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STD Testing in Juneau, AK: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Juneau City and Borough reports about 187 gonorrhea cases per 100,000 residents, near the US average. Juneau, Alaska residents seeking STI testing for a one-time concern or regular check-ups can choose between community and public clinics, which are often low-cost or free, and private labs, which tend to offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. Just below, are some options in your area.

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STD testing near Juneau, AK

6 testing options are listed for Juneau, AK. The nearest, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, is about 13.3 miles away. Compare 5 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 In Juneau

JAMHI Health & Wellness

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JAMHI Health & Wellness in Juneau welcomes walk-in visits, so reaching STI screening requires no appointment. Backed by federal qualification that anchors a sliding-scale fee structure tied to income, a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing for patients across the pay spectrum.

Sliding-scale
Address
2075 Jordan Avenue, Juneau, AK 99801
Website
Community health center 13.3 miles

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

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Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium in Juneau screens for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B and C, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee open to all payers, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and appointments required.

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Substance-Use Treatment Staffed Within the Same Visit

Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium carries a licensed substance-use treatment program that operates alongside its STI services, meaning clinicians can prescribe and monitor recovery support in the same appointment rather than coordinating across separate departments. That shared staffing means a patient's care plan can address both conditions concurrently from day one.

Herpes and Hepatitis Tested, Not Ordered Separately

Beyond the bacterial STIs, SEARHC tests for herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. A broader sweep that means infections requiring longer-term management surface at the same appointment, giving clinicians a complete picture before mapping out next steps.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
1944 Allen Court, Suite A Juneau, AK 99801
Booking
Appointment required
Website
Community health center 13.6 miles

Front Street Community Health Center

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews

Front Street Community Health Center in Juneau tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections confirmed on the spot. Sliding-scale fees apply to everyone, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance are all accepted. An appointment is required.

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Substance-Use Treatment and STI Care Together

Front Street carries substance-use treatment as a standing service alongside STI care, which makes a real difference for someone managing active recovery without a dedicated primary care provider. Getting both addressed at a single clinic, under a sliding-scale fee structure, cuts down the coordination burden that often keeps those needs siloed.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
225 Front Street, Suite 202 Juneau, AK 99801
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.7 miles

JAMHI-Salmon Creek

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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 17 reviews

JAMHI-Salmon Creek in Juneau meets people where insurance gaps, cash payments, or stretches between providers make care feel out of reach. Federal qualification anchors its sliding-scale fees, keeping syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening within reach for anyone, regardless of income or coverage.

Sliding-scale
Address
3406 Glacier Highway, Apartment A, Juneau, AK 99801
Website
Best for free testing 13.7 miles

Alaska Department of Health

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Alaska Department of Health in Juneau requires an appointment, and that single scheduled visit covers the full STI panel, TB testing, hepatitis screening, HIV counseling, partner notification, and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. All on a sliding scale, with donations accepted.

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Every Service Runs at Zero Cost

Every service at Alaska Department of Health in Juneau carries no fee, which means the cost of an appointment never enters the decision of whether to get tested, treated, or vaccinated in the first place.

Herpes and Hepatitis Expand the Standard Panel

The panel here extends beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV to include herpes and all three hepatitis strains (A, B, and C) giving a single appointment the diagnostic reach to catch infections that a four-test panel would leave unexamined.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
3412 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801
Booking
Appointment required
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 Juneau, AK

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 Juneau, AK

The nearest testing center is about 13 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Juneau, 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 Juneau, AK

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Juneau City and Borough, 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.

  • Bartlett Regional Hospital

    3260 Hospital Drive, Juneau, AK 99801

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Valley Medical Care

    1801 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau, AK 99801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Bartlett Family Medicine

    10301 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Airlift Northwest

    8433 Livingston Way, Juneau, AK 99801

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Juneau VA Outreach Clinic

    709 West 9th Street, Juneau, AK 99802

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing the nearest 5 CLIA-certified labs.

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 40 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Juneau. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 22 offer telehealth.

  • Seth Workentine, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 225 South Front Street, Juneau

  • William Buttner, MD

    Family medicine · 1200 Salmon Creek Lane, Juneau

  • Catherine Peimann, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 3245 Hospital Drive, Juneau

  • Kimberly Smash, MD

    Family medicine · 3406 Glacier Highway, Juneau

  • Amanda Underwood, MD

    OB-GYN · 3225 Hospital Drive, Juneau

  • John Kirk, MD

    Family medicine · 3260 Hospital Drive, Juneau

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 Juneau, AK

No pharmacy near Juneau, AK 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.

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Juneau, AK.

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 Juneau, 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 Juneau City and Borough: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Juneau City and Borough, the borough that includes Juneau, compare with Alaska and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~29% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#11 of 30 Alaska counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 63% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Juneau City and Borough vs Alaska vs U.S.

Juneau City and Borough Alaska U.S. ▲▼ = Juneau City and Borough vs the state average
Infection Juneau City and Borough Alaska United States
Chlamydia
513.4 162 cases ▼ 26%
697.7 492.2
Gonorrhea
187 59 cases ▼ 40%
310.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.3 2 cases ▼ 72%
22.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.9 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6.3 2 cases ▼ 68%
20 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 Juneau City and Borough over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 53% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 275 550 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Juneau City and Borough, chlamydia has risen from 375.1 to 513.4 per 100,000 (37%), gonorrhea has risen from 74.4 to 187 per 100,000 (151%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 3.1 to 6.3 per 100,000 (103%).

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 Juneau, AK

Adults uninsured
7.7%
No routine checkup
31.4%
No transportation
7.2%
Binge drinking
19.2%
Frequent mental distress
15%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
13.2%
Primary-care ratio
780 : 1
Juneau City and Borough
  • Primary-care shortage score 13 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 63
  • 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 Juneau City and Borough.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Juneau City and Borough (2024)

PrEP users / 100k
92

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD. 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 Juneau City and Borough tests for syphilis.

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

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About Juneau, AK

Juneau offers healthcare services tailored to its unique community, including confidential STD testing options in and around the city. Many Juneau residents live in owner-occupied homes, fostering a sense of stability and community. Renting is also an option, with costs that are modest for the region. This means that whether you're a long-time resident or new to the area, you can find a place to call home. The city is a mix of singles and married couples, with households typically including a few people, reflecting the close-knit nature of life here.

Juneau's workforce is active, with many adults participating in the labor force. Employment opportunities vary, with jobs available in different sectors, contributing to the town's economic fabric. People from diverse backgrounds call Juneau home, including a real share of younger adults. For these individuals, routine and confidential STD testing is an important part of maintaining overall health and well-being.

If you're a younger adult in Juneau, it's essential to prioritize your sexual health. Fortunately, STD testing in and around Juneau is straightforward and confidential. Many testing sites are listed on this page, making it easy to find a convenient option. Taking charge of your health is a proactive step, and Juneau's healthcare providers are here to support you every step of the way.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Juneau, AK

Walkability 8.68 / 20 · Below average

At 8.68/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Juneau 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 Juneau, Alaska, EasySTD

ZIP 99801 snapshot

Residents
29,796
Median age
39.9
Median income
$101,141

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 99801 area around Juneau: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Juneau alone.

Juneau sits in Juneau City and Borough, ZIP 99801. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Norris Mountain
  • Thoroughfare Mountain

STD testing in Juneau, AK: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Juneau City and Borough: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Alaska 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 Juneau-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 Juneau 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 Alaska

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

Two things that actually depend on Alaska 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 Alaska, 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)

Alaska 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 Alaska

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

STD testing FAQs for Juneau, AK

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near Juneau, AK?

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

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

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

Can I get tested in Juneau, AK without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near Juneau, AK?

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

How common is chlamydia in Juneau City and Borough?

Juneau City and Borough reported ~513 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Alaska average.

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

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

Is there an at-home STD test for Juneau, AK?

At-home kits mail to 99801: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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.

Am I clear if I tested negative?

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

Can STDs be treated near Juneau, AK?

Many STIs are fully cured with antibiotics; others, like HIV and herpes, are well managed with treatment.

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