Dallas County
Free HIV Testing in Dallas
No-cost and reduced-cost HIV testing reachable from Dallas, gathered from what the CDC and each local provider states about its own services.
Who the CDC recommends get tested
The CDCrecommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 get tested for HIV at least once. People with certain risk factors are advised to test more often, such as annually, and the CDC notes that sexually active gay and bisexual men may benefit from testing every three to six months. The agency states that most HIV tests are available for free or at a reduced cost.
Start with the CDC's own locator tool
The CDC directs the public to gettested.cdc.gov, a federal tool for locating HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis testing and vaccines nearby. It is described as pointing users to clinics that provide confidential services, many of them free or low-cost, including healthcare providers, medical clinics, community health centers, hospitals, and at-home self-tests. Because it draws on a live, federally maintained database, it will generally reflect current options more accurately than any static list, including this one.
Local no-cost and reduced-cost options
Dallas County Health and Human Services
DCHHSdescribes its Sexual Health Clinic as offering confidential, comprehensive STI and HIV testing, including diagnosis, treatment, and education. The county states these services are available to qualifying Dallas County residents.
Prism Health North Texas
Prism Health North Texas describes offering rapid HIV testing with results within minutes, along with confidential, discreet testing and counseling services. Its site references a sliding fee scale and Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program assistance for people who need it, and states its services are for everyone, regardless of background, gender, or sexual orientation.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
AHFdescribes its Wellness Centers and Healthcare Centers, including a Dallas location, as offering free and accessible HIV and STD testing. It states it runs both mobile testing units and fixed-site locations open to anyone in need.
Hours, walk-in policy, fees, and eligibility at any of these organizations can change. Confirm current details directly with the organization, or through gettested.cdc.gov, before a visit.
Deciding where to go
If you want a broader look at how these options differ, including LGBTQ+-focused care and what to weigh before choosing one, see HIV Testing Resources: A Decision Guide. If you test negative and want to reduce future risk, seeDallas PrEP & HIV Prevention.