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STD Testing in Free Soil, MI: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea in Mason County runs about 96% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Free Soil, Michigan, you have options. Visiting a clinic allows for immediate answers and treatment, while at-home kits offer flexibility in sample collection.

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STD testing near Free Soil, MI

5 testing options are listed for Free Soil, MI. The nearest, District Health Department 10, is about 10.9 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.

Closest to you 10.9 miles

District Health Department 10

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District Health Department 10 in Manistee provides HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing at no charge, with STI treatment, TB care, and vaccines on a sliding-scale fee; Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance are accepted. Appointments are required.

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Every Test and Visit Billed at Zero

Free HIV, hepatitis C, hepatitis B, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing is built directly into District Health Department 10's budget and billing structure. No cost-sharing, no fee at checkout. Sliding-scale pricing covers treatment and vaccines for those who owe anything at all.

Interpretation Staffed Into Every Appointment

Interpretation services for non-English languages are available across all appointments at District Health Department 10, meaning lab results, treatment instructions, and prevention counseling reach patients with full linguistic accuracy. Not summarized, not paraphrased.

Hepatitis B and C Added to the Standard Panel

District Health Department 10 tests for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C alongside HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, so a single visit surfaces infections that share transmission routes but are often screened separately, or not at all, elsewhere.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
385 3rd Street, Manistee, MI 49660
Booking
Appointment required
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
Website
Community health center 11.8 miles

Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital

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Rated 2.7 out of 5 from 72 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 12 miles from Free Soil. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
1391 East Parkdale Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660
Website
Community health center 12.0 miles

Northwest Michigan Health Services

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 58 reviews

Northwest Michigan Health Services in Manistee carries federally qualified health center standing, which means its STI screening fees slide according to income: syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing is available to patients across the full economic spectrum, not just those who meet a specific insurance threshold.

Sliding-scale
Address
148 West Parkdale Avenue, Manistee, MI 49660
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 Free Soil, MI

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 Free Soil, MI

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Free Soil, 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 Free Soil, MI

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

  • Corewell Health Ludington Hospital

    1 Atkinson Drive, Ludington, MI 49431

    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 Free Soil. 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 Free Soil, MI who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 149 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Free Soil. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 40 offer telehealth.

  • Kimberly Hybels, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 1465 East Parkdale Avenue, Manistee

  • Sherry Joanette, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 1465 East Parkdale Avenue, Manistee

  • Tracy Robinson

    Nurse practitioner · 1293 East Parkdale Avenue, Manistee

  • Elizabeth Foster

    Nurse practitioner · 1293 East Parkdale Avenue, Manistee

  • Cassandra Guenthardt, NP

    Nurse practitioner · 1391 East Parkdale Avenue, Manistee

  • Amanda Mast

    Nurse practitioner · 1806 East Parkdale Avenue, Manistee

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 Free Soil, MI

No pharmacy near Free Soil, MI 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.

  • Walgreens 8.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Meijer Pharmacy 9.5 mi
    Rx pickupHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Rite Aid 9.8 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Family Fare Pharmacy

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Nichols Drug Stores

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • City Drug Store of Manistee

    11 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Free Soil, MI.

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 Free Soil, 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 Mason County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Mason County, the county that includes Free Soil, compare with Michigan and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~20% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#43 of 83 Michigan counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 48% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Mason County vs Michigan vs U.S.

Mason County Michigan U.S. ▲▼ = Mason County vs the state average
Infection Mason County Michigan United States
Chlamydia
202.3 59 cases ▼ 53%
429.5 492.2
Gonorrhea
6.9 2 cases ▼ 95%
152.2 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
3.4 1 cases ▼ 60%
8.4 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 8.7 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.9 2 cases ▼ 47%
13 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 Mason County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 35% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Mason County, chlamydia has risen from 192.8 to 202.3 per 100,000 (5%), gonorrhea has fallen from 27.5 to 6.9 per 100,000 (75%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 3.4 to 3.4 per 100,000.

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 Free Soil, MI

Adults uninsured
6.8%
No routine checkup
18.7%
No transportation
7.7%
Binge drinking
15.2%
Frequent mental distress
17.7%
Depression
27%
Below poverty line
12.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,278 : 1
Mason County
  • Primary-care shortage score 16 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 38th 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 Mason County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Mason County (2023)

People living with HIV
79 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
83

Mason County HIV care continuum (2022)

Mason County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 8.1 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Mason County residents living with HIV, 95% are in care · 80% 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 Mason County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Free Soil, MI

US-10 cuts through the heart of Mason County, and for Free Soil residents, reaching any of the clinics listed on this page means committing to a real stretch of rural highway. That distance shapes whether a screening appointment actually happens. With homeownership running exceptionally high here and home values modest, most households are rooted rather than transient, which creates a stable community but also means people tend to absorb costs quietly; a visit that requires fuel, time off, and a copay can feel like more of a decision than it should.

That calculus lands hardest on younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties, who are navigating the years when STIs circulate most actively and when the options listed on this page become most relevant. A labor force where more than four in ten working-age residents sit outside paid employment means schedules aren't always nine-to-five, but they also aren't always flexible; irregular income or part-time hours can make even a modest out-of-pocket cost feel like a barrier worth avoiding by finding a low-cost or no-cost option among the listings here. Free Soil is a place where nearly half of adults are married and households average more than two people: relationships are ongoing, not incidental, and routine screening fits that reality the same way any other quiet health habit does for a household that plans to stay put.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Free Soil, MI

Walkability 4.49 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.49/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Free Soil 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in Free Soil, Michigan, EasySTD

ZIP 49411 snapshot

Residents
1,672
Median age
55.9
Median income
$60,750

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 49411 area around Free Soil: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Free Soil alone.

Free Soil sits in Mason County, ZIP 49411. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Gun Lake Boating Access Site

STD testing in Free Soil, MI: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Michigan 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 Michigan, 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)

Michigan 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 Michigan

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

STD testing FAQs for Free Soil, MI

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Ludington, MI instead?

Possibly, Ludington, MI is close; compare it by distance against District Health Department 10.

Does Medicaid cover STD testing?

Medicaid generally covers STD testing, and public clinics test for free regardless of coverage.

Where's free HIV testing around Free Soil, MI?

Public clinics nearby offer free HIV testing.

Which tests are offered near Free Soil, MI?

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 Mason County?

About 202 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Michigan average.

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

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

Clinic or at-home test, which is better near Free Soil, MI?

A clinic offers same-day answers and on-site treatment; an at-home kit trades that for privacy and convenience, both use real lab testing.

Should I get tested for STDs while pregnant?

Yes, the CDC recommends STI screening early in pregnancy, since untreated infections can affect the baby.

What is expedited partner therapy?

Expedited partner therapy lets a provider treat a partner without an exam, where state law allows.

How do I prepare for an STD test near Free Soil, MI?

Just note your exposure dates and symptoms; for urine tests, hold off urinating ~1 hour before.

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