Sexual Health & Testing - San Francisco AIDS Foundation
Sexual Health/STI Testing • San Francisco, CA • Since 1982
About
Summary: The San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) is a long-standing nonprofit based in San Francisco, founded in 1982 to combat HIV/AIDS. It provides direct services, public education, and advocacy aimed at ending the AIDS epidemic in the U.S. Core offerings include HIV/STI testing, healthcare and behavioral health services, mental health support, harm reduction, and public health advocacy. SFAF operates across multiple San Francisco offices (HQ at 940 Howard St) and emphasizes HIV testing, STI screening, and related health services as part of its mission. The organization is nonprofit, with a strong accountability profile (Charity Navigator rating) and a notable history as one of the nation’s largest community-based AIDS service groups. Contact: info@sfaf.org or 415-487-3000.
Clinic Type
Sexual Health/STI Testing
Address
Magnet sexual health clinic in the Castro and sites across San Francisco
Phone
415-437-3456
prep@sfaf.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 92% recommend (427 reviews)
- Yelp (aggregate mention): 3.5/5.0 (252 reviews)
Patients praise
- Welcoming, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment
- Knowledgeable and professional staff dedicated to LGBTQ+ care
- Access to free, confidential, and essential sexual health services (HIV/STI testing, PrEP, Doxy PEP)
- Convenient and comfortable facilities
- Active efforts to improve clinic processes and client experience
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of impatient or short staff interactions
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling, including long wait times or limited availability
- Instances of perceived lack of responsiveness to patient needs
- Historical allegations (circa 2015) regarding organizational leadership and resource allocation priorities
"I think this place is the best of the best. All of the staff treats you like its a 4 star hotel. Everyone is knowledgeable and helpful and completely non judgemental. And its free!!!"
— Find Recovery Center (User Review)"I'm experiencing a lack of interest on the part of Strut/Magnet and I've been a client of theirs for 5+ years? I'm not receiving prompt return of..."
— Yelp Review (December 2025)"The clinic's environment that fosters comfort and acceptance. Customers of Strut reflect a deep appreciation for the services provided."
— Wheree (Summary of customer feedback)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Trans Health Care - San Francisco AIDS Foundation — Aug 28, 2025
- The latest from our sexual health Magnet clinic - San Francisco AIDS Foundation — Feb 18, 2026
- Magnet serves 10,000 PrEP clients - San Francisco AIDS Foundation — Oct 29, 2025
- Lost health insurance? Here are resources to know about - San Francisco AIDS Foundation — Jan 5, 2026
- SFAF celebrates 10 year anniversary of Strut - San Francisco AIDS Foundation — Jun 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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