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STD Testing in Chelan Falls, WA: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia cases in Chelan County are 26% less common than the average in the US. Whether this is your first STI test or a routine screening in Chelan Falls, Washington, weigh your options: some clinics accept walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits adapt to your schedule. Below is a list of options in this area.

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STD testing near Chelan Falls, WA

2 testing options are listed for Chelan Falls, WA. The nearest, Columbia Valley Community Health CVCH, is about 2.8 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.

Community health center 2.8 miles

Columbia Valley Community Health CVCH

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Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 69 reviews

Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH) in Chelan is a community health center, meaning STI care sits within a broader primary-care infrastructure: gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis A, B, and C testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, and sliding-scale fees, with appointments required. Services are delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish Spoken Directly in the Exam Room

Spanish-speaking patients at most clinics navigate their care through an intermediary, a remote voice on a device, a relay that flattens nuance. At CVCH in Chelan, Spanish is a working clinical language: history, counseling, and treatment are handled directly in Spanish, keeping the full weight of the conversation intact.

Tenofovir and Emtricitabine Prescribed and Monitored Here

CVCH prescribes Truvada and Descovy for PrEP, and PEP for post-exposure prevention. Both managed within the clinic's primary-care structure. That integration means the required HIV, renal, and hepatitis screening that anchors safe PrEP use happens at the same site as the prescription itself.

Substance-Use Treatment Doesn't Require a Separate Appointment Elsewhere

The overlap between substance use and STI risk is well-documented, but most STI-focused clinics address only one side of it. CVCH in Chelan carries substance-use treatment as a formal service, so a patient whose risk profile involves both concerns can address them within the same clinical relationship rather than managing two disconnected care tracks.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
105 South Apple Blossom Drive, Chelan, WA 98816
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews
Address
212 5th Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801 29.8 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Chelan Falls, WA

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.

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At-home STD testing in Chelan Falls, WA

The nearest testing center is about 3 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Chelan Falls, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near Chelan Falls, WA

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Chelan 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.

  • Wenatchee Cboc

    2530 Chester Kimm Road, Wenatchee, WA 98801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • IP Wenatchee 1

    600 Orondo Ave Suite 1, Wenatchee, WA 98801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Cascade Medical Center

    817 Commercial Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Chelan Falls. 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Chelan Falls, WA who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 100 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Chelan Falls. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 16 offer telehealth.

  • Jacob Kalliath, DO

    Internal medicine · 110 South Apple Blossom Drive, Chelan

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  • Joshua Monson, MD

    Family medicine · 1015 Columbia Avenue, Bridgeport

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  • Lindsay Hanson, MD

    Family medicine · 520 West Indian Avenue, Brewster

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  • Thomas Dillon, MD

    Family medicine · 418 West Main Street, Brewster

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  • Erin Cooley, MD

    Family medicine · 525 West Jay, Brewster

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  • Amy Ellingson, MD

    Family medicine · 507 Hospital Way, Brewster

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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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Chelan Falls, WA

No pharmacy near Chelan Falls, WA 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.

  • CVCH Pharmacy Chelan

    2.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 3.0 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Central Washington Health Services Assocation

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Central Washington Health Services Association

    28 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Brown & Cole Stores

    28 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Chelan Falls, WA.

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

Prevention & treatment

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Chelan Falls, 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.

STD stats & rates

STDs & HIV in Chelan County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Chelan County, the county that includes Chelan Falls, compare with Washington and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~38% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#11 of 39 Washington counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 72% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Chelan County vs Washington vs U.S.

Chelan County Washington U.S. ▲▼ = Chelan County vs the state average
Infection Chelan County Washington United States
Chlamydia
365 292 cases ▲ 3%
354.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
63.8 51 cases ▼ 51%
129.6 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
31.3 25 cases ▲ 47%
21.3 15.8
Syphilis (early)
16.3 13 cases ▲ 30%
12.5 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
17.5 14 cases ▼ 24%
22.9 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 Chelan County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 2% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 200 400 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Chelan County, chlamydia has risen from 341.5 to 365 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has risen from 46.8 to 63.8 per 100,000 (36%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.3 to 31.3 per 100,000 (397%).

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 Chelan Falls, WA

Adults uninsured
21.5%
No routine checkup
32.7%
Binge drinking
15.9%
Frequent mental distress
17.5%
Depression
23.2%
Primary-care ratio
905 : 1
Chelan County
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 80th 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 Chelan County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Chelan County (2023)

People living with HIV
133 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
68

Chelan County HIV care continuum (2021)

Chelan County recorded 7.5 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 6.3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Chelan County residents living with HIV, 77.9% are in care · 67.4% 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 Chelan County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Chelan Falls, WA

Chelan Falls takes its name from the Chelan River, which has shaped settlement and livelihood here for generations. That connection to water and movement, the flow that drew people to stay, still defines the town's character. Today, confidential STI testing reflects the same practicality: residents can access screening services in and around Chelan Falls through clinics and providers listed on this page, with the understanding that a test result belongs to the person who receives it. Young adults make up a visible part of the community, and many are at life stages (new jobs, new relationships, transitions) where knowing one's status matters.

Testing clinics in the area recognize that people have different comfort levels with where they seek care and whom they see. Some prefer a provider they know; others value anonymity. Both approaches work here. Getting tested doesn't require advance planning or a reason you need to justify.

Routine screening is available to anyone who wants it, and the clinics serving Chelan Falls handle results with the same discretion they'd expect for any medical visit. The practicality that built this town (showing up, taking care of what needs care) applies to sexual health too.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Chelan Falls, WA

Walkability 10.03 / 20 · Below average

At 10.03/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Chelan Falls 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Chelan Falls, Washington, EasySTD

ZIP 98817 snapshot

Residents
141
Median age
25.7
Median income
$32,143

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 98817 area around Chelan Falls: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Chelan Falls alone.

Chelan Falls sits in Chelan County, ZIP 98817. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Chelan Hill
  • Don Morse Memorial Park
  • Lakeside Park
  • Deer Mountain
  • Chelan Falls Park
  • Chelan Falls Powerhouse Park

Major routes

  • East Woodin Avenue
  • US 97 Alt (Webster Avenue)

Reference

STD testing in Chelan Falls, WA: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Chelan County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Washington 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 Chelan Falls-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
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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 Chelan Falls 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 Washington

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

Two things that actually depend on Washington 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 Washington, 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)

Washington 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 Washington

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

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Chelan Falls, WA

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Chelan, WA instead?

Possibly, Chelan, WA is close; compare it by distance against Columbia Valley Community Health CVCH.

What does STD testing cost around Chelan Falls, WA?

Private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Can I get tested in Chelan Falls, WA without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Chelan Falls, WA?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Chelan County?

About 365 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Washington average.

Where do I get PrEP around Chelan Falls, WA?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

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

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

How long do results take near Chelan Falls, WA?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can trich be treated?

It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

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