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STD Testing in Woody Creek, CO: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

Gonorrhea rates in Pitkin County are about 87% lower than the US average. If you live in Woody Creek, Colorado and want testing before starting a new relationship or as part of ongoing HIV care, compare your options: local clinics can bill insurance or offer sliding-scale fees, while private labs usually charge a flat price. Check out your testing options below.

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STD testing near Woody Creek, CO

3 testing options are listed for Woody Creek, CO. The nearest, Community Health Services, is about 6.2 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.

Closest to you 6.2 miles

Community Health Services

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Community Health Services in Aspen tests for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, hepatitis C, and TB on a sliding-scale fee, with no-cost HIV testing and Mpox vaccination. Appointments required, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, all services provided at no fee.

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Every Fee Absorbed Before You Arrive

Community Health Services structures its billing so that donations are accepted and sliding-scale fees apply, but the actual floor for every service (testing, treatment, vaccination) is zero. No service category is carved out as fee-exempt while others carry a balance; the no-cost default runs across the entire clinical offering.

Spanish Is a Full Clinical Language Here

Spanish is listed as a direct service language at Community Health Services, meaning clinical conversations (counseling, results, treatment instructions) happen in Spanish as a staffed capability. That operational fact shapes how accurately risk context, medication guidance, and follow-up planning get communicated.

Herpes and Hepatitis C Extend the Standard Panel

Beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, Community Health Services tests for herpes and hepatitis C. Infections that often go undetected when a clinic runs only the baseline panel. Hepatitis C is included as an active diagnostic, allowing on-site follow-up rather than a separate referral pathway.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
405 Castle Creek Road, Suite 201 Aspen, CO 81611
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
Community health center 10.1 miles

Mountain Family Health Centers

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  • EasySTD3
Rated 2.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews

Mountain Family Health Centers in Basalt delivers same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis) alongside a full diagnostic panel, all on a sliding-scale fee open to everyone; appointments are required, and insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare are accepted.

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PrEP and PEP Prescribed Directly Here

Mountain Family Health Centers prescribes both PrEP and PEP on-site, which means ongoing prevention is woven into the same care relationship. No separate clinic, no separate chart to maintain.

Hepatitis A, B, and C Testing Included in the Panel

For anyone without a regular primary care provider, Mountain Family Health Centers' panel is worth noting: testing extends to hepatitis A, B, and C alongside the standard bacterial and HIV tests, so a single appointment covers ground that would otherwise require multiple stops.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale PrEP
Address
123 Emma Road, Suite 106 Basalt, CO 81621
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website

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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 Woody Creek, CO

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.

At-home STD testing in Woody Creek, CO

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Woody Creek, 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.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Woody Creek, CO

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

  • Aspen Valley Hospital

    0401 Castle Creek Road, Aspen, CO 81611

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel

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

Clinicians near Woody Creek, CO who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 76 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Woody Creek. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 46 offer telehealth.

  • Michael Check, MD

    Family medicine · Daly Ln Village Mall, Snowmass Village

  • Brian Bost, MD

    Internal medicine · 401 Castle Creek Road, Aspen

  • Caroline Mears Norris, DO Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 401 Castle Creek Road, Aspen

  • Paula Kadison, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 100 East Main Street, Aspen

  • Stephanie Karozos, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 225 North Mill Street, Aspen

  • Bryan Gieszl, MD Telehealth

    Internal medicine · 101 Founders Place, Aspen

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.

Pharmacies near Woody Creek, CO

No pharmacy near Woody Creek, CO 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.

  • Sundance Drug & Liquor

    5.2 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Clarks Pharmacy Aspen

    6.5 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Carl's Pharmacy

    6.6 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • City Market Pharmacy

    6.9 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Basalt Clinic Pharmacy

    10 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 5 closest pharmacies to Woody Creek, CO.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Woody Creek, 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.

STDs & HIV in Pitkin County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Pitkin County, the county that includes Woody Creek, compare with Colorado and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~8% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#33 of 64 Colorado counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 48% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Pitkin County vs Colorado vs U.S.

Pitkin County Colorado U.S. ▲▼ = Pitkin County vs the state average
Infection Pitkin County Colorado United States
Chlamydia
246.4 41 cases ▼ 43%
435.1 492.2
Gonorrhea
24 4 cases ▼ 81%
128.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
24 4 cases ▲ 50%
16 15.8
Syphilis (early) — no data 10.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
6 1 cases ▼ 79%
28.4 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 Pitkin County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 5% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 150 300 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Pitkin County, chlamydia has risen from 201.6 to 246.4 per 100,000 (22%), gonorrhea has fallen from 28.8 to 24 per 100,000 (17%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 23.1 to 24 per 100,000 (4%).

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 Woody Creek, CO

Adults uninsured
6.4%
No routine checkup
24.7%
Binge drinking
16.4%
Frequent mental distress
15.2%
Depression
23.2%
Below poverty line
6.3%
Primary-care ratio
1,157 : 1
Pitkin County
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 6th 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 Pitkin County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Pitkin County (2023)

People living with HIV
167 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
147

Pitkin County HIV care continuum (2021)

Pitkin County recorded 0 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2021), against 9.6 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Pitkin County residents living with HIV, 54.5% 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 Pitkin County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Woody Creek, CO

Testing for sexually transmitted infections in Woody Creek reflects the rhythms of a place where young adults (drawn by outdoor work, seasonal jobs, and the mountain lifestyle) move through town with purpose. Those who pass through Wilton Jaffee Sr. Park or spend time around the Rail Cars know Woody Creek as a working community, one where people tend to their lives quietly and expect the same discretion when health matters arise. STI testing available in and around Woody Creek, listed on this page, sits within that ethos: straightforward access without fanfare, results kept between you and the clinic, no gossip threaded through the community afterward.

The testing providers and clinics serving Woody Creek understand that confidentiality here isn't theater, it's baseline. A young adult who works seasonally, shares housing, or has deep roots in town needs to know their test results won't become local currency. Screening before a new relationship, after an uncertain encounter, or as part of annual health habits happens the same way everywhere: with privacy intact and without delay. Getting tested in or near Woody Creek means choosing from the providers shown on this page and taking the step on your own timeline.

No waiting for someone else's permission, no announcement required. Just access to the information you need to move forward with confidence.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Woody Creek, CO

Walkability 7.75 / 20 · Below average

At 7.75/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Woody Creek 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 3 STD & STI testing locations in Woody Creek, Colorado, EasySTD

ZIP 81611 snapshot

Residents
9,232
Median age
43.5
Median income
$95,708

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 81611 area around Woody Creek: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Woody Creek alone.

Woody Creek sits in Pitkin County, ZIP 81611. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Local landmarks

  • Wilton Jaffee Sr. Park
  • Rail Cars
  • Cozy Point
  • Triangle Peak
  • Community Park
  • Harmony Park

STD testing in Woody Creek, CO: screening, costs & privacy

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

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 Woody Creek 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 Colorado

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

Two things that actually depend on Colorado 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 Colorado, 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)

Colorado 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 Colorado

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Woody Creek, CO

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where's the nearest STD testing to Woody Creek, CO?

Community Health Services, about 6.2 mi away, with 3 options within 30 miles.

How much does STD testing cost near Woody Creek, CO?

Free at public clinics. Private labs run about $24 for one test and $139 for a full panel; at-home kits are $49+.

Can I get tested in Woody Creek, CO without insurance?

Public clinics serve people without insurance, often on a sliding scale.

What's included in a full panel near Woody Creek, CO?

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

How common is chlamydia in Pitkin County?

Pitkin County reported ~246 chlamydia cases per 100,000 in 2023, below the Colorado average.

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

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

Can I get PrEP near Woody Creek, CO?

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

How do at-home STD kits work near Woody Creek, CO?

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.

What happens if chlamydia goes untreated?

Untreated chlamydia can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and fertility problems, caught early, it's cured with antibiotics.

What samples are used for STD testing near Woody Creek, CO?

Usually urine or a swab for chlamydia/gonorrhea, and blood for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis.

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