APEL Health Services Center Inc. empowers Jacksonville’s inner-city
communities with free and confidential health screenings, HIV
testing, and preventive care.
APEL Health Services Center, Inc. is a trusted community-based organization serving the inner-city neighborhoods of Jacksonville, Florida. For over two decades, we’ve focused on improving the health and quality of life of our community through street outreach, education, and preventive health services.
Our certified Health Educators provide Diabetes, Hypertension, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS screenings, along with counseling and one-on-one support to help clients make informed decisions about their long-term well-being.
Whether you need confidential HIV testing, chronic disease screenings, or guidance on your health goals, APEL Health is here to provide judgment-free, compassionate support — right where you are.
Early detection and preventive care are key to long-term wellness.
Regular testing helps you monitor your vital health metrics and catch early warning signs…
Hepatitis C is often silent — early testing can prevent long-term liver damage…
The only way to know your HIV status is to get tested. APEL provides confidential and…
Our team actively reaches individuals where they are, offering on-site testing, prevention…
Use these helpful resources to stay informed and proactive:
What Is HIV & How Do You Get It?
Trusted education from HIV.gov
Learn About PrEP
Understand how PrEP helps prevent HIV
Get Tested for HIV
Know your status and protect your health
Schedule Your HIV Test!
Managing Diabetes & Hypertension
CDC-backed guidance for preventing chronic conditions
Our team is here to support you — confidentially, respectfully, and without judgment.
APEL Health Services Center, Inc. (APEL), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was founded as an HIV/AIDS outreach program in Jacksonville/Duval County, Florida in 1999 and incorporated as an independent agency receiving IRS tax-exempt status in June 2005.