Haight Ashbury Free Clinic (HealthRIGHT 360)
HealthRIGHT 360 not only provides hepatitis C & HIV testing, counseling, and treatment, but also many other health services including dental, psychiatric, and routine checkups.
*No medical insurance needed.
Mission St. Branch:
1563 Mission St
San Francisco 94103
415-746-1940
Hours: M: 8:45a – 7:30p and T-F: 8:45a – 5p
Clayton St. Branch
558 Clayton St
San Francisco 94117
415-746-1950
Hours: M-F: 8:45a – 12p and 1p – 5p
San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFGH) Liver Clinic
Confidential hepatitis C testing and treatment are offered at the ZSFGH Liver Clinic.
1001 Potrero Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
Building 5, 3F Suite 3D
Inquiries: 628-206-8823
Scheduling: 628-206-2406
Liver Clinic Hours: M-F: 8a – 5p
Please call for list of accepted insurance plans.
Other Services: Hepatitis C Class: Wed: 3-4p
San Francisco Homeless Outreach Team (SFHOT) Street Medicine
Provides navigation services to help the vulnerable and homeless find shelter and housing as well as provide health-related outreach and care management services.
Dispatch and Outreach Call: 415-355-7401
Request Street Outreach
Dispatch – 5:30am to 10:00pm
Outreach – 6:30am to 10:00pm
Therapeutic Transport – 10:00 pm to 7:00 am
SFHOT Referral
By email:
SFHOTreferral@sfdph.org
By phone: 415-470-3201
For more resources SFHOT offers, please click here.
Tom Waddell Urgent Care Clinic
50 Lech Walesa (Ivy) Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-355-7400
Hours:
M-F: 8a – 6p and Sat: 8:30a – 5p
*Closed on Sundays & holidays.
Tom Waddell Urban Health Transgender (TG) Clinic
Provides integrated healthcare in a trusting and respectful environment to those who identify as transgender. The TG Clinic not only treats medical issues related to gender, but also provides primary care, mental health care, and social services
230 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Hours: Tue: 1:30p – 5p
*Please call the TG voicemail line at 415-355-7588 to make an appt.
Berkeley Free Clinic
Provides free counseling and testing if you can provide proof of income or lack of income. Check and see if your gross monthly income corresponding to your household size qualifies by checking on their website.
2339 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
info@berkeleyfreeclinic.org
510-548-2570 (or 800-6-CLINIC)
Clinic Hours:
Clinic days and hours may vary, so be sure to check back on the official website for the most up to date schedules.
Other Bay Area (Local) Resources
End Hep C Services in SF
List of local (San Francisco-based) resources where patients can find the nearest needle exchange, treatment center, etc.
SF Hep C Testing Services List (PDF)
List of local (SF-based) hepatitis testing and vaccination services. Please click on each resource’s individual site or call their number to check for more information and availability.
Covered California
The only place to get federal premium assistance to help Californians buy brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
National Resources
National Hotline for Help and Support for Hep C: 877-HELP-4-HEP
The National Hotline offers patients referrals to experienced hepatitis C doctors for medical visits, labs, medications, and support groups.
Free Online Hepatitis Risk Assessment
A risk assessment provided by the CDC to see if you should seek hepatitis A, B, and/or C testing (viral hepatitis testing) and treatment.
Information on Health Insurance & Help for Co-payments
Other Health Insurance/Medical Plan Options
To find more ways to get health insurance, visit healthcare.gov
The Fair Pricing Coalition has programs that offer help with insurance co-pays for HIV and hepatitis C drugs.
Support Groups
American Liver Foundation Support Groups and More
This webpage provides state-based support group contact and information, online support groups, support for caregivers, suggested readings and brochures, among many other subgroups of patients going through various stages of hepatitis C recovery.
vCDC Hep C Information
Hep C General Factsheet
This factsheet provides basic hepatitis C information including, meaning, cause, spread, symptoms and signs, who should get tested, as well as treatment and prevention recommendations. (Spanish Version: Click Here)
Hep C and Injection Drug Use Factsheet
This factsheet provides not only basic hepatitis C information but also information on how the infection is spread and prevention methods, especially among those who inject drugs. (Spanish Version: Click Here)
Viral Hepatitis Information for Gay and Bisexual Men
This factsheet provides general information about hepatitis A, B, and C (viral hepatitis), the severity of viral hepatitis, treatment, vaccinations, and testing, mainly for gay and bisexual men.
More Hep C Information
Hep C Information Center
The American Liver Foundation provides information on hepatitis C diagnosis, treatment, and support groups as well as an email subscription option.
Slideshow Summary of Viral Hepatitis
WebMD provides a short, picture-filled slide presentation on the symptoms, risk factors, and ways each viral hepatitis infection is spread as well as a diagnosis section and who should be tested, and what happens if you test positive.
Learn More About HIV/AIDS
STDs and HIV Factsheet
The STD and HIV Factsheet uses a question and answer format to provide information about the risks and health concerns of sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV.
HIV Basics
An overview of HIV/AIDs, including testing and prevention, how to start and stay in HIV care, and living well with HIV.