STD Testing in Shepherd Hill, AL: Free, Same-Day & Confidential
Montgomery County reports about 84 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. In Shepherd Hill, Alabama, whether it's your first STI test or a routine screening, you have options. Public clinics keep costs down, private labs prioritize speed, and at-home kits trade a clinic visit for convenience. See your options for Shepherd Hill, Alabama below.
7 testing options are listed for Shepherd Hill, AL. The nearest, Quest Diagnostics, is about 12.4 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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3.2(78)?
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EasySTD5
Rated 3.2 out of 5 from 78 reviews
Address
10710 Chantilly Parkway, Montgomery, AL 36117 12.4 miles away
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Community health center 12.8 miles
Health Services
3.6(8)?
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Rated 3.6 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Health Services in Ramer schedules appointments rather than running walk-in hours, so a confirmed slot means the visit covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV testing alongside same-visit bacterial treatment and STI counseling: fees on a sliding scale, with Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance accepted.
Five Horizons Health Services in Montgomery runs a full STI panel (HIV (rapid and conventional), syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and hepatitis A, B, and C) with sliding-scale fees and same-visit treatment for bacterial infections. An appointment is required, and every service is provided at no charge.
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Every Service Carries a Zero Balance
Five Horizons Health Services charges nothing for any of its services: testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP, hepatitis C treatment, HIV medical management, and medication adherence counseling all fall under that same zero-cost structure. The sliding scale isn't a floor with exceptions above it; the ceiling is also free.
On-Site Interpretation, Not a Callback System
Interpretation services at Five Horizons Health Services in Montgomery are integrated into the care delivery itself: meaning counseling on PrEP adherence, hepatitis treatment protocols, and exposure history can be conducted without deferring to an outside scheduling queue. The clinical conversation happens in full, not in summary.
DoxyPEP Prescribed Where PEP Already Lives
Plenty of clinics prescribe PrEP; fewer add PEP; fewer still have formally incorporated DoxyPEP, the post-exposure doxycycline protocol for bacterial STI prevention, into their standing clinical offerings. Five Horizons Health Services in Montgomery carries all three, letting prevention planning address HIV and bacterial STI risk in a single appointment.
English, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
Adolescents/Youth/Teens
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Care services
Family Planning
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling
STI Treatment
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis B Treatment
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
Medicaid Accepted
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Free STI Test
Free HIV Test
Free Hepatitis C Test
Listing verified Apr 2026 · Source: CDC NPIN
Community health center 14.3 miles
Montgomery Pediatric Assoc
4.8(529)?
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A community safety-net rural health clinic about 14 miles from Shepherd Hill. 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 12 miles away, if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Shepherd Hill, 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 Shepherd Hill, AL
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Montgomery 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.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Shepherd Hill. 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 Shepherd Hill, AL who may help arrange STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 248 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Shepherd Hill. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 34 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 Shepherd Hill, AL
Compare the pharmacies closest to Shepherd Hill, AL. Contact a location directly to confirm pharmacy-counter hours, services, prices, and product availability before visiting.
11 mi
Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Shepherd Hill, AL.
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 Shepherd Hill, 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.
PrEP & DoxyPEP
Q Care Plus
From $0 insured
Telehealth PrEP & DoxyPEP with at-home testing and ongoing monitoring
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 Montgomery County: the local picture
How reported STI rates in Montgomery County, the county that includes Shepherd Hill, compare with Alabama and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~14% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.
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#4 of 67 Alabama counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 94% of the state
Reported STD rates per 100,000, Montgomery County vs Alabama vs U.S.
Montgomery CountyAlabamaU.S.▲▼ = Montgomery County vs the state average
Infection
Montgomery County
Alabama
United States
Chlamydia
1125.92,533 cases▲ 73%
651.1
492.2
Gonorrhea
544.51,225 cases▲ 140%
226.9
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
83.6188 cases▲ 192%
28.6
15.8
Syphilis (early)
89.8202 cases▲ 340%
20.4
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
77.8175 cases▲ 218%
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 Montgomery County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▼ 1% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Montgomery County, chlamydia has risen from 914.2 to 1125.9 per 100,000 (23%), gonorrhea has risen from 499.2 to 544.5 per 100,000 (9%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 24.5 to 83.6 per 100,000 (241%).
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 Shepherd Hill, AL
Adults uninsured
7.7%
No routine checkup
17%
No transportation
8.3%
Binge drinking
14.1%
Frequent mental distress
14.8%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
3.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,034 : 1
Montgomery County
Primary-care shortage score 20 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 42
Social Vulnerability Index · 93rd 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 Montgomery County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Montgomery 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
848 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
72cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
40.9%
Montgomery County HIV care continuum (2023)
Montgomery County recorded 38.7 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 16.5 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Montgomery County residents living with HIV, 77.6% are in care · 65% 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 Montgomery 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 →
Troy Highway cuts through a Shepherd Hill where nearly nine in ten households own their homes outright, and the typical property value signals a community that has built real financial stability over time, which also means that when a healthcare cost feels optional, it's easier to defer it. That deferral instinct is worth pushing back against, especially for the younger adults here who are still in the highest-incidence years for STIs and who may assume a settled, ownership-heavy community doesn't need to think about routine screening. The household profile (mostly married pairs, smaller average households, and a majority of adults actively working) shapes when and how people can realistically get tested. Montgomery County's STI data is the backdrop worth keeping in mind when that planning feels like a low priority.
Shepherd Hill's stability can make screening feel like someone else's concern, but the county rates don't reflect only other neighborhoods. Anyone moving along US 231 toward that listed clinic is making a practical, routine call. The kind that belongs on the same calendar as any other healthcare appointment.
Getting there
How residents reach STD testing in Shepherd Hill, AL
Walkability3.46 / 20 · Least walkable
At 3.46/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Shepherd Hill 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 36052 snapshot
Residents
847
Median age
56.8
Median income
$133,421
ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 36052 area around Shepherd Hill: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Shepherd Hill alone.
Shepherd Hill sits in Montgomery County, ZIP 36052. Local context that shapes where residents test:
Major routes
US 231 (Troy Highway)
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Shepherd Hill, AL
Just outside Shepherd Hill? These nearby communities have their own testing guides: clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STD testing in Shepherd Hill, AL: screening, costs & privacy
Everything to know before you test in Montgomery 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 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 Shepherd Hill-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 Shepherd Hill 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 AlabamaMinor 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.
