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STD Testing in North Westminster, VT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Chlamydia in Windham County runs about 70% lower than the US average. Whether you're starting a new relationship or maintaining ongoing care, North Westminster, Vermont, offers both community clinics and private labs for your STI testing needs. Either way, consider the trade-offs between cost, speed, and scheduling options. Here are your options for STI testing in the area.

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STD testing near North Westminster, VT

6 testing options are listed for North Westminster, VT. The nearest, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, is about 11.0 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.

Most reviewed 11.0 miles

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

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Rated 2.9 out of 5 from 149 reviews

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Putney accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance, with sliding-scale fees and donations accepted for those paying out of pocket. The panel covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, conventional HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB. Appointments required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
79 Main Street, Putney, VT 05346
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 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 11.8 miles

Edgar May Health and Recreation Center

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 140 reviews

Edgar May Health and Recreation Center in Springfield carries federally qualified health center status, which means STI screening costs are tied to your income. No fixed price locks anyone out. Walk-ins are welcome for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing, with fees adjusted on a sliding scale.

Sliding-scale
Address
140 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT 05156
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 6 reviews
Address
1 Wall Street, Claremont, NH 03743 18.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
205 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301 19.2 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:45 AM – 1:00 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

Results in 1–2 days
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Address
164 High Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 37.0 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews
Address
48 Sanderson Street, Greenfield, MA 01301 37.1 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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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 Westminster, VT

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 North Westminster, VT

The nearest testing center is about 11 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to North Westminster, 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.

Also in the area

Other CLIA-certified labs near North Westminster, VT

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

  • Brattleboro VA Cboc

    71 Gsp Drive, Brattleboro, VT 05301

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Brattleboro Memorial Hospital LAB

    17 Belmont Avenue, Brattleboro, VT 05301

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Grace Cottage Hospital

    185 Grafton Road, Townshend, VT 05353

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near North Westminster. 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.

Local clinicians

Clinicians near North Westminster, VT who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 97 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of North Westminster. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 32 offer telehealth.

  • Rachel Bruce, MD

    Internal medicine · 1 Hospital Court, Bellows Falls

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  • Daniel Caloras, MD

    Family medicine · 250 Ceda Road, Charlestown

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  • Emily Forbes-Mobus, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 79 Main Street, Putney

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  • Christopher Gamboa, MD

    Family medicine · 25 Ridgewood Road, Springfield

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  • Jeffery Allyn, MD

    Family medicine · 100 River Street, Springfield

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  • Todd Dombrowski, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 590 Court Street, Keene

    Call Directions

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 North Westminster, VT

No pharmacy near North Westminster, VT 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 1.7 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • North Star Health Pharmacy

    10.0 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Carlos G Otis Health Care Center

    12 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Kinney Drugs

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • River Street Pharmacy

    13 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to North Westminster, VT.

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 North Westminster, 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 Windham County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Windham County, the county that includes North Westminster, compare with Vermont and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~9% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#11 of 14 Vermont counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 21% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Windham County vs Vermont vs U.S.

Windham County Vermont U.S. ▲▼ = Windham County vs the state average
Infection Windham County Vermont United States
Chlamydia
150.1 69 cases ▼ 26%
201.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
34.8 16 cases ▲ 2%
34 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
2.2 1 cases ▲ 340%
0.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
2.2 1 cases ▲ 57%
1.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 1.4 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 Windham County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 64% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Windham County, chlamydia has risen from 87.1 to 150.1 per 100,000 (72%), gonorrhea has risen from 21.8 to 34.8 per 100,000 (60%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 2.2 to 2.2 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 Westminster, VT

Adults uninsured
6.5%
No routine checkup
25.5%
Binge drinking
15.8%
Frequent mental distress
17.3%
Depression
27.6%
Below poverty line
14.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,124 : 1
Windham County
  • Primary-care shortage score 10 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 32nd 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 Windham County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Windham County (2023)

People living with HIV
47 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
172

Windham County HIV care continuum (2022)

Windham County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2022), against 1.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Windham County residents living with HIV, 50% are in care · 50% 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 Windham County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About North Westminster, VT

Westminster Street runs through a stretch of North Westminster where most residents rent rather than own: a profile that shows up in how households here are actually structured, with a notably low share of married adults and an average household of three people cycling through shared leases, new relationships, and the kind of transitional arrangements that make routine health maintenance easy to defer. That churn matters for young adults in their late teens and twenties, who make up a meaningful slice of local life. When someone is between stable situations (a new roommate on Rockingham Street, a job that keeps labor-force participation high but doesn't guarantee paid leave) scheduling a clinic visit competes directly with rent due at the start of the month and a work shift that can't be swapped.

At $850 a month typical rent, there isn't much financial cushion to absorb surprise costs, which makes knowing what the options listed here actually charge worth checking before you go. That specific reality is worth naming plainly: getting tested here means putting a destination in your GPS and carving out a window, which is exactly why knowing the hours before you need them saves the whole thing from collapsing into a missed afternoon.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in North Westminster, VT

Walkability 11.05 / 20 · Above average

North Westminster scores 11.05/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride, though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 6 STD & STI testing locations in North Westminster, Vermont, EasySTD

ZIP 05101 snapshot

Residents
4,135
Median age
46.4
Median income
$71,625

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 05101 area around North Westminster: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not North Westminster alone.

North Westminster sits in Windham County, ZIP 05101. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Hall Bridge
  • Bald Hill
  • Oak Hill
  • Hedgehog Hill
  • Jones Hill
  • Saxtons River Village Historic District

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Bellows Falls Downtown Historic District
  • Westminster Village Historic District

Major routes

  • US 5 (Westminster Street)
  • Arch Bridge

Reference

STD testing in North Westminster, VT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Vermont 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 Vermont, 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)

Vermont 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 Vermont

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 North Westminster, VT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near North Westminster, VT?

There are 4 options within a 30-mile drive.

Does insurance cover STD testing near North Westminster, VT?

Usually yes, it can be billed to insurance, or paid out of pocket at a flat rate.

Where can I get tested for free near North Westminster, VT?

Public health clinics nearby provide free testing.

What's included in a full panel near North Westminster, VT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Windham County?

Windham County reported ~150 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Vermont average.

Is there an at-home STD test for North Westminster, VT?

At-home kits mail to 05101: self-collect, send to the lab, results in ~2–5 days.

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

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

Does a negative test mean I'm safe?

Reassuring if you tested after the window, just retest if it was early, and screen again with new partners.

Can gonorrhea have no symptoms?

Often, yes, especially throat and rectal infections, which is why site-specific testing matters.

What happens after a positive result?

Get treated, notify partners, pause sex until cleared, and follow up, the infection is manageable.

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