Gonorrhea occurs about 82% less frequently in Merrimack County than the US average. If you are in Contoocook, New Hampshire, and wondering whether to visit a clinic or use an at-home kit to test for gonorrhea or other STIs, your choice comes down to whether you prefer professional support or convenience. We list local clinics and at-home kits below.
Available testing centers
7 testing options are listed for Contoocook, NH. The nearest, Concord Hospital Family Health Center, is about 7.8 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
Concord Hospital Family Health Center in Concord accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with a sliding-scale fee structure for everyone else, covering gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis C, and TB: by appointment, with care available in Portuguese and Spanish.
The testing panel at Concord Hospital Family Health Center extends beyond the standard four to include herpes and hepatitis C, both confirmed on-site. Hepatitis C, when diagnosed here, moves directly into treatment management at the same facility rather than requiring a separate care relationship.
Portuguese and Spanish are staffed languages at Concord Hospital Family Health Center, meaning providers conduct the clinical encounter directly in those languages. Prescriptions are written, treatment plans are explained, and follow-up instructions are delivered without a secondary layer between clinician and patient.
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English, Portuguese, Spanish
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Equality Health Center in Concord runs on a sliding-scale fee structure open to everyone, with Medicaid and most insurance accepted alongside donations. Appointments are required for its panel covering HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections.
Plenty of testing clinics hand off prevention prescribing to primary care, leaving patients to schedule elsewhere. Equality Health Center writes and manages both PrEP and PEP in-house, including PrEP coverage for uninsured patients, so prevention and testing happen within the same clinical relationship.
The panel at Equality Health Center runs blood draws and cultures across hepatitis A, B, and C as well as herpes alongside the bacterial STIs. Meaning clinicians are ordering and interpreting discrete tests for each pathogen, not relying on symptom presentation to decide what gets looked at.
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English
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Listing verified Nov 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Merrimack Valley Assistance Program in Concord requires an appointment for STI care, making each scheduled visit purposeful: syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV testing are all available under the federally qualified sliding-scale model, meaning fees adjust to what a patient's income can actually support.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
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Fees & payment
Listing verified Dec 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Free tool · not a clinic
Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each 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.
Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.
Public / community clinic
Free HIV testing is common
Private lab (self-pay)
Never billed to insurance
At-home kit
Mailed to your door, private
Doctor / urgent care
Often $0 preventive with insurance
No centers match those filters. Clear the service-type filter or the opening-hours filters to see every center.
Every other option
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
The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Contoocook, 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.
In-home collection
$79 & up
Best range: couples & full panels
$79 & up
Best for simplicity & support
$89 & up
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
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Merrimack 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.
253 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301
CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists
2 Pillsbury Street, Suite 501, Concord, NH 03301
CMS-certified lab
Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Contoocook. 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
Beyond dedicated clinics, 434 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Contoocook. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 167 offer telehealth.
Roger Belson Telehealth
Internal medicine · 14 Bridge Street, Henniker
Joshua Toll, MD
Family medicine · 3 Denny Hill Road, Warner
Casie Wiley, MD
Family medicine · 4 Crescent Street, Penacook
Joane Baumer, MD
Family medicine · 41 Liberty Hill Road, Henniker
Andrea Berry, DO
Family medicine · 280 Pleasant Street, Concord
Allen Lee, MD
Internal medicine · 36 Clinton Street, Concord
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
No pharmacy near Contoocook, NH 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.
Henniker Pharmacy
6.3 miWarner Pharmacy
6.5 miPenacook Pharmacy
6.9 miMLJC
7.0 miThe Prescription Center
7.7 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Contoocook, NH.
Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.
Prevention & treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Contoocook, 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.
$0 with most insurance
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP: HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $0 insured
Telehealth STI treatment and sexual-health care, delivered or to your pharmacy
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
How reported STI rates in Merrimack County, the county that includes Contoocook, compare with New Hampshire and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~13% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#3 of 10 New Hampshire counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state
| Infection | Merrimack County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 180.1 283 cases ▼ 8% | 196.6 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 33.1 52 cases ▼ 21% | 41.9 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 5.7 9 cases ▲ 46% | 3.9 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 2.5 4 cases ▲ 32% | 1.9 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 3.8 6 cases ▼ 5% | 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.
Between 2020 and 2023 in Merrimack County, chlamydia has fallen from 193.1 to 180.1 per 100,000 (7%), gonorrhea has risen from 22.8 to 33.1 per 100,000 (45%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 1.3 to 5.7 per 100,000 (338%).
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
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 Merrimack County.
Local HIV snapshot
Merrimack County HIV care continuum (2021)
Merrimack County recorded 3.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 2.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Merrimack County residents living with HIV, 76.5% are in care · 60.6% 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.
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 Merrimack County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
The rhythm of Contoocook life often centers on Main Street errands and weekend walks near Gould Hill, the kind of place where people build lives over decades. That stability and rootedness, the mark of a community where families and couples settle in, brings its own reality: young adults moving into the area, establishing themselves in jobs and relationships, need straightforward access to sexual health screening without fanfare. STI testing in and around Contoocook, listed on this page, serves exactly that need, with clinics and providers positioned to fit into the ordinary flow of a weekday or a day off. Contoocook's character as a town where people know the landscape intimately can make privacy feel earned rather than assumed.
Confidentiality in sexual health care isn't negotiable here: it's the foundation that lets residents, especially those in their twenties and thirties building their lives, get tested without the weight of visibility that can linger in smaller places. The testing sites available in the surrounding area offer that separation: a clinical setting where your health decisions stay yours alone. Routine screening catches infections early, when treatment is straightforward and complications are avoidable. Whether you're new to Contoocook or have roots here, finding a testing provider who respects your privacy and fits your schedule is the practical first step toward peace of mind.
Getting there
At 6.69/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Contoocook 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.
Contoocook sits in Merrimack County, ZIP 3229. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Contoocook? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
Reference
Everything to know before you test in Merrimack County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under New Hampshire law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.
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 |
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Contoocook-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 |
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Contoocook 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.
Two things that actually depend on New Hampshire 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).
In New Hampshire, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
New Hampshire 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 New HampshireSource: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Possibly, Manchester, NH is close; compare it by distance against Concord Hospital Family Health Center.
Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.
Yes, Merrimack Valley Assistance Program (9.3 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.
About 180 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the New Hampshire average.
PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.
In New Hampshire, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, from a reputable lab, confirm any positive with a clinician for treatment.
Yes, most chlamydia infections cause no symptoms, so screening is the only reliable way to catch it.
The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.
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