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STD Testing in South Hills, MT: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Jefferson County, Montana, reported chlamydia cases run about 80% lower than the US average. Whether you are seeking a routine check-up or addressing a one-time concern in South Hills, Montana, you can choose between community clinics, which are often low-cost or free, and private labs, which may offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See your options below.

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Available testing centers

STD testing near South Hills, MT

6 testing options are listed for South Hills, MT. The nearest, PureView Health Center, is about 2.3 miles away. Compare 3 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 2.3 miles

PureView Health Center

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Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 131 reviews

PureView Health Center in Helena requires an appointment and covers gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and TB in a single visit. Bacterial infections treated same day, sliding-scale fees applied to everything, with all services available at no charge.

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Every Visit Runs on a Zero Balance

All services at PureView carry no fee, which means the scope of your visit (testing, treatment, vaccines, PrEP) is never shaped by what you can afford to add on that day.

Ryan White Funding Covers HIV From Test to Treatment

PureView holds Ryan White Program funding, so HIV care runs continuously from initial testing through ongoing medical treatment and medication adherence support. A single clinic sustaining the full arc of HIV management for people without a regular provider or the means to pay for specialty care.

PrEP and PEP Prescribed Here, Not Routed Out

Leaving Helena without a PrEP prescription, or spending weeks tracking down a provider willing to write one, is a gap PureView closes directly. Both PrEP and PEP are prescribed on-site, so prevention doesn't stall at a second referral loop.

Tests & treats Ryan White HIV care Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
1930 9th Avenue, Helena, MT 59601
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed
Website
2.5 miles

Benefis Health System

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 27 reviews

Benefis Health System in Helena welcomes patients paying cash, between providers, or working without insurance coverage by offering appointment-based STI screening (syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV testing) with fees that adjust to individual income levels.

Sliding-scale
Address
1645 Vandelay Avenue, Helena, MT 59601
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 3.1 miles

Healthcare for the Homeless

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Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 176 reviews

Healthcare for the Homeless in Helena welcomes walk-ins for STI screening without an appointment. Federally qualified standing means fees follow a sliding scale tied to income, and a single visit can cover syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia testing in one stop.

Sliding-scale
Address
533 North Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT 59601
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
401 15th Avenue South, Great Falls, MT 72.4 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Tri Med Services

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
2040 North 22nd Avenue, Bozeman, MT 74.8 miles away
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Rapid HIV
  • Conventional HIV
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Labcorp

Results in 1–2 days
No ratings yet
Address
2819 Great Northern Loop, Missoula, MT 98.9 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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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 South Hills, MT

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 South Hills, MT

The nearest testing center is about 2 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to South Hills, 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 South Hills, MT

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

  • Hematologics

    15 Shingle Butte Road, Clancy, MT 59634

    CMS-certified lab

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 57 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of South Hills. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 19 offer telehealth.

  • Jessica Parson, MD

    OB-GYN · 45 Medical Park Drive, Helena

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  • Todd Wampler, MD

    Family medicine · 2475 Broadway, Helena

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  • Kelly Aguilar, MD

    Family medicine · 2475 East Broadway Street, Helena

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  • Andrew Malany, MD

    OB-GYN · 2525 East Broadway Street, Helena

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  • Andrew Gilbert, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 2550 East Broadway Street, Helena

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  • Sheri Howell, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 820 North Montana Avenue, Helena

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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 South Hills, MT

No pharmacy near South Hills, MT 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.

  • Bergum Drug

    1.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Pureview Health Center

    2.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 2.4 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • CVS Pharmacy 2.5 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to South Hills, MT.

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 South Hills, 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 Jefferson County: the local picture

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

#41 of 56 Montana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 27% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Jefferson County vs Montana vs U.S.

Jefferson County Montana U.S. ▲▼ = Jefferson County vs the state average
Infection Jefferson County Montana United States
Chlamydia
99.6 13 cases ▼ 69%
322.6 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 67.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 27.5 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
7.7 1 cases ▼ 72%
27.2 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 Jefferson County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 56% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 125 250 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Jefferson County, chlamydia has fallen from 148.9 to 99.6 per 100,000 (33%), gonorrhea has fallen from 16.5 to 7.8 per 100,000 (53%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 7.8 to 7.8 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 South Hills, MT

Adults uninsured
6.3%
No routine checkup
25.3%
No transportation
4.8%
Binge drinking
19%
Frequent mental distress
14.1%
Depression
22%
Below poverty line
3.5%
Primary-care ratio
1,559 : 1
Jefferson County
  • Primary-care shortage score 15 / 26
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 12th 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 Jefferson County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Jefferson County (2023)

People living with HIV
53 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
97

Jefferson County HIV care continuum (2023)

Jefferson County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Jefferson County residents living with HIV, 100% are in care · 100% 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 Jefferson County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About South Hills, MT

South Hills (Jefferson County, Montana) is a small, rural community, where earnings run well above average, and owning a home is far more common than renting. Households tend to be larger and family-centered. Testing access holds up reasonably, a reachable clinic plus at-home kits and telehealth.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in South Hills, MT

Walkability 6.34 / 20 · Below average

At 6.34/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in South Hills 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 South Hills, Montana, EasySTD

ZIP 59634 snapshot

Residents
5,238
Median age
43.5
Median income
$120,881

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 59634 area around South Hills: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not South Hills alone.

South Hills sits in Jefferson County, ZIP 59634. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Mount Helena City Park
  • USS Helena
  • Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds
  • South Hills Disc Golf Course
  • Nob Hill Park
  • Nob Hill

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Capitol Hill
  • Prospect
  • Last Chance Gulch
  • Mountain View Meadows
  • Helena
  • Mansion District
  • Cedar Street

Major routes

  • I 15 (First Special Service Force Memorial Highway)
  • 11th Avenue
  • US 12 (Prospect Avenue)
  • North Montana Avenue

Reference

STD testing in South Hills, MT: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Montana 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 Montana, 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)

Montana 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 Montana

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 South Hills, MT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

How many places can I test near South Hills, MT?

There are 3 options within a 30-mile drive.

Can I use Medicaid for testing?

Yes, Medicaid typically covers it, and public clinics are free either way.

Is there free HIV testing near South Hills, MT?

Yes, free HIV testing is available at public clinics in the area.

What's included in a full panel near South Hills, MT?

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

How common is chlamydia in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County reported ~100 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Montana average.

How long do results take near South Hills, MT?

Most results are ready in about 1–2 days.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near South Hills, MT?

Yes, PrEP, a daily pill that helps prevent HIV in HIV-negative people, is available in the area.

How is chlamydia tested near South Hills, MT?

Chlamydia is checked with a simple urine sample or a swab; lab results usually come back in a day or two.

How do at-home STD kits work near South Hills, MT?

A kit ships to your address; you collect a urine, swab, or finger-stick sample, mail it to the lab, and get results online in a few days.

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