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STD Testing in Newton, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Dale County reports about 499 cases per 100,000 residents for chlamydia, close to the United States mean. If you need STI testing in Newton, Alabama, perhaps after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, consider whether you prefer the cost-effectiveness of community and public clinics or the speed and scheduling of private labs. The Newton, Alabama directory below lists your options.

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STD testing near Newton, AL

6 testing options are listed for Newton, AL. The nearest, Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, is about 0.8 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.

Community health center 0.8 miles

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 28 reviews

Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, a rural health clinic in Newton, accepts Medicaid and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees available. Making costs workable across income levels. Testing covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, with bacterial STIs treated same-visit; appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
193 Oates Drive, Newton, AL 36352
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 – 12:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 13.3 miles

Five Horizons Health Services

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Five Horizons Health Services in Taylor tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and HIV on a sliding scale, and every service carries no fee, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections available by appointment.

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Every Service Runs Without a Fee

Plenty of clinics post a sliding scale and still leave a balance for certain services. Five Horizons doesn't: the no-fee structure applies to the full range of care, from the initial test through STI treatment, vaccinations, and HIV management, with nothing carved out.

Ryan White Funding Keeps HIV Care Continuous

Five Horizons carries Ryan White Program funding, which means HIV care doesn't stop at a positive result. The same clinic that runs the rapid test also manages ongoing HIV/AIDS medical treatment and medication adherence counseling, keeping a patient's care with one provider long-term.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Monitored On-Site

PrEP at Five Horizons means the prescribing, the required follow-up labs, and adherence counseling all happen within the clinic, and PrEP is available at no cost for uninsured patients. PEP is also prescribed on-site, with the medical staff to support both regimens directly.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1891 Honeysuckle Road, Suite 2 Taylor, AL 36305
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 – 6:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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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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 Newton, AL

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 Newton, AL

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Newton, 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 Newton, AL

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

  • Prime MED

    1970 Andrews Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Dale Medical Center

    126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark, AL 36360

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing
  • Ozark Pediatric Clinic

    2125 West Roy Parker Road, Ozark, AL 36360

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · COLA

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 188 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Newton. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 27 offer telehealth.

  • Marylynn Parker, MD

    Family medicine · 218 Hospital Avenue, Ozark

  • Oliver Crawford, MD

    Internal medicine · 126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark

  • David Williamson, MD

    Internal medicine · 126 Hospital Avenue, Ozark

  • Robert Kreutzmann, MD

    Family medicine · 359 James Street, Ozark

  • Luna Sy, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 324 White Avenue, Ozark

  • Mark Ellis, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 1519 Andrews Avenue, Ozark

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 Newton, AL

No pharmacy near Newton, AL 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.

  • Dale Pharmacy

    7.1 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walmart Pharmacy 7.9 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Progressive Pharmacy

    8.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Buy Rite Drugs

    8.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Dalton Pharmacy

    8.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Newton, AL.

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 Newton, 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 Dale County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Dale County, the county that includes Newton, compare with Alabama 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.

#35 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 48% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Dale County vs Alabama vs U.S.

Dale County Alabama U.S. ▲▼ = Dale County vs the state average
Infection Dale County Alabama United States
Chlamydia
499.3 249 cases ▼ 23%
651.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
156.4 78 cases ▼ 31%
226.9 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
78.2 39 cases ▲ 173%
28.6 15.8
Syphilis (early)
12 6 cases ▼ 41%
20.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
28.1 14 cases ▲ 15%
24.5 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 Dale County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 25% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 350 700 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Dale County, chlamydia has fallen from 604.1 to 499.3 per 100,000 (17%), gonorrhea has fallen from 395.3 to 156.4 per 100,000 (60%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 8.1 to 78.2 per 100,000 (865%).

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 Newton, AL

Adults uninsured
8.6%
No routine checkup
17.6%
No transportation
7.3%
Binge drinking
12.5%
Frequent mental distress
15.3%
Depression
22.9%
Below poverty line
25.2%
Primary-care ratio
3,524 : 1
Dale County
  • Primary-care shortage score 18 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 61.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 78th 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 Dale County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Dale County (2023)

Federal priority area: Alabama 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
305 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
10cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
82 · PnR 3.4

Dale County HIV care continuum (2023)

Dale County recorded 24.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Dale County residents living with HIV, 84% are in care · 64.7% 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 Dale County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Newton, AL

Hero's Memorial Park anchors the quieter end of Newton, where the pace of a small Dale County town feels most itself: neighbors who have owned their homes for years, households running larger than the national average, and a working-age population where more than four in ten adults aren't in the labor force at all. That reality, whether it reflects caregiving, retirement, or something else entirely, means schedules here aren't always the nine-to-five kind, and the people who are working often do so in shifts that don't leave much room for midweek appointments. Among Newton's younger adults, people in their late teens and twenties who statistically see the sharpest rates of new STI diagnoses, the rental market stays relatively affordable, but that low typical rent still represents real money when most households aren't in the higher-income tier.

Cost and convenience aren't abstract here; they're the actual reasons a test gets delayed. With nearly everyone dependent on a car and US 231 as the main corridor out of town, the options listed on this page are a drive rather than a walk, which makes knowing exactly where you're going before you leave genuinely useful. Pull up the clinic details near John Hutto Park on this page, check same-day or walk-in availability, and put the address in your phone before you get on 231.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Newton, AL

Walkability 5.31 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.31/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Newton 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 Newton, Alabama, EasySTD

ZIP 36360 snapshot

Residents
19,461
Median age
43.2
Median income
$50,032

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36360 area around Newton: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Newton alone.

Newton sits in Dale County, ZIP 36360. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hero's Memorial Park
  • John Hutto Park
  • Pinckard High School
  • The 1st Browns home

Major routes

  • US 231 (South US Highway 231)

STD testing in Newton, AL: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Alabama 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 Alabama, a minor aged 12 or older can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Alabama 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 Alabama

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

STD testing FAQs for Newton, AL

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Newton, AL?

The closest is Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates (0.8 mi); 5 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Newton, AL?

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

Is there free STD testing near Newton, AL?

Yes, Five Horizons Health Services (13.3 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.

Which tests are offered near Newton, AL?

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 Dale County?

About 499 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Alabama average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Newton, AL?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

How long do results take near Newton, AL?

Lab results typically come back in 1–2 days.

Can the HPV vaccine prevent warts and cancer?

The HPV vaccine guards against the cancer- and wart-causing types; ask a provider if you're still eligible.

Are rapid HIV tests reliable?

Yes, rapid finger-stick tests are very accurate after the window period; any reactive result is confirmed with a lab test.

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