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Free HIV, hepatitis C and STI testing in Hillcrest
Mon–Fri 10am–7pm; Sat 10am–3pm
The San Diego LGBT Community CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · thecentersd.org
Catch: By appointment (walk-ins only if there's space)
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Free HIV testing on weeknights at The Night Clinic (Hillcrest)
Mon–Thu 5–9pm
The Night Clinic (Family Health Centers of San Diego)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · fhcsd.org
Catch: Only HIV testing is free; STI tests have a low fee (may be waived)
Tomorrow 1 listings
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Free legal advice clinic in City Heights, Friday mornings (Community Law Project)
Fridays 8:45–10:45am through Dec 18 (closed Nov 27)
Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · cwclp.org
Catch: For low-income and vulnerable San Diegans
This weekend 2 listings
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Free hazardous waste and e-waste drop-off for Poway residents
Saturdays, 9am–3pm
Poway Household Hazardous Waste Collection FacilityNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · poway.org
Catch: Poway residents only; bring a formal ID or a current utility bill
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Free hazardous waste drop-off for City of San Diego residents
Wednesdays and Saturdays 9am–3pm, by appointment
Household Hazardous Waste Transfer Facility, Miramar LandfillCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
Catch: City of San Diego residents only; bring photo ID or a recent bill with your address · Appointment required (book on the City's online form)
Coming up 4 listings
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Free Fixit Clinic at Skyline Hills Library
Sat, Nov 7, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Skyline Hills LibrarySouth Bay
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
Catch: Sign up at events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic
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Free Fixit Clinic at Pacific Beach Library
Sat, Nov 21, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pacific Beach LibraryCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
Catch: Sign up at events.humanitix.com/sdfixitclinic
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Free legal advice clinic at Hoover High, Tuesdays (Community Law Project)
Tuesdays 11:45am–1:45pm through Dec 15 (closed Nov 24)
Hoover High School, parent centerCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · cwclp.org
Catch: For low-income and vulnerable San Diegans
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Free legal advice clinic downtown, Monday evenings (Community Law Project)
Mondays 5:30–7:30pm through Dec 14 (closed Nov 23)
First Lutheran ChurchCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · cwclp.org
Catch: For low-income and vulnerable San Diegans
Always free 19 listings
ServicesFree (usually $80)
Free national parks pass for military, veterans and Gold Star families
Ongoing
Federal recreation sites (e.g. Cabrillo National Monument) or Recreation.govCountywide
Verified Oct 21 · National Park Service
Catch: Military, dependents, veterans or Gold Star families only · Show photo ID with the pass · Federal sites only, not state or city parks
ServicesFree (worth about $20)
Free HIV test plus a $20 gift card for ages 18–24 (Hillcrest Youth Center)
3rd Friday of the month, 4–6pm
Hillcrest Youth CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · thecentersd.org
Catch: Ages 18–24 only
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Free bus, Trolley and COASTER rides for ages 18 and under
Every day, through June 30, 2027
MTS and NCTD transit, countywide
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego MTS
Catch: Set up a Youth PRONTO app account or card (online, by phone at 619-595-5636, or at a transit store) · Each rider needs their own account; a school ID alone doesn't work · Pilot runs through June 30, 2027
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Free monthly legal clinic with licensed attorneys in Hillcrest
2nd Thursday of the month, 10am–12pm
The San Diego LGBT Community Center (Auditorium)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · thecentersd.org
No catch
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Free blood pressure and glucose screenings in La Mesa
1st Thursday monthly, 10am–1pm
Grossmont Healthcare District Health & Wellness LibraryEast County
Verified Oct 21 · grossmonthealthcare-ca2.specialdistrict.org
No catch
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Free one-on-one Medicare counseling (HICAP)
Any day
HICAP (by phone; San Diego County office)Countywide
Verified Oct 22 · aging.ca.gov
Catch: For people 65+ on Medicare, under 65 with a disability on Medicare, or soon to be eligible
Services
Borrow tools free: u-Tool-ize Tool Library in National City
Mon and Wed, 4–6pm (reserved pickups during library hours)
National City Public Library (2nd floor)South Bay
Verified Oct 22 · ncpl.myturn.com
Catch: Ages 18+ with a National City Public Library card in good standing · Photo ID, a MyTurn account and a signed liability waiver
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Free California ID card for ages 62+
Any day
Any California DMV officeCountywide
Verified Oct 22 · California DMV
Catch: Ages 62 and older · Apply with the identity documents the DMV requires
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Free lifetime California State Parks pass for disabled veterans
Apply any time
California State Parks (statewide, including San Diego County)Countywide
Verified Oct 22 · California State Parks
Catch: Honorably discharged California veterans with 50%+ service-connected disability, ex-POWs or Medal of Honor · Apply and get approved first
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Free socks, toiletries, clothes and food on Thursdays (Project Compassion, Hillcrest)
Thursdays 10am–2pm
The San Diego LGBT Community Center (main lobby)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · thecentersd.org
Catch: For unhoused and resource-impacted community members
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Free home safety repairs for adults 60+ (JFS Fix-It)
By appointment: call (858) 637-3210
Jewish Family Service of San Diego (in your home)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Jewish Family Service
Catch: Ages 60+ · Homes in the Central, North Central, South and East county regions (North County: Interfaith Community Services) · May be limited to low-income older adults
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Free memory screening at Alzheimer's San Diego
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., by appointment
Alzheimer's San Diego (Kearny Mesa, San Marcos or National City)Countywide
Verified Oct 22 · alzsd.org
Catch: Appointment required: call 858-492-4400
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Free, confidential counseling at the San Diego Vet Center
Mon–Fri, 8am–4:30pm
San Diego Vet CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Catch: Combat-theater service or military sexual trauma required (some family members also served)
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Free smoke alarms installed in your home (Red Cross)
By request
In your home (request online)Countywide
Verified Oct 21 · American Red Cross
Catch: Request form and scheduled appointment required
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Free home energy upgrades from SDG&E
Ongoing; income limits run June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
In your home (SDG&E service area)Countywide
Verified Oct 21 · SDG&E
Catch: Income limits apply (e.g. $39,900 for 1 person, $82,500 for 4) or enrollment in programs like CalFresh · Active SDG&E account; in-home visit · Some upgrades need the property owner's OK
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Free at-home flu and COVID-19 shots for homebound residents
By request
County of San Diego (at your home)Countywide
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego County
Catch: Only for county residents who have difficulty leaving home
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Free lifetime national parks pass for people with permanent disabilities
Ongoing
Federal recreation sites, by mail or Recreation.govCountywide
Verified Oct 21 · National Park Service
Catch: Proof of permanent disability required · Show photo ID with the pass
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Free legal help from USD School of Law clinics
By appointment: call (619) 260-7470
University of San Diego School of Law Legal ClinicsCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · University of San Diego
Catch: Most clinics have income limits (callers are screened) · Appointment only: no walk-ins · You pay court filing fees and similar costs (disclosed in advance)
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Free home water check-up, with possible free low-flow showerheads
By appointment
In your home (City of San Diego water customers)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
Catch: Only for homes billed by the City of San Diego water department · Someone must be home · Free devices aren't guaranteed