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STD Testing in Casco, ME: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

New HIV diagnoses in Cumberland County run about 54% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Casco, Maine, you have several options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See the list below.

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STD testing near Casco, ME

9 testing options are listed for Casco, ME. The nearest, Maine Family Planning, is about 17.1 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Highest rated 17.1 miles

Maine Family Planning

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Maine Family Planning in Norway tests for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B and C, and herpes on a sliding-scale fee, with appointments required; same-visit treatment is available for bacterial infections, and PrEP is covered for the uninsured.

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PrEP Prescribed and Monitored Here Directly

PrEP at Maine Family Planning means a prescription written and renewed on-site, with the required HIV and kidney-function monitoring built into the same care relationship. Not handed off elsewhere. PEP is also available through the clinic, with staffing to assess, prescribe, and follow through.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

Plenty of STI clinics cap their panel at HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Infections that get most of the attention. Maine Family Planning in Norway adds herpes, hepatitis B, and a rapid hepatitis C test, closing gaps that a stripped-down panel simply leaves open.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
9 Marston Street, Norway, ME 04268
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 17.1 miles

CCS Second Street Health Center

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

CCS Second Street Health Center in Auburn welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status means fees follow a sliding scale tied to income, and a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
60 Second Street, Auburn, ME 04210
Website
Community health center 17.6 miles

CCS @ Recovery Connections of Maine

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 8 reviews

CCS @ Recovery Connections of in Lewiston, welcomes walk-in patients for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified status ties fees to a sliding scale based on income, making a single visit (covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing) financially within reach for most budgets.

Sliding-scale
Address
103 Park Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Community health center 17.7 miles

Community Clinical Services

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Rated 2.3 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Community Clinical Services in Lewiston runs by appointment, and a single visit can cover testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and counseling: all on a sliding-scale fee that applies to everyone, with hepatitis A and B vaccines available on-site.

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Interpretation Services Built Into Every Appointment

Community Clinical Services arranges interpretation services for non-English-speaking patients as part of the appointment itself, not as an afterthought. That means clinical conversations about testing, diagnosis, and treatment options happen with language support present, not reconstructed afterward.

Hepatitis C and TB Testing Extend the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV, Community Clinical Services runs hepatitis C antibody testing and TB testing in the same appointment. Hepatitis C, when identified, moves into on-site management rather than being deferred elsewhere, and the hepatitis A and B vaccines are administered directly at the clinic.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
57 Birch Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 18.5 miles

CCS Pediatrics

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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews

A safety-net federally qualified health center about 19 miles from Casco. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
330 Sabattus Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Casco, ME

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home STD testing in Casco, ME

The nearest testing center is about 17 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Casco, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Casco, ME

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Cumberland County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Nordx

    11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME 04092

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Mainehealth-Maine Medical Center

    84 Campus Drive, Scarborough, ME 04074

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Portland Gastroenterology Center

    161 Marginal Way, 4th Floor, Portland, ME 04101

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Casco. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Clinicians near Casco, ME who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 616 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Casco. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 173 offer telehealth.

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Pharmacies near Casco, ME

No pharmacy near Casco, ME publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Rite Aid 3.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Hannaford Bros

    9.4 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 9.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy

    9.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 10.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Casco, ME.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Casco, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STDs & HIV in Cumberland County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Cumberland County, the county that includes Casco, compare with Maine and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#2 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Cumberland County vs Maine vs U.S.

Cumberland County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Cumberland County vs the state average
Infection Cumberland County Maine United States
Chlamydia
270.1 838 cases ▲ 24%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
72.2 224 cases ▲ 63%
44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.4 26 cases ▲ 58%
5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.9 12 cases ▲ 86%
2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.8 21 cases ▲ 51%
4.5 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Cumberland County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 7% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Cumberland County, chlamydia has risen from 254.7 to 270.1 per 100,000 (6%), gonorrhea has risen from 67.3 to 72.2 per 100,000 (7%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 5.9 to 8.4 per 100,000 (42%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Casco, ME

Adults uninsured
6.7%
Cumberland County
No routine checkup
19.9%
Cumberland County
Primary-care ratio
603 : 1
Cumberland County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 54.05
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 14th percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Cumberland County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Cumberland County (2023)

People living with HIV
247 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
17cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
222 · PnR 35.41

Cumberland County HIV care continuum (2023)

Cumberland County recorded 6.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Cumberland County residents living with HIV, 79.1% are in care · 75% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Cumberland County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Casco, ME

Along Roosevelt Trail and through the neighborhoods radiating outward (Pike's Corner, Cook's Mills, Crescent Lake) Casco is a town where families and long-term residents tend to stay, building lives and investment in the same place for decades. That stability shapes how health matters feel here: people know their community, and that visibility can make confidential health decisions feel more complicated. STI testing in and around Casco is available through the clinics and providers listed on this page, and the confidentiality that comes with testing is genuinely protected by law, regardless of who else you might run into at the grocery store or the post office. Young adults in Casco, those in their late teens through their thirties, face the same straightforward health questions as their peers anywhere: whether to get routine screening, how to do it discreetly, and where to turn for honest answers.

Testing doesn't require explaining yourself to anyone local; results are yours alone, and the medical records stay sealed. The comfort of staying put in one place for years shouldn't mean staying quiet about sexual health. Casco residents can access testing without broadcasting it, and without any assumption that results will travel beyond the clinic walls.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Casco, ME

Walkability 9.59 / 20 · Below average

At 9.59/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Casco generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 9 STD & STI testing locations in Casco, Maine, EasySTD

Casco sits in Cumberland County, ZIP 4015. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Quaker Hill
  • Mitchell Hill
  • Rattlesnake Mountain
  • Barton Hill
  • Tenny Hill
  • Leach Hill

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Pike's Corner
  • Cook's Mills
  • Crescent Lake
  • Casco Village
  • Edes Falls
  • South Casco

Major routes

  • US 302 (Roosevelt Trail)

STD testing in Casco, ME: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Cumberland County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Maine law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Casco-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab

What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Casco often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Maine

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Maine law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Maine, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Maine permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Maine

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Casco, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Casco, ME?

Yes, several local labs offer same-day walk-in testing; best to call first.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Casco, ME?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near Casco, ME?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near Casco, ME?

A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.

How common is chlamydia in Cumberland County?

Cumberland County reported ~270 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Maine average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Maine without a parent?

In Maine, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

Can I get PrEP near Casco, ME?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

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