STD Testing in Poultney, VT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Rutland reported gonorrhea cases run about 94% lower than the national average. Locals in Poultney, Vermont may seek testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing care. Clinics may bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while many private labs let you pay a flat self-pay price. Below are testing options to consider.
9 testing options are listed for Poultney, VT. The nearest, Castleton Family Health Center/CHCRR, is about 5.7 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.
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Quest Diagnostics
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4.0(21)?
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 21 reviews
Address
11 Commons Street, Rutland, VT 05701 12.6 miles away
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Community health center 5.7 miles
Castleton Family Health Center/CHCRR
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Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 56 reviews
Castleton Family Health Center/CHCRR, in Bomoseen, earned its federally qualified designation by serving patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Making it a real option for cash-paying residents or those between providers. Walk-ins are welcome for sliding-scale syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia screening.
Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region in Bomoseen requires an appointment, so scheduling ahead is the move, but that visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and rapid or conventional HIV testing, same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis vaccines, and sliding-scale fees for every patient.
Listing verified Jun 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Community health center 9.2 miles
Mettowee Valley Family Health Center
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Mettowee Valley Family Health Center in West Pawlet carries federal qualification that obligates it to charge fees on a sliding scale tied to income, no one is turned away for inability to pay. Walk-ins are welcome for STI screening covering syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia.
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England in Rutland runs by appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and rapid or conventional HIV testing, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, sliding-scale fees accepted by all, and interpretation services on hand.
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Interpretation Services Woven Into Every Appointment
When a patient's primary language isn't English, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England in Rutland has interpretation services in place for any appointment: meaning a person navigating STI results, treatment decisions, or prevention counseling can do so fully in their own language, without a separate scheduling step or an outside agency bridging the gap.
Title X Confidentiality Closes the Referral Gap
Without Title X status, a minor seeking STI care can face a second appointment at a separate site. Leaving a gap between testing and treatment that can stretch days or weeks. As a Title X clinic, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England in Rutland is legally bound to provide confidential services for minors, so that gap doesn't exist here.
PrEP and PEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site
Planned Parenthood of Northern New England in Rutland prescribes and manages both PrEP and PEP directly, including the required HIV and kidney-function monitoring that sustains a PrEP regimen over time, keeping prevention continuous rather than dependent on a separate primary care relationship.
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
Tests offered
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Persons with STI
Care services
Family Planning
Mpox Vaccine
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
Hepatitis A Vaccine
Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Donations Accepted
Medicaid Accepted
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Listing verified Sep 2025 · Source: CDC NPIN
Community health center 12.3 miles
CHCRR Pediatric Dental
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Rated 4 out of 5 from 154 reviews
A community safety-net federally qualified health center about 12 miles from Poultney. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.
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.
The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Poultney, 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 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
Quest Diagnostics
$79 & up
Panel:
8-infection panel incl. chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, hepatitis & herpes: single tests too
Sample:
Quest Mobile: a phlebotomist collects your sample at home
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 Poultney, VT
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Rutland 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.
Showing 2 of the CLIA-certified labs in Rutland County.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Poultney. 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 Poultney, VT who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 130 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Poultney. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 30 offer telehealth.
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 Poultney, VT
Compare the pharmacies closest to Poultney, VT. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
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 Poultney, 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.
Online treatment
Wisp
Visit from $39
Online STI treatment & DoxyPEP: same-day prescriptions 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
STDs & HIV in Rutland County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Rutland County, the county that includes Poultney, compare with Vermont and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~43% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
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#13 of 14 Vermont counties for chlamydia, among the lowest in the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Rutland County vs Vermont vs U.S.
Rutland CountyVermontU.S.▲▼ = Rutland County vs the state average
Infection
Rutland County
Vermont
United States
Chlamydia
134.481 cases▼ 33%
201.9
492.2
Gonorrhea
11.67 cases▼ 66%
34
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
—
0.5
15.8
Syphilis (early)
3.32 cases▲ 136%
1.4
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
3.32 cases▲ 136%
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 Rutland County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 23% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Rutland County, chlamydia has fallen from 188.2 to 134.4 per 100,000 (29%), gonorrhea has fallen from 13.2 to 11.6 per 100,000 (12%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 3.3 to 3.3 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 Poultney, VT
Adults uninsured
6.2%
No routine checkup
22.4%
Binge drinking
16.5%
Frequent mental distress
16.6%
Depression
25.7%
Below poverty line
11%
Primary-care ratio
1,377 : 1
Rutland County
Primary-care shortage score 8 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 70.7
Social Vulnerability Index · 40th 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 Rutland County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Rutland County (2023)
People living with HIV
30 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
102
Rutland County HIV care continuum (2023)
Rutland County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 1.8 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Rutland County residents living with HIV, 53.3% are in care · 46.7% 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 Rutland County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
Compiled and checked by EasySTD's editorial team against CDC and public-health sources. This is educational information, not a substitute for advice from a licensed clinician. Our editorial guidelines →
Poultney's economy has long turned on slate quarrying, dairy, and the steady trades. Work that keeps people rooted here across seasons and decades. That stability shapes the town's character: homeowners who invest in their properties and their community. Yet like any place, Poultney has young adults in their late teens through thirties passing through or settling down, and for them, confidential STI screening fits into the practical business of staying healthy without fanfare.
Testing is available in and around Poultney through clinics listed on this page, and the process itself is straightforward. No ritual, no announcement. What matters most in a town where people recognize each other is that your test results remain private. Clinics serving Poultney understand this; they handle screening as routine medical care, separate from gossip or assumption.
You can access testing without it becoming part of the local narrative, and you'll get clear answers about your status. Whether you're new to the area, managing a relationship, or simply building a health habit, screening is one of those practical steps that doesn't require explanation. The providers listed here offer the confidentiality and clinical competence that let you move forward without friction.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Poultney, VT
Walkability7.74 / 20 · Below average
At 7.74/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Poultney 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 05764 snapshot
Residents
3,094
Median age
41.2
Median income
$62,348
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 05764 area around Poultney: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Poultney alone.
Poultney sits in Rutland County, ZIP 05764. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Local landmarks
Town Hill
Old Knob
Spaulding Hill
Barker Mountain
Pond Hill
Parker Hill
Neighborhoods & communities
East Poultney Historic District
Poultney Main Street Historic District
Major routes
VT 30 (Vermont Route 30 North)
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Poultney, VT
Just outside Poultney? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Poultney, VT: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Rutland 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 whenCDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window
Who should get tested, and how often
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
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Poultney-area provider.
What each STD test costsMedicare 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 Poultney 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.
Confidentiality & consent in VermontMinor 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.
