40 Years of the AIDS Epidemic
Forty years ago, the first sign of the HIV/AIDS epidemic appeared as a 527-word report by Dr. Michael Gottlieb in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
Happy Pride Month!
This June, APLA Health celebrates Pride Month by applauding LGBTQ+ activists and their allies, who are working to ensure that every individual, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, receives the full protection of the law.
Swab and Chill
If you are over 18 and interested in receiving a free at-home HIV test kit, we can help. The process is confidential, safe, and consists of three easy steps.
The Conviction of Derek Chauvin
While the verdict may seem like justice, it is not. Justice would have been George Floyd never dying in the first place.
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
We are committed to establishing safe and effective processes for administering vaccines to all who are eligible and choose to get vaccinated. We have added a FAQ to make critical information about vaccines available as it is released.
PrEP Express
Take charge of your sexual health! Discover your options for PrEP & PEP with APLA Health at our simple new website, prepexpress.org
Introducing APLA Health Center, CDU/MLK Medical Campus
APLA Health is constructing its newest federally qualified health center on the campus of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science across from Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital.
APLA Health and AHH To Merge
APLA Health and Alliance for Housing and Healing will join forces on July 1, 2021, to improve the health and well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and focus on the needs of the LGBTQ+ community in Los Angeles County.
APLA Health Announces $20 Minimum Wage
APLA Health announced a new $20 per hour minimum wage for its workforce, $5 above the Los Angeles County minimum wage and exceeding the estimated County living wage.
Stay In the Loop
We track the issues and legislation that impact our community. In the latest update:
- Stimulus payments and SSI
- Impact of COVID-19 on Ending the Epidemics, and
- Information for renters
Sign Up for CalFresh
If you have been impacted by COVID-19, we are here to help with enrolling into CalFresh, a program that helps you purchase food at participating supermarkets, restaurants, and farmers markets. Contact a benefits specialist today!
Just $50 Feeds a Client for a Month
Our NOLP food pantries help people with HIV live longer, healthier lives. Help us ensure no one goes hungry.
Primary Medical Care
We provide free and low-cost medical care to the LGBT community.
COVID-19 Vaccines
We have added a FAQ to make critical information about vaccines available as it is released.
PrEP & PEP
Want to know how PrEP can help you stay HIV-negative? Talk to us!
Stay in the know!
Keep up with all of the latest news from APLA Health, get advance notice about upcoming special events, receive our quarterly newsletter, Optimist, and register for advocacy alerts.
Advocacy
Whether it's meeting helping pass legislation or meeting with elected officials, we're fighting for the LGBT and HIV communities.
Locations & Hours
Building Hours
Monday: 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Clientline
(Registration & General Information for clients with HIV)
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. for registration and in-person assistance
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. for telephone calls
213.201.1500
Behavioral Health Services, Suite 301
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
213.201.1621
All Other Client Services
Monday / Wednesday / Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday / Thursday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
213.201.1600
Primary Care Clinic
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dental Clinic
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Behavioral Health
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Health Clinic / Dental Clinic / Behavioral Health
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Health Clinic (Telehealth Only)
Tuesday / Thursday: 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Health Clinic (Suite 310)
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Behavioral Health Clinic (Suite 500)
Monday: 8:30 a.m.-noon; 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-noon; 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.-noon; 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Dental Clinic
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Education Center
3741 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(next door to the Gleicher/Chen Health Center)
213.201.1600
HOURS
Education Center
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
This office provides benefits and housing support to clients with HIV who live in West Hollywood, as well as behavioral health services to anyone living in West Hollywood. Hours vary depending on client need and staff availability. Please call 213.201.1450 for more information.
Walgreens Pharmacy
3745 S. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
(next door to the Gleicher/Chen Health Center)
323.801.0261
HOURS
Pharmacy
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday / Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
