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

Syphilis diagnoses in Oxford County fall about 47% below the national average. If you need STI testing in Gilead, Maine for a one-time concern or regular check-ups, you'll choose between public clinics for lower cost, private labs for quick results, or at-home kits for convenience. These options are listed below.

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STD testing near Gilead, ME

4 testing options are listed for Gilead, ME. The nearest, HealthReach Community Health Centers, is about 7.9 miles away. Compare 3 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 7.9 miles

HealthReach Community Health Centers

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Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 27 reviews

HealthReach Community Health Centers in Bethel pairs conventional HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, all on a sliding-scale fee structure that covers every income level. Appointments required.

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Herpes and Hepatitis Tested Here Directly

Without a regular provider, getting herpes or hepatitis B and C tested often means separate appointments, separate labs, and separate bills. HealthReach runs the full expanded panel in one appointment, so someone paying out of pocket or working around a gap in primary care gets those results without assembling care from multiple sources.

Substance-Use Treatment Lives in the Same Chart

When substance-use treatment sits outside the clinic handling STI care, the gap between those two appointments is where follow-through breaks down. Conditions go unmanaged and treatment plans stall. At HealthReach, both services operate together, so the clinical relationship that starts with an STI test can address substance use before it becomes a second, separate hurdle.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
32 Railroad Street, Bethel, ME 04217
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 11.5 miles

Coos County Family Health - Express Care

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Coos County Family Health - Express Care in Gorham welcomes patients paying cash, between providers, or managing costs on a tight budget. Federal qualification means fees slide with income. Walk-ins can access syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening without needing an appointment or full-price insurance coverage.

Sliding-scale
Address
167 Main St Suite 2, Gorham, NH 03581
Website
Community health center 11.8 miles

Coos County Family Health Services

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Rated 1.6 out of 5 from 6 reviews

Coos County Family Health Services in Berlin runs STI care through a family practice on a sliding-scale fee, with Medicaid and insurance accepted. Appointments are required; the standard bacterial infections are treated same-visit, and care here carries Title X family planning protections.

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Confidential Minor Care Is the Standard Here

Family planning clinics without Title X designation often leave younger patients navigating parental-consent questions with no clear answer. Coos County Family Health Services holds Title X status, which means confidential family planning services for minors are legally protected. Not a case-by-case accommodation, but a structural guarantee.

Hepatitis C Diagnosed and Treated in Berlin

Many clinics screen for hepatitis C and then hand the work off to a specialist elsewhere. At Coos County Family Health Services, hepatitis C treatment happens on-site. The same setting that ran the test can carry the care forward, alongside hepatitis B treatment as well.

The Panel Runs Past the Basic Four

Plenty of STI clinics test for the standard bacterial quartet and stop there. Coos County Family Health Services extends the panel to include hepatitis B and hepatitis C, infections that share transmission routes with common STIs but often go undetected when the testing menu is narrow.

Tests & treats Title X Sliding-scale
Address
59 Page Hill Road, Berlin, NH 03570
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
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 65 reviews
Address
105 Topsham Fair Mall Road, Topsham, ME 04086 57.6 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 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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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 Gilead, 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 tests Certified labs Doctors Pharmacies Online PrEP & treatment

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At-home STD testing in Gilead, ME

The nearest testing center is about 8 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Gilead, 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
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  • 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
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  • Best range: couples & full panels

    myLAB Box

    myLAB Box

    $79 & up

    Panel:
    Up to 14 infections, incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
    Sample:
    Self-collect: swab, urine, finger-prick
    Results:
    2–5 days, online
    • Free phone consult if positive
    • CLIA-certified labs
    • Couples & subscription options
    • Discreet packaging
    Order online myLAB Box review

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 Gilead, ME

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

  • Mainehealth Stephens Hospital

    181 Main Street, Norway, ME 04268

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Rumford Hospital

    420 Franklin Street, Rumford, ME 04276

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Nordx

    181 Main Street, Norway, ME 04268

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 57 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Gilead. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 2 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.

Nearby pharmacies

Pharmacies near Gilead, ME

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

  • Rite Aid 7.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 7.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Pharmacy Operations

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Hannaford Food and Drug

    22 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Valley Independent Pharmacy

    24 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Gilead, ME.

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 Gilead, 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 Oxford County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Oxford County, the county that includes Gilead, compare with Maine and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#9 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 44% of the state

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

Oxford County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Oxford County vs the state average
Infection Oxford County Maine United States
Chlamydia
171.9 103 cases ▼ 21%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea
35.1 21 cases ▼ 21%
44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
8.3 5 cases ▲ 57%
5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — 2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
5 3 cases ▲ 11%
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 Oxford County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 22% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Oxford County, chlamydia has risen from 157.5 to 171.9 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has risen from 26 to 35.1 per 100,000 (35%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 6.8 to 8.3 per 100,000 (22%).

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 Gilead, ME

Adults uninsured
11%
Oxford County
No routine checkup
18.4%
Oxford County
Primary-care ratio
1,503 : 1
Oxford County

Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26

Medically Underserved Area

Social Vulnerability Index · 35th 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 Oxford County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Oxford County (2023)

People living with HIV
95 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
91

Oxford County HIV care continuum (2022)

Oxford County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Oxford County residents living with HIV, 84% are in care · 78% 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 Oxford County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Gilead, ME

Tumbledown Dick Mountain and the ridgelines flanking US 2 give Gilead the feel of a place that has stayed put, and the homeownership picture bears that out, with nearly every household here owning rather than renting. That rootedness is real, but it doesn't make logistics simple. That planning falls disproportionately on younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties for whom routine testing is most relevant, and whose schedules don't always bend easily around a long round-trip. Oxford County's STI picture gives that inconvenience real weight: distance becomes a reason to postpone rather than skip altogether, and postponing is where problems quietly compound.

Households here tend to be larger than average, which means sexual health decisions ripple outward through families and partners in ways that make early detection genuinely matter. Cost is its own variable. With a modest share of households clearing higher incomes and a workforce participation rate that leaves a portion of adults outside employer-sponsored coverage, sliding-scale and low-cost appointments at the clinic listed here are worth reading closely. The fee structure, not the distance, may be the detail that determines whether a given resident actually books.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Gilead, ME

Walkability 5.82 / 20 · Below average

At 5.82/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Gilead 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Gilead, Maine, EasySTD

Gilead sits in Oxford County, ZIP 4217. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Tumbledown Dick Mountain
  • Little Bear Mountain
  • Peabody Mountain
  • Twin Mountain
  • Peaked Hill
  • Campbell Mountain

Major routes

  • US 2 (Gilead Road)

Reference

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

Everything to know before you test in Oxford 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.

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 Gilead-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 Gilead 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 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.

Good to Know

STD testing FAQs for Gilead, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many testing options are within 30 miles of Gilead, ME?

3 testing options are within 30 miles of Gilead, ME.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Gilead, ME?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Gilead, ME without insurance?

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

Which tests are offered near Gilead, ME?

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

How common is chlamydia in Oxford County?

About 172 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below 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.

How long do results take near Gilead, ME?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

How is gonorrhea tested near Gilead, ME?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

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