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At Friends For All Memphis (Friends), we offer care, support, education, and resources to help our Memphis and Mid-South Friends live happier, healthier lives. Friends provides free STI/HIV testing, access to healthier foods, and low-cost mental health resources. Learn more and get care today!
For nearly 40 years, Friends For All has been dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care to the Memphis community. While we began as a leader in HIV and AIDS services, we've expanded to offer many low-to-no-cost health and social services, including free HIV and STI testing, clinical care, behavioral health support, and living assistance. With Memphis ranking among the highest in the nation for new HIV cases, we are committed to reaching even more people by providing free HIV and STI testing, treatment, prevention, and education through our new headquarters at 1548 Poplar Ave in Midtown Memphis, Tennessee.
GET CARE
Friends For All offers several low-to-no-cost care services and resources to help our Mid-South Friends live happier and healthier. Read more to get access to low-to-no-cast care services from your Friends!
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Friends For All offers free HIV testing and STI testing at three different locations in Memphis:
Full panel (STI & HIV) walk-in testing is available every Monday from 9AM- 4PM at 1548 Poplar Ave.
Full panel (STI & HIV) mobile testing is available through our mobile care unit around Memphis daily.
Rapid walk-in HIV testing is available everyday at our headquarters at 1548 Poplar Ave, 9AM- 4PM (testing ends at 3PM on Fridays).
Full panel (STI & HIV) testing appointments can be made by texting “APPT” to this number.
Testing and outreach events conduct rapid HIV testing in the Memphis community weekly, including some weekends.
View all testing dates and opportunities here!
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HIV is treatable, not a death sentence. One daily pill can achieve undetectable status within 90 days, meaning you cannot transmit or pass along HIV, allowing normal life expectancy and safer sexual practices. Click here to learn more about your treatment options.
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Friends For All offers our Mid-South Friends several low-to-no-cost options to help prevent you from contracting HIV & STIs.
PrEP: At Friends, we offer Truvada, Descovy, and Apretude for PrEP, a highly effective medication to prevent HIV infection, reducing risk by up to 99%. However, it does not prevent other STIs.
PEP: We also offer limited access to Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). PEP is a medication taken within 72 hours to prevent HIV infection after potential exposure. PEP does not protect against other STIs or pregnancy. It is not a substitute for regular HIV prevention methods like PrEP, condoms, reducing partners, or abstinence.
Condom Distribution: Condoms are an effective tool in preventing HIV and other STIs. When used properly, they reduce the risk of STIs by up to 98%. Our locations offer a range of free condoms, including non-latex options. If you need guidance on proper condom use, our staff is available to provide education.
Click here to learn more about our prevention options.
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Did you know that Friends For All now has a mobile unit? In 2023, our mobile unit FRED joined our team to help us reach more of our Mid-South Friends through outreach, testing, and medical services. Whether you have no access to transportation or are looking to have testing at an organizational event, our team can help!
Click here to learn more about our mobile unit.
Upcoming Testing Dates
Friends For All offers free testing options nearly every day! Rapid HIV testing is available nearly every day through walk-in testing and at our outreach events. You can also get full-panel testing done through our mobile unit or at our clinic (The Corner) in the Cooper-Young area. View all upcoming testing opportunities below!
