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STD Testing in North Cleveland, TX: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

New HIV diagnoses in Liberty County run about 55% higher than the US average. Whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, you have options in North Cleveland, Texas. Depending on your financial situation, you may choose between clinics that bill insurance or private labs with flat self-pay prices.

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STD testing near North Cleveland, TX

5 testing options are listed for North Cleveland, TX. The nearest, Health Center of Southeast Texas, is about 1.3 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 1.3 miles

Health Center of Southeast Texas

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 235 reviews

Health Center of Southeast Texas in Cleveland pairs same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) with testing, so you leave with answers and a prescription, not a follow-up errand. Fees run on a sliding scale accepted by Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurers. Appointments required; Spanish-language care available.

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Hepatitis C Panel Extends Beyond Antibody Screening

The basic four-test panel (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV) leaves hepatitis C off the table at many clinics. Health Center of Southeast Texas adds hepatitis C to the standard workup, so a single visit accounts for infections that a stripped-down panel would miss entirely.

Hepatitis C Medication Dispensed Without a Specialist Referral

Health Center of Southeast Texas carries hepatitis C treatment on-site, the antiviral medication, not just the diagnosis. For someone managing costs out of pocket or without a primary care relationship to navigate, having treatment available at the same clinic that runs the test closes a gap that otherwise can stretch into months.

Clinical Conversations Conducted Fully in Spanish

When a language gap enters an STI visit, symptoms get underreported, treatment instructions get approximated, and follow-up slips. Health Center of Southeast Texas delivers care in Spanish at the clinical level (history, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention education) so nothing critical passes through a filtered version of the conversation.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
307 North William Barnett Avenue, Cleveland, TX 77327
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 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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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 North Cleveland, TX

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 North Cleveland, TX

The nearest testing center is about 1 mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to North Cleveland, 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 North Cleveland, TX

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

  • Cleveland General Hospital

    300 East Crockett Street, Cleveland, TX 77327

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · Joint Commission

    • Full STD panel
  • HCA Houston Healthcare ER 24/7 Cleveland

    1103 East Houston Street, Cleveland, TX 77327

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
  • Contemporary Family Medicine

    200 East Boothe Street Suite 100, Cleveland, TX 77327

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 599 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of North Cleveland. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 228 offer telehealth.

  • Mark Kreit, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 212 North College Avenue, Cleveland

  • Luis Schaeffer, MD

    Internal medicine · 113 South College Avenue, Cleveland

  • Duc (Steve) Le, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 210 East Houston Street, Cleveland

  • Camil Kreit, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 403 East Dallas Street, Cleveland

  • Jasmine Sulaiman, MD

    Family medicine · 307 North William Barnett Avenue, Cleveland

  • Robert Woodrome, MD

    Family medicine · 14006 Old Hwy 59 North, Splendora

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 North Cleveland, TX

No pharmacy near North Cleveland, 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.

  • Walgreens 1.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Prime RX Pharmacy

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • West Church RX

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Texienne Pharmacy

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • MPS Pharmacy

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Tristar Cleveland

    1.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 6 closest pharmacies to North Cleveland, TX.

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 North Cleveland, 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 Liberty County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Liberty County, the county that includes North Cleveland, compare with Texas and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~16% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#89 of 254 Texas counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 65% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Liberty County vs Texas vs U.S.

Liberty County Texas U.S. ▲▼ = Liberty County vs the state average
Infection Liberty County Texas United States
Chlamydia
371.3 402 cases ▼ 25%
491.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
81.3 88 cases ▼ 54%
176.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
6.5 7 cases ▼ 57%
15 15.8
Syphilis (early)
28.6 31 cases ▲ 8%
26.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
92.4 100 cases ▲ 109%
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.

Reported STD rates in Liberty County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 9% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 225 450 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Liberty County, chlamydia has fallen from 373.2 to 371.3 per 100,000 (1%), gonorrhea has fallen from 129.9 to 81.3 per 100,000 (37%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 6.5 to 6.5 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

What shapes testing access in and around North Cleveland, TX

Adults uninsured
28.7%
No routine checkup
29%
Binge drinking
17%
Frequent mental distress
20.4%
Depression
23.6%
Below poverty line
21.1%
Primary-care ratio
4,649 : 1
Liberty County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 62
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 97th 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 Liberty County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Liberty County (2023)

People living with HIV
395 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
18cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
44.3%

Liberty County HIV care continuum (2023)

Liberty County recorded 21.2 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 20.2 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Liberty County residents living with HIV, 78% are in care · 67.5% 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 Liberty County tests for syphilis.

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

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About North Cleveland, TX

Along US-59 through Cleveland, many of the younger adults building their lives here are doing it in owned homes: this is a community where nearly four in five residents hold the deed, and households tend to run three people deep. That kind of rootedness shapes a lot: shared schedules, shared transportation, shared decisions about health. For people in their late teens and twenties, who face the sharpest risk for STIs during these years of new relationships and changing circumstances, that household reality means a positive test doesn't just affect one person's morning. It ripples through a shared living situation fast.

The workforce picture adds another layer. With a labor-force participation rate well below national norms and unemployment running notably high, a significant share of residents are managing tight budgets and unpredictable schedules. At a typical rent of $731 a month, even that minority who do rent aren't necessarily cash-flush, and sliding-scale or low-cost options among options listed on this page genuinely shift whether screening happens at all for a household watching every dollar. That single fact reframes testing as a logistical commitment requiring a vehicle, a free hour, and coordination with whoever else shares the household's one ride.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in North Cleveland, TX

Walkability 4.61 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.61/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in North Cleveland 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 5 STD & STI testing locations in North Cleveland, Texas, EasySTD

ZIP 77327 snapshot

Residents
37,574
Median age
28.6
Median income
$57,538

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 77327 area around North Cleveland: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not North Cleveland alone.

North Cleveland sits in Liberty County, ZIP 77327. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • North Cleveland City Park
  • Hill and Sara McClanahan House
  • Old City Park
  • Cleveland Historical Museum
  • City of Cleveland
  • Samuel Wiley Park

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Cleveland

Major routes

  • US 59 (US-59)
  • Loop 573 (Washington Avenue)
  • East Houston Street
  • Majnik Avenue

STD testing in North Cleveland, TX: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Liberty 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.

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 North Cleveland-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 North Cleveland 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 Texas

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

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).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Texas, 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)

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 Texas

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

STD testing FAQs for North Cleveland, TX

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Is walk-in STD testing available near North Cleveland, TX?

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.

Can I get tested in North Cleveland, TX without insurance?

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

What's included in a full panel near North Cleveland, TX?

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

How common is chlamydia in Liberty County?

Liberty County reported ~371 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Texas average.

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

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

How long do results take near North Cleveland, TX?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

How do I prepare for an STD test near North Cleveland, TX?

Little prep is needed, bring an ID and insurance if you have it, and note your exposure dates and any symptoms; for a urine test, avoid peeing for about an hour beforehand.

How do I tell a partner I tested positive?

Telling recent partners lets them test and treat; many health departments offer confidential partner-notification help.

Is STD testing part of prenatal care?

Pregnancy screening is standard; ask about an early-pregnancy STI panel.

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