ATTN: Novel Corona Virus Outbreak Response. Please call ahead instead of walking-in if you have: a fever; lower respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath); AND traveled to Wuhan City, China (or had close contact with a person who is under investigation for 2019-nCOV while that person was ill) within 14 days prior to illness.
ATTN: WE WILL NOT BE OFFERING OUR USUAL SATURDAY SERVICES FOR WOMEN, TRANS, AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING INDIVIDUALS ON 2/15 FROM 11-2PM**
**We will still be providing peer counseling (12pm-2:30pm), hepatitis testing (1-4pm), and anonymous HIV testing (1-4pm) that day.
Our Services
We do not require payment or documentation for any of our services. We are a sanctuary facility and welcome clients regardless of immigration status.
Acute Medical Care
The Berkeley Free Clinic provides limited acute medical care. Services are provided by volunteer lay health workers trained at the Berkeley Free Clinic with volunteer medical professionals. Mon, Wed-Fri 7pm - 9pm, same-day appointments only. Call at 5:45 to schedule an appointment. Clients experiencing housing insecurity may call in starting at 5:30pm, no documentation required.
We are now offering drop-ins for flu shots on Mon, Weds-Fri evenings from 7-9 pm and the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 7-9pm. May have limited capacity per night and suggest calling us at (510)548-2570 to check if we are able to see you that night.
Tuberculosis (TB) Testing
The Berkeley Free Clinic offers TB skin tests, also known as the PPD test. Mon, Wed-Fri 7pm - 9pm, 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7pm - 9pm, same-day appointments only. Call at 5:45pm to schedule an appointment. Clients experiencing housing insecurity may call in starting at 5:30pm, no documentation required.
We also offer TB testing on Saturdays 1pm - 4pm, same day appointments only. Call at noon to schedule an appointment on Saturdays.
Dental Services
Only available to individuals who have participated in the dental lottery - more information here. Our dental clinic is open Mon-Fri 7pm - 9pm.
Health Insurance and Food Benefit Navigation
1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month: Drop in from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Full counseling appointments are scheduled by appointment only. Please complete this form or call (510) 548-2570.
STI + HIV Testing, Treatment, & Linkage
The Berkeley Free Clinic provides free testing, treatment, and linkage for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Hours for these tests vary - see this page for more detail.
Hepatitis Testing + Counseling
The Berkeley Free Clinic provides free counseling and testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C and vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B along with flu vaccines.
Call Saturday at 12pm to schedule a same-day appointment OR drop in at 12pm. Appointment will be scheduled for between 1pm - 4pm.
Acute urogenital and gynecological care
The Saturday Services Section provides UTI treatment and acute gynecological and urogenital services for anyone who’s not a cis-gender man Sat 11am - 2pm, drop-in, trans clients and cis women only. - see this page for more details.
UTIs can also be treated Mon, Wed-Fri 7pm - 9pm, same-day appointments only. Call at 5:45 to schedule an appointment. Clients experiencing housing insecurity may call in starting at 5:30pm, no documentation required.
Peer Counseling
The Berkeley Free Clinic provides free, confidential peer counseling for individuals. Mon-Fri 6:30pm - 8:30pm, drop-in. Sat 12pm - 2:30pm, drop-in, trans clients and cis women only.
Trans Health
Trans and gender-nonconforming people can be seen any day of the week for any services. Pelvic exams are only provided on Saturday drop ins at 11am - see this page for more details.
Join our newest group, the Trans Health Collective on Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8pm, where community members participate in hanging out and building community; group and individual peer counseling; sharing knowledge, skills, and resources; assistance with local trans-specific and trans-competent healthcare; and funding for hormone prescriptions.
Eyeglasses and Vision Screenings
The Mindful Eyes Foundation provides free eyeglasses and vision screenings to eligible individuals. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 5:30pm - 7pm, drop-in only.
Call Center + Information Resource Collective
Have questions? Looking for a particular service or resource? The Berkeley Free Clinic is available by phone at (510) 548-2570 every day of the week to direct anyone to medical and other services that are appropriate for their financial position. Mon-Fri 5:30pm - 9pm, Sat 11am - 4:30pm, Sun 4pm - 8pm. You may also reference our resource wiki and resource page at any time.