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Free Sexual Health Services

A variety of resources on- and off-campus offer free sexual health services to students.  Click on the links to learn more:

• Free HIV/STI Testing
• Free Condoms
• Free HPV Vaccines
• Plan First
• Every Woman's Life

Free HIV/STI Testing

The Richmond City Health District Clinical Services (400 E. Cary St, 804-482-5500) offers a variety of STI/HIV services:

• The Tuesday Express Clinic offers free STI screening (gonorrhea, & chlamydia, HIV, & syphilis) from 5-6:30 p.m., first come first served.  This clinic is for patients who do not have symptoms.
• STI clinic hours have temporarily changed due to COVID-19.  Click on the link above for the most current information.  A limited number of same-day appointments are available.
  • Most services will be billed on a sliding fee scale or through health insurance.  Services may be free depending on the patient's self-reported income level.
  • Free treatment is available to anyone who has tested positive (at any location) for gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and/or syphilis.
  • Free testing and treatment is available to anyone who is a known contact to gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and/or syphilis.

Free Condoms

• VCU's RecWell offers free condoms to all enrolled students.  Visit their Condom Concierge online to order free condoms and other sexual health products.
• Student Health offers free condoms to students with appointments.  The Student Health Pharmacy also sells a variety of condoms at low prices ($3 for 6 latex condoms & $5 for 6 non-latex condoms). 
• The Richmond City Health District (400 East Cary Street) also offers free condoms during regular business hours (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). 
• Go to to condomfinder.org to find more free condoms near you. 

Free HPV Vaccines

Human papillomavirus or HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection. HPV infections can lead to genital warts or certain cancers, including cervical cancer.  

• HPV vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect against HPV infection, irrespective of gender.  They are the only vaccines that protect against cancers, such as cervical and anal cancers.  Click here for information about why the HPV vaccine is not just for women.  Students can see if they qualify for free or discounted HPV (Gardasil) vaccines by asking a Student Health provider, calling our Immunization Department at 804-827-8047, or by visiting merckhelps.com.
• If you have a uterus, the most important way to prevent cervical cancer is to get regular Pap smears beginning at age 21.  Follow this link to learn about reproductive & sexual health services offered at Student Health. 
• Don't forget that condoms are your friend and can also protect against HPV.

Plan First

Plan First provides free birth control options, STI testing, and other services to individuals who meet income limits and other criteria.

Every Woman's Life

Every Woman's Life is a public health program that offers free pap smears, breast exams, and mammograms to low-income patients 40-64 years of age.  This program also offers services to eligible patients ages 18-39 years who have abnormal pap smears or breast lumps.  Follow the link above and click on Richmond City for contact information at VCU and Bon Secours.  You can also call 434-477-5974 or 1-866-395-4968 for more information.