Where To Get Free HIV Testing And PrEP In Miami

Miami-Dade residents can get free, confidential HIV testing at Care Resource's Midtown and Little Havana health centers, through a Florida Department of Health mobile testing unit, or by ordering an at-home kit online — no appointment, no insurance, and no ID required at most sites.

Miami's LGBTQ+ community has always had to know where the doors are open, and testing is one of the clearest examples: the resources exist, but they're scattered across agencies with overlapping names and websites. Here's what's actually available right now, where to find it, and who's behind each program.

Where can I walk in for free HIV testing today?

Care Resource runs no-cost rapid HIV testing and wellness screenings at three Florida health centers: Midtown Miami at 3510 Biscayne Boulevard, Little Havana at 1800 SW 1st Street, and Fort Lauderdale at 871 West Oakland Park Boulevard, all open Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., according to Care Resource.

Rapid tests typically return results the same visit, and Care Resource also offers broader STI screenings at each location. The organization runs a mobile testing van that rotates through community sites around the county, so it's worth calling ahead — 305-576-1234 — to check where the van is parked that week before making a trip across town.

Separately, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County operates its own mobile testing unit offering free HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis screening plus prevention education, reachable through its counseling line at 786-792-5269, per the department.

Can I test at home without going anywhere?

Yes. The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County lets residents order a complimentary at-home HIV test kit online, with results in about 20 minutes, according to the department. Care Resource offers a similar at-home option: anyone 14 or older who lives in Miami-Dade or Broward County, hasn't previously tested positive, and hasn't tested in the last three months can request a no-cost kit, per Care Resource.

Both programs are built for people who can't easily get to a clinic during business hours, or who simply want to test in private before deciding on next steps. Neither requires proof of insurance, and both route to follow-up care if a result comes back reactive.

What is PrEP and how do I get it in Miami-Dade?

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a daily medication that substantially reduces the risk of acquiring HIV, and Miami-Dade has a countywide PrEP Workgroup dedicated to improving access. The workgroup brings together community members and healthcare providers on strategic planning and capacity building, with a parallel Youth Health workgroup focused specifically on getting PrEP and nPEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) to younger residents, according to the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County.

For anyone trying to start PrEP without a clear entry point, Care Resource's health centers and the county health department's testing sites are both reasonable first stops — testing is often the visit where a PrEP conversation starts, since providers there can screen and refer in the same appointment.

Where can LGBTQ+ youth find support beyond testing?

Pridelines, Miami-Dade's LGBTQ+ community center, connects young people and community members to HIV and STI prevention and treatment resources, including PrEP, PEP, and DoxyPEP, alongside its broader youth programming, according to Pridelines. The organization frames its work around community support and safe space rather than clinical care alone, and it regularly points people toward volunteer opportunities and community events as ways to stay connected beyond a single appointment.

For LGBTQ+ Miamians — especially younger ones — pairing a testing visit with a community organization like Pridelines can matter as much as the test itself. Prevention care lands differently when it's not the only reason someone walks through the door.

What other community programs support HIV prevention in Miami-Dade?

Beyond clinical testing, the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County runs several community-facing initiatives tied to its HIV Prevention Unit. The Miami Speakers Bureau brings together people living with HIV who share personal stories to address stigma, while the Hispanic Initiative and the Florida Black HIV/AIDS Coalition focus outreach on communities disproportionately affected by new diagnoses, according to the department.

A separate program, Faith Responds to AIDS, works to mobilize faith-based organizations around prevention and support. The HIV Prevention Unit also conducts outreach education at health fairs and community events across the county and offers customized workshops for groups that request them, per the department. None of these programs require a referral — organizations and individuals can reach the unit directly at 305-643-7420 to ask about scheduling a workshop or connecting with the Speakers Bureau.

Who do I call with questions?

Care Resource: 305-576-1234. Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County HIV Prevention Unit: 305-643-7420, or email test.miami@flhealth.gov. The department's mobile unit counseling line is 786-792-5269. All three numbers connect to staff who can point callers to the nearest current testing location, since mobile units and hours shift by week.

None of this requires figuring out the right agency on the first call — each of these lines can redirect to whichever program fits, whether that's a walk-in center, a mobile van, or an at-home kit mailed directly to your door. Pridelines is a useful fourth option for anyone who wants a community-center entry point rather than a straightforward clinical one, since it connects visitors to prevention and treatment resources alongside its youth programming, according to Pridelines.

Miami's LGBTQ+ community has built a health scene this dense in part because no single agency covers everyone. Care Resource, the county health department, and Pridelines each approach prevention from a different angle — walk-in clinic, public health infrastructure, community center — and together they cover more ground than any one of them could alone. Knowing all three exist, and which one fits a given moment, is most of the work.

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