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STD Testing in Honey Island, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Humphreys County reports about 1940 chlamydia cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you're considering whether to get tested after a possible exposure or as part of routine care in Honey Island, Mississippi, you can choose between convenient at-home kits and local clinics. Both have advantages: a clinic visit allows for immediate consultation and treatment, while an at-home kit offers flexible timing.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near Honey Island, MS

7 testing options are listed for Honey Island, MS. The nearest, Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center, is about 6.0 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.

Highest rated 6.0 miles

Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 reviews

Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center in Tchula runs on a sliding scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance, with fees set to income. Appointments are required for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and conventional HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and care delivered in Spanish.

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Spanish-Language Care Without a Relay

Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center carries clinical services directly in Spanish: meaning STI counseling, treatment decisions, and PrEP conversations happen in Spanish without mediation. For a patient working through prevention options or a new diagnosis, that directness shapes what questions get asked and what gets understood.

PrEP Prescribed Here, No Second Appointment

When PrEP isn't available at a primary care visit, the gap between interest and prescription can stretch into weeks, and lapsed momentum often means no prescription at all. Dr Arenia C Mallory Community Health Center prescribes PrEP and provides PEP on-site, so the clinical relationship that starts with testing can carry straight through to ongoing HIV prevention without sending patients elsewhere.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
8715 Hwy 12 West, Tchula, MS 39169
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 – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 7.2 miles

Gorton Rural Health Clinic

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews

A public safety-net rural health clinic about 7 miles from Honey Island. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
107 Church Street, Belzoni, MS 39038
Website
Community health center 8.2 miles

G. A. Carmichael Family Health Centers

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G. A. Carmichael Family Health Centers, in Belzoni, welcomes walk-in patients without an appointment, so same-day STI care is within reach. Federal FQHC standing backs its sliding-scale fees, covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening in a single visit. With costs adjusted to each patient's income.

Sliding-scale
Address
16463 US Highway 49, Belzoni, MS 39038
Website
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Labcorp

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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews
Address
106 Highland Way, Madison, MS 39110 47.6 miles away
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
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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American Esoteric Laboratories

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Address
1300 Sunset Drive, Grenada, MS 38901 55.2 miles away
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 Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Address
969 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 56.1 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

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Address
970 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 56.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 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 Honey Island, MS

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 Honey Island, MS

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Honey Island, 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near Honey Island, MS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 30 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Honey Island. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 3 offer telehealth.

  • Walter Gorton, MD

    Internal medicine · 107 Church Street, Belzoni

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  • Heath Scott, MD

    Family medicine · 805 East Fifteenth Street, Yazoo City

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  • Walter Burnett, MD

    Family medicine · 823 Grand Avenue, Yazoo City

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  • Breanna Heard Pinho, MD

    Family medicine · 823 Grand Avenue, Yazoo City

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  • Abiola Oke, MD

    Family medicine · 17280 Hwy 17, Lexington

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  • Elias Abboud, MD

    Family medicine · 22741 Hwy 12, Lexington

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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 Honey Island, MS

No pharmacy near Honey Island, MS 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.

  • G&P Pharmacy

    7.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • A&A Pharmacy Belzoni

    7.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Haire Drug Center

    9.7 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 17 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Pamela B Ledbetter

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Vanjon's Pharmacy

    18 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to Honey Island, MS.

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 Honey Island, 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 Humphreys County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Humphreys County, the county that includes Honey Island, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~25% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#1 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, among the very highest in the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Humphreys County vs Mississippi vs U.S.

Humphreys County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Humphreys County vs the state average
Infection Humphreys County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
1940.1 140 cases ▲ 177%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
789.9 57 cases ▲ 215%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
55.4 4 cases ▲ 84%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
13.9 1 cases ▼ 15%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
138.6 10 cases ▲ 114%
64.8 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 Humphreys County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 4% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 975 1950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Humphreys County, chlamydia has risen from 1335.9 to 1940.1 per 100,000 (45%), gonorrhea has risen from 655.1 to 789.9 per 100,000 (21%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 12.8 to 55.4 per 100,000 (333%).

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 Honey Island, MS

Adults uninsured
15.8%
No routine checkup
15.5%
No transportation
21.8%
Binge drinking
9.4%
Frequent mental distress
19.5%
Depression
18.5%
Below poverty line
24.8%
Primary-care ratio
1,888 : 1
Humphreys County
  • Primary-care shortage score 22 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 32.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 98th 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 Humphreys County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Humphreys County (2023)

Federal priority area: Mississippi is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
513 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
133

Humphreys County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Humphreys County residents living with HIV, 82.1% are in care · 53.6% 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 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 Humphreys County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Honey Island, MS

Humphreys County Road 17 passes through a Honey Island where home values sit well below most Mississippi benchmarks, and monthly rents in the low-six-hundreds mean housing costs alone can crowd out discretionary spending. Including the kind of routine healthcare that never quite feels urgent until it is. Nearly half of residents here rent rather than own, and with unemployment running at a significant share of the labor force, the financial calculus around a clinic visit is real and worth naming. That employment picture also shapes *when* people can realistically go.

Younger adults in their late teens and twenties, the years when new relationships and shifting circumstances make regular screening genuinely useful, are navigating all of this at once. A short drive to an affordable or sliding-scale option matters more here than in denser places, and the testing sites listed on this page represent meaningful range across that spectrum. The high-earner share in Honey Island is a reminder that economic realities aren't uniform here: some households have cushion; many don't. Wherever a person lands, finding a site that matches their schedule and budget is the practical starting point.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Honey Island, MS

Walkability 6.19 / 20 · Below average

At 6.19/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Honey Island 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 7 STD & STI testing locations in Honey Island, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39038 snapshot

Residents
5,363
Median age
36.9
Median income
$34,157

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39038 area around Honey Island: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Honey Island alone.

Reference

STD testing in Honey Island, MS: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi 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 Mississippi, 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)

Mississippi 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 Mississippi

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 Honey Island, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near Honey Island, MS?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near Honey Island, MS?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near Honey Island, MS?

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

How common is chlamydia in Humphreys County?

Humphreys County reported ~1,940 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, above the Mississippi average.

Can I get PrEP near Honey Island, MS?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Honey Island, MS?

At-home kits mail to 39038: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

Am I clear if I tested negative?

Negative is good news, just retest later if the test was soon after a possible exposure.

Is my STD test private?

Your results are part of your HIPAA-protected medical record; you can ask any clinic about its own privacy practices.

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