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STD Testing in Chelsea, VT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea cases in Orange County plateau near the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply want to test regularly in Chelsea, Vermont, you can weigh public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits. Public clinics keep costs down but might take longer, while private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. To find your options, see the list below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Chelsea, VT

6 testing options are listed for Chelsea, VT. The nearest, Gifford Health Care, is about 0.5 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.

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 21 reviews

Address
11 Commons Street, Rutland, VT 05701 36.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Address
1 Wall Street, Claremont, NH 03743 43.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 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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Community health center 0.5 miles

Gifford Health Care

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 9 reviews

Gifford Health Care in Chelsea is a community health center where STI care sits alongside primary and family medicine: meaning gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing, plus same-visit bacterial treatment, vaccines, and sliding-scale fees are handled by a team that already knows how to manage complex care. An appointment is required.

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Herpes Testing Is Part of the Standard Panel

At Gifford Health Care, a herpes test is ordered alongside gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. Not a separate request requiring extra justification. The swab or blood draw happens at the same appointment, and results move through the same clinical workflow, keeping follow-up straightforward.

Staffed Interpretation, Not a Last-Minute Patch

Gifford Health Care maintains access to interpretation services as a built-in staffing resource: meaning the clinician can conduct the full sexual health history, explain test results, and walk through treatment in the patient's language through a live interpreter coordinated before the appointment, not scrambled for at the desk.

Tests & treats
Address
356 Vt Rte 110, Chelsea, VT 05038
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
Website
Community health center 9.5 miles

Kingwood Health Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Kingwood Health Center, in Randolph, carries federal qualification as a community health center: meaning its sliding-scale fees are tied directly to income, making syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening financially reachable across a broad range of budgets, with no appointment required to get started.

Sliding-scale
Address
1422 Vt Route 66, Randolph, VT 05060
Website
Community health center 11.7 miles

Gifford Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

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A public safety-net federally qualified health center about 12 miles from Chelsea. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Sliding-scale
Address
40 South Main Street, Randolph, VT 05060
Website
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Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews

Address
368 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT 05403 48.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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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 Chelsea, VT

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.

Test from home

At-home STD testing in Chelsea, VT

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Chelsea, 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 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.

  • In-home collection

    Quest Diagnostics

    Quest Diagnostics

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
    Sample:
    Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
    Results:
    1–3 days, online: physician-reviewed
    • In-home sample collection
    • Nationwide Quest lab network
    • Physician-reviewed results
    • FSA/HSA eligible
  • Best value: single tests

    Everlywell

    Everlywell

    $49 & up

    Panel:
    Chlamydia & gonorrhea, up to a 6-test panel adding HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis & hep C
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + swab
    Results:
    Days, online
    • Telehealth visit if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • HSA/FSA eligible
    • Subscription savings
  • Best for simplicity & support

    LetsGetChecked

    LetsGetChecked

    $89 & up

    Panel:
    5–6 common STIs incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis & trichomoniasis
    Sample:
    Finger-prick + urine/swab
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • 24/7 nurse support
    • Prescription for positives
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Free shipping both ways

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 Chelsea, VT

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

  • Gifford Medical Center

    44 South Main Street, Randolph, VT 05060

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Chelsea. 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 Chelsea, VT who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 360 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Chelsea. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 152 offer telehealth.

  • Kenneth Borie, DO

    Family medicine · 44 South Main Street, Randolph

  • Jessica Heney, MD

    Family medicine · 44 South Main Street, Randolph

  • Rebecca Winokur, MD

    Family medicine · 44 South Main Street, Randolph

  • Patricia Pratt, MD

    Internal medicine · 720 Village Road, East Corinth

  • Kristopher Jensen, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 225 South Main Street, Barre

  • Matthew Sullivan, MD

    Family medicine · 87 Paine Mountain Drive, Northfield

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 Chelsea, VT

Compare the pharmacies closest to Chelsea, VT. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.

  • KPH Healthcare Services

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Hannaford Food and Drug

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Maxi Green

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Medicine Shoppe

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 15 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Chelsea, VT.

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 Chelsea, 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 Orange County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Orange County, the county that includes Chelsea, compare with Vermont and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~22% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#10 of 14 Vermont counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 29% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Orange County vs Vermont vs U.S.

Orange County Vermont U.S. = Orange County vs the state average
Infection Orange County Vermont United States
Chlamydia
153.6 46 cases ▼ 24%
201.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
3.3 1 cases ▼ 90%
34 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) 0.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) 1.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) 1.4 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 Orange County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 58% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Orange County, chlamydia has risen from 140 to 153.6 per 100,000 (10%), and gonorrhea has fallen from 13.7 to 3.3 per 100,000 (76%).

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 Chelsea, VT

Adults uninsured
4.9%
Orange County
No routine checkup
27.7%
Orange County
Primary-care ratio
1,231 : 1
Orange County

Primary-care shortage score 8 / 26

Medically Underserved Area

Social Vulnerability Index · 9th 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 Orange County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Orange County (2023)

People living with HIV
19 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
91

Orange County HIV care continuum (2023)

Orange County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 1.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Orange County residents living with HIV, 60% are in care · 60% 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 Orange County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Chelsea, VT

Along Moxley Road, the character of Chelsea's households is reflected in its mix of long-standing homeowners and families. With most residents owning their homes, there's a sense of stability and community that shapes health decisions. For many, the considerations are practical: balancing work and family life in a town where married couples and families are common.

The landscape of Chelsea, marked by landmarks like the Flint Covered Bridge and Beacon Hill, also influences how residents approach their health. With a significant portion of households earning higher incomes and a strong labor-force participation rate, there are resources available for health and wellness. However, the reality of rural life means that accessing certain services can be more complicated. For younger adults still forming relationships and establishing their careers, having easy access to low-friction screening can make a big difference in staying on top of their health.

In this context, staying current with health screenings takes on a particular importance. As residents of Orange County navigate their daily lives, from the Historic District to the surrounding hills, they're part of a community where a significant proportion of young adults are in a critical phase of life. With many households having multiple people to consider, the practicalities of health care can be a challenge. For those living in and around Chelsea, taking care of one's health is a part of managing everyday life, and having the right resources available can make all the difference.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Chelsea, VT

Walkability 6.36 / 20 · Below average

At 6.36/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Chelsea 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 6 STD & STI testing locations in Chelsea, Vermont, EasySTD

Chelsea sits in Orange County, ZIP 5038. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Flint Covered Bridge
  • Beacon Hill
  • Holt Hill
  • Bixby Hill
  • Curtis Hill
  • Annis Hill

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Chelsea Historic District

Major routes

  • Moxley Road

Reference

STD testing in Chelsea, VT: screening, costs & privacy

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

Group Tests How 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 Chelsea-area provider.

Infection Earliest reliable test Sample
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 Chelsea 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.

Test Reference price CPT / 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 Vermont Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Vermont 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 Vermont, 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)

Vermont 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 Vermont

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 Chelsea, VT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Chelsea, VT?

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

How much does STD testing cost near Chelsea, VT?

Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Chelsea, VT without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Chelsea, VT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Orange County?

Orange County reported ~154 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Vermont average.

Is there an at-home STD test for Chelsea, VT?

At-home kits mail to 5038: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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

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

How long do results take near Chelsea, VT?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

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

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