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Free COVID Testing in San Francisco

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If you’ve seen the news, you know things are getting pretty dire. COVID is spiking all over the country and even though San Francisco has done a great job of keeping rates down so far, we’ve had to roll back indoor dining. Luckily there is Free COVID Testing in San Francisco

If you’ve been out and about, having drinks and food with friends, or attending protests or celebrations in the street, you should get a COVID test, even if you’re not exhibiting symptoms. It’s important that all of us take an active roll in keeping each other safe. Anyone living or working San Francisco can get tested for FREE at any of these 12 sites.

Shout out to Funcheap for collecting the following information.

Free COVID Testing in San Francisco

City Run Sites (By Appointment Only)

Embarcadero Test Site

Walk-through and drive-through, with an appointment.

Pier 30/32
7 days a week, 8 am to 6 pm.

Book at Embarcadero

CityTestSF at Alemany Farmers Market

Walk-through and drive-through. Drop ins allowed
This site launches on 11/17/20 replacing the SoMa test site that was at 600 7th St.

100 Alemany Boulevard
– Monday, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm
– Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
– Friday, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Book at Alemany

Southeast Community Center Test Site

Walk-through, with an appointment.

1800 Oakdale (entrance at 1200 Phelps)
Monday to Friday, 7am to 7pm.

Book at Southeast Community Center

Neighborhood Test Sites

Test sites that are open to the public, but target uninsured or local residents. Limited Capacity

Castro Mission Testing Site

For uninsured or SF Health Network patients. Children can get tested here.

3850 17th Street
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 12 pm to 4 pm

415-682-1740
Call to schedule an appointment. You can drop in.

Chinese Hospital Test Site

Open to everyone. Check your eligibility when you make an appointment.

845 Jackson Street
Monday through Saturday, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, except holidays.

628-228-2828
Call to schedule an appointment.

Maxine Hall Testing Site

For uninsured or SF Health Network patients. Children can get tested here.

1181 Golden Gate Avenue

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30 am to 12pm, 1 pm to 4 pm
Wednesday, 8:30 am to 12 pm

415-682-1740
Call to schedule an appointment. You can drop in.

Mission Neighborhood Health Center

Focused on Mission residents and community members.

240 Shotwell St, in the parking lot.
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

415-552-3870; 2217
Call to schedule an appointment.

Potrero Hill Health Center Testing Site

For uninsured or SF Health Network patients. Children can get tested here.

1050 Wisconsin Street
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 11:30 am and 1:30 pm to 3:15 pm

415-682-1740
Site is drop-in only. No appointment needed.

Southeast Health Center Testing Site

For uninsured or SF Health Network patients. Children can get tested here.

2401 Keith Street
7 days a week, 8 am to 12 pm and 1pm to 5pm

415-682-1740
Call to schedule an appointment. You can drop in.

Sunnydale HOPE SF Testing Site

For uninsured or SF Health Network patients and Sunnydale residents.

1652 Sunnydale Avenue
Tuesday 12 pm to 3 pm
Thursday 10 am to 2 pm

628-217-5320
Drop in only.

Tenderloin Neighborhood Testing Site at GLIDE

Focused on residents of the Tenderloin neighborhood.

No insurance needed. No ID needed.

Walk-through
GLIDE parking lot, 330 Ellis Street

Make an appointment at 330 Ellis Street on Thursdays and Fridays, 10 am to 4 pm.

Testing happens on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 am to 4 pm. You must have an appointment to get tested.

ZSFG Testing Site

For uninsured or SF Health Network patients. Children can get tested here.

1001 Potrero Avenue
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm

415-682-1740
Call to schedule an appointment.

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