In Franklin County, reported gonorrhea runs about 74% lower than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening in Mount Vernon, Texas, you can get answers and start treatment right away at a clinic, or collect a sample with an at-home kit whenever you choose. See the listings below to weigh the options.
Available testing centers
9 testing options are listed for Mount Vernon, TX. The nearest, Wellness Pointe - Mulberry Ave, is about 14.5 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
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.
Wellness Pointe - Mulberry Ave in Mount Pleasant carries federal FQHC designation, anchoring sliding-scale STI screening for anyone paying out of pocket, between providers, or without coverage. Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing adjusts in cost to match your income. No appointment needed to get started.
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Wellness Pointe in Mount Pleasant tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB, with fees on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. An appointment is required, and bacterial STIs are treated the same visit.
Without a regular primary care provider, getting herpes or hepatitis tested often means a separate referral chain. Wellness Pointe carries herpes, hepatitis A, B, and C, and TB testing alongside the standard four, so someone without an established doctor can resolve multiple questions in a single scheduled visit.
Wellness Pointe prescribes and monitors PrEP directly: the clinic handles the baseline HIV and kidney-function testing that starting daily oral PrEP requires, then continues the follow-up labs every three months that keep the prescription active and confirmed effective.
For someone whose primary language isn't English and who lacks a bilingual personal physician, interpretation services are available at Wellness Pointe, making it possible to work through a full testing visit (exposure history, results, and any same-visit treatment) without a language gap shaping the conversation.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
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Listing verified Feb 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Texas Department of State Health Services in Mount Pleasant requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside STI treatment, family planning, and HPV, hepatitis A, and mpox vaccines. All at no charge to anyone who comes in.
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Listing verified Jul 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Carevide in Sulphur Springs runs STI care by appointment, covering gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and HIV on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. With same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and HPV and hepatitis A/B vaccines available.
Carevide provides services in Spanish and offers interpretation for other non-English languages: meaning conversations about symptoms, treatment plans, and prevention happen in the language a patient actually uses, without a layer of guesswork in the middle.
Carevide tests for herpes in addition to gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, so a single appointment produces a more complete picture of sexual health status, with no need to schedule separately for a commonly missed infection.
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English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
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Listing verified May 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Total Point Urgent Care in Daingerfield runs gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid HIV testing alongside same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, all on a sliding-scale fee accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance: with appointments never required, and Spanish-language care available throughout.
The clinic's panel runs hepatitis B antibody and surface-antigen testing together with hepatitis C antibody screening and a TB test, meaning a single visit produces results across viral and bacterial infections that are typically split across separate labs or appointments. Hepatitis B vaccination is also available on-site for those whose results call for it.
Spanish is available throughout a visit at Total Point Urgent Care, so test counseling, results, and treatment instructions all come in the same language, which means nothing gets lost or misunderstood when a provider explains a medication regimen or follow-up timing.
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English, Spanish
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Listing verified Jul 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 15 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Mount Vernon, 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.
Local clinicians
Beyond dedicated clinics, 77 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Mount Vernon. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 30 offer telehealth.
Jean Latortue, MD
Family medicine · 500 Texas Hwy 37 South, Mt Vernon
Timothy Boersma, DO
Family medicine · 801 Texas Hwy 37 South, Mount Vernon
Andrew Kirkpatrick, MD
Urology · 2001 West Ferguson Road, Mt Pleasant
Joseph Mckellar, MD
OB-GYN · 304 West 20th Street, Mount Pleasant
Carter Moore, MD
OB-GYN · 304 West 20th Street, Mount Pleasant
John Cannon, DO
Family medicine · 203 West 20th Street, Mt Pleasant
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 Mount Vernon, TX 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.
Brookshires Pharmacy
0.8 mi
0.8 mi Medlife Pharmacy
1.0 miTigerx Pharmacy
1.4 miThurman's Pro-Med Pharmacy
15 miShowing the 5 closest pharmacies to Mount Vernon, TX.
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 Mount Vernon, 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
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions to your pharmacy
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 Franklin County, the county that includes Mount Vernon, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~31% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
#116 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 54% of the state
| Infection | Franklin County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | 316.7 34 cases ▼ 36% | 491.9 | 492.2 |
| Gonorrhea | 46.6 5 cases ▼ 74% | 176.4 | 179.5 |
| Syphilis (P&S) | 18.6 2 cases ▲ 24% | 15 | 15.8 |
| Syphilis (early) | 9.3 1 cases ▼ 65% | 26.4 | 16 |
| Syphilis (late/unknown) | 37.3 4 cases ▼ 16% | 44.3 | 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 Franklin County, chlamydia has risen from 231.7 to 316.7 per 100,000 (37%), gonorrhea has fallen from 67.6 to 46.6 per 100,000 (31%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 18.6 to 18.6 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
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 Franklin County.
Local HIV snapshot
Franklin County HIV care continuum (2022)
Franklin County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Franklin County residents living with HIV, 78.6% are in care · 64.3% 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 Franklin County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Local context
Mount Vernon takes its name from George Washington's Virginia estate, a nod to the town's early settlers and their aspirations. Today, the community reflects those roots through steady, long-standing institutions like First United Methodist Church of Mount Vernon and First Baptist Church of Mount Vernon, which anchor neighborhood life. Health care, including STD testing in and around Mount Vernon, weaves into that same fabric of accessible, straightforward service. Young adults in Mount Vernon, from late teens through their thirties, often navigate testing decisions within households that span generations, where privacy and confidentiality matter deeply. The modest cost of living that draws families here also means that affordable, no-barrier testing becomes essential for those managing tight budgets or facing unexpected strain.
Confidential screening protects not just individual health but also the peace of mind that comes when results stay private. Testing sites listed on this page serve Mount Vernon with the kind of direct, respectful approach the town values. Whether you're establishing care in a new job, managing routine health maintenance, or seeking answers after exposure, the clinics and providers here understand that getting tested is both straightforward and personal. Access in and around Mount Vernon means you can get screened without traveling far or waiting weeks for an appointment.
Getting there
At 8.83/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Mount Vernon 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.
ZIP 75457 snapshot
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 75457 area around Mount Vernon: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Mount Vernon alone.
Mount Vernon sits in Franklin County, ZIP 75457. Local context that shapes where residents test:
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Just outside Mount Vernon? 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 Franklin County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Texas 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 Mount Vernon-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 Mount Vernon 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 Texas 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 Texas, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.
Texas 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 TexasSource: 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.
There are 4 options within a 30-mile drive.
Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.
Texas Department of State Health Services, about 14.8 mi away, provides free testing.
A full panel typically covers chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis B and C.
Franklin County reported ~317 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.
At-home kits mail to 75457: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.
In Texas, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.
Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.
Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.
Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.
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