Robinson Centera
If you would like free HIV and STI testing and you do NOT have symptoms, you can schedule a testing appointment at Max Robinson Center by calling 202.797.4439.
If you would like free HIV and STI testing, and you are currently experiencing symptoms, please call 202.745.6175 to schedule an appointment with the GMHW Sexual Health Clinic.
Registering for the GMHW Sexual Health Clinic at the Max Robinson Center
If you would like free HIV and STI testing and you do NOT have symptoms, you can schedule a testing appointment at Max Robinson Center by calling 202.797.4439.
If you would like free HIV and STI testing, and you are currently experiencing symptoms, please call 202.745.6175 to schedule an appointment with the GMHW Sexual Health Clinic.
Getting Your Results
Rapid HIV test results are available the same day 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 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 Sexual Health Clinic will contact you for any positive results which require treatment or additional medical care.
Treatment (Daytime STI Treatment Hours)
Whitman-Walker offers treatment for syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea if you tested positive for these STIs at Whitman-Walker Health through either our GMHW Sexual Health Clinic, our daytime 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 to receive STI treatment at Whitman-Walker.
STI treatment is available by appointment at Whitman-Walker at 1525 Monday through Thursdays, and at Max Robinson Center on Fridays. Please call 202.745.6105 to schedule a treatment appointment or for more information on our STI treatment services.
PrEP Education & Appointments
In addition to offering free STI & HIV testing, the GMHW Sexual Health Clinic offers to start clients 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 HIV that is transmitted through sex by at least 99 percent.
Our team at the GMHW Sexual Health 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, call 202.939.7690 or email prepclinic@whitman-walker.org to speak with one of our PrEP Navigators.
History of the GMHW Sexual Health Clinic
The Gay Men’s Health & Wellness Sexual Health Clinic (GMHW) is the longest-running program at Whitman-Walker. Starting back in 1973 as the Gay Men’s VD Clinic and run by a group of dedicated volunteers, this program serves as the foundation of Whitman-Walker. More than 45 years later, the GMHW Sexual Health Clinic is still run by volunteers with the support of Whitman-Walker staff – all of who are dedicated to providing quality, stigma-free sexual healthcare and treatment to the communities of greater Washington, DC. 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 GMHW Sexual Health Clinic, you may donate here.
