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STD Testing in Wellington, ME: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Piscataquis County saw about 62% fewer reported chlamydia cases than across the US. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule in Wellington, Maine, you can mix convenience and speed: some clinics take walk-ins for same-day testing, while labs and at-home kits let you plan around your own time. See your options below.

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STD testing near Wellington, ME

4 testing options are listed for Wellington, ME. The nearest, Hometown Health Center, is about 14.0 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.

Community health center 14.0 miles

Hometown Health Center

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 80 reviews

Hometown Health Center in Dexter runs on sliding-scale fees with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance all accepted, so cost adjusts to what you actually have. The panel covers HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes, and hepatitis C, with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections and an appointment required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
29 Church Street, Dexter, ME 04930
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
14.7 miles

Maine Family Planning

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Maine Family Planning in Dexter pairs rapid HIV testing with same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs like gonorrhea and chlamydia, and extends the panel to herpes and hepatitis B and C. Fees run on a sliding scale with Medicaid and insurance accepted; appointments are required.

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PrEP Prescribed and Managed On-Site

PrEP here means a prescribing provider, ongoing lab monitoring for kidney function and STIs, and refill coordination. All handled within the clinic rather than delegated elsewhere. PEP is similarly available through the same clinical staff, not a separate referral chain.

Herpes and Hepatitis Testing Beyond the Standard Four

Clinics that test only for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis leave hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and herpes unaddressed. Gaps that matter for anyone wanting a complete picture. Maine Family Planning in Dexter runs rapid tests for both hepatitis B and C alongside herpes testing, covering infections the shorter panel skips entirely.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
311A Corinna Road, Dexter, ME 04930
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
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Quest Diagnostics

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Rated 3.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews
Address
885-931 Union Street, Bangor, ME 04401 41.3 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 6:00 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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Quest Diagnostics

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Address
175 West Broadway, Lincoln, ME 04457 54.9 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 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 Wellington, ME

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 Wellington, ME

The nearest testing center is about 14 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Wellington, 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 Wellington, ME

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

  • Northern Light CA Dean Hospital

    364 Pritham Avenue, Greenville, ME 04441

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
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  • Northern Light Mayo Hospital

    897 West Main Street, Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 48 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Wellington. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 1 offer telehealth.

  • William Boller, MD

    Family medicine · 22 Haley Court, Sangerville

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  • Diane Zavotsky, MD

    Family medicine · 237 Main Street, Bingham

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  • David Mcdermott, MD

    Family medicine · 43 Dwelley Avenue, Dover Foxcroft

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  • Lesley Fernow, MD

    Internal medicine · 84 River Street, Dover Foxcroft

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  • Susan Paul, MD

    Internal medicine · 462 Essex Street, Dover Foxcroft

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  • Michael Macdonald, MD

    Family medicine · 118 Moosehead Trail, Newport

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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 Wellington, ME

No pharmacy near Wellington, ME 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.

  • Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy

    14 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
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  • E W Moore and Son Pharmacy

    15 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Foxcroft Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions

  • Shaws Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Rite Aid 19 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Wellington, ME.

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 Wellington, 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 Piscataquis County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Piscataquis County, the county that includes Wellington, compare with Maine and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.

#7 of 16 Maine counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 56% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Piscataquis County vs Maine vs U.S.

Piscataquis County Maine U.S. ▲▼ = Piscataquis County vs the state average
Infection Piscataquis County Maine United States
Chlamydia
188.7 33 cases ▼ 13%
217.4 492.2
Gonorrhea — no data 44.4 179.5
Syphilis (P&S) — no data 5.3 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 2.1 16
Syphilis (late/unknown) — no data 4.5 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 Piscataquis County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 10% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 100 200 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Piscataquis County, chlamydia has risen from 172.6 to 188.7 per 100,000 (9%), gonorrhea has risen from 6 to 11.5 per 100,000 (92%), and P&S syphilis has held roughly steady from 5.8 to 5.8 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 Wellington, ME

Adults uninsured
9.1%
Piscataquis County
No routine checkup
17.6%
Piscataquis County
Primary-care ratio
1,717 : 1
Piscataquis County
  • Primary-care shortage score 17 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 51.3
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 48th 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 Piscataquis County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Piscataquis County (2023)

People living with HIV
71 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
0cases countywide
PrEP users / 100k
84

Piscataquis County HIV care continuum (2023)

Piscataquis County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 2.9 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Piscataquis County residents living with HIV, 81.8% are in care · 72.7% 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 Piscataquis County tests for syphilis.

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

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Local context

About Wellington, ME

Huff Corner anchors one of Maine's most deeply rooted communities: nine in ten households here own their homes, and most of those households are families built around long-term partnerships. That kind of stability shapes daily life in ways that can make sexual health feel like someone else's concern, yet the county STI picture tells a different story. Younger adults still working out relationships, jobs, and where they fit, people in their late twenties navigating a labor market where fewer than half of residents participate at all, are exactly the group for whom routine screening quietly drops off the calendar not because they don't care, but because nothing around them makes it easy. That ease is genuinely hard to come by here.

For households running on tighter margins (and most here are, given how few earn above the higher-income threshold) that drive also means weighing fuel, time off, and whether the clinic's hours align with work schedules built around a compressed local workforce. Planning around King Hill or Round Top winters means knowing which resources are worth the trip before you need them urgently. That calculus changes when you've already looked up the nearest option.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Wellington, ME

Walkability 5.33 / 20 · Least walkable

At 5.33/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Wellington 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 4 STD & STI testing locations in Wellington, Maine, EasySTD

Wellington sits in Piscataquis County, ZIP 4942. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • King Hill
  • Round Top
  • Huff Mountain
  • Cowett Hill
  • Crow Hill
  • Dorr Hill

Neighborhoods & communities

  • Huff Corner
  • Burdin Corner
  • Hutchins Corner

Reference

STD testing in Wellington, ME: screening, costs & privacy

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

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

Two things that actually depend on Maine 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 Maine, 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)

Maine 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 Maine

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 Wellington, ME

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Wellington, ME?

The closest is Hometown Health Center (14 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

What does STD testing cost around Wellington, ME?

Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $49+.

Is there free STD testing near Wellington, ME?

Yes, public clinics in the area offer free or low-cost testing.

Which tests are offered near Wellington, ME?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Piscataquis County?

About 189 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), below the Maine average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Wellington, ME?

PrEP (HIV-prevention medicine for HIV-negative people) is available locally, any provider can prescribe it.

How is gonorrhea tested near Wellington, ME?

A urine sample or a swab (genital, throat, or rectal) detects gonorrhea, often tested alongside chlamydia.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

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