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

Yellowstone County reports about 58 syphilis cases per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. In Worden, Montana, whether you need testing after a possible exposure or as part of routine care, your options include public clinics that keep costs down, private labs that prioritize speed, and at-home kits that trade a clinic visit for convenience.

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STD testing near Worden, MT

2 testing options are listed for Worden, MT. The nearest, RiverStone Health, is about 0.1 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 0.1 miles

RiverStone Health

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 12 reviews

RiverStone Health in Worden weaves STI care through the same clinical infrastructure that handles family planning and substance-use treatment, offering the standard bacterial panel plus herpes and hepatitis C on a sliding-scale fee. Appointments are required; gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis can be treated the same visit.

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Substance-Use Treatment Shares a Roof With STI Care

When substance-use treatment sits in a separate system, the gap between an STI diagnosis and addressing the behaviors that drive reinfection stays open. Sometimes indefinitely. At RiverStone Health, both services exist within the same care structure, so that gap doesn't compound into a second appointment, a second intake, or an untreated stretch in between.

Herpes and Hepatitis C Testing on the Same Panel

For anyone without a regular provider managing their full picture (paying cash, working around insurance limits, or simply wanting one complete visit) RiverStone Health's panel reaches beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV to include herpes and hepatitis C testing, with hepatitis C managed on-site rather than handed off.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
2469 Main Street, Worden, MT 59088
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday Closed
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Rated 3.7 out of 5 from 7 reviews
Address
2900 12th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101 20.7 miles away
Opening hours
  • Monday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 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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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 Worden, 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.

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At-home STD testing in Worden, MT

The nearest testing center is less than a mile away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Worden, 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 Worden, MT

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

  • Yellowstone Pathology Institute

    2900 12th Avenue North Suite 295W, Billings, MT 59101

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
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  • Intermountain Health ST Vincent Regional Hospital

    1233 North 30th Street, Billings, MT 59101

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

  • Billings Clinic-Pulmonary Center

    2800 10th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101

    CMS-certified lab Accredited · College of American Pathologists

    • Full STD panel
    Call Directions

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

Beyond dedicated clinics, 191 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Worden. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 42 offer telehealth.

  • Bryan Blumell, MD

    Family medicine · 2054 US Hwy 87 East, Billings

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  • Kristen Prewitt, DO Telehealth

    Family medicine · 760 Wicks Lane, Billings

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  • Denise Mehia, MD

    Internal medicine · 1111 Main Street, Billings

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  • Stephanie Thomas, MD

    Family medicine · 32 Wicks Lane, Billings

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  • Robert Wagenaar, MD Telehealth

    Family medicine · 32 Wicks Lane, Billings

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  • Spencer Hegerhorst, DO

    Family medicine · 32 Wicks Lane, Billings

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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 Worden, MT

No pharmacy near Worden, 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.

  • Woodrows Pharmacy

    17 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walmart Pharmacy 17 mi
    Rx pickupAt-home STI kitsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions
  • Walgreens 18 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
    Directions

Showing the 3 closest pharmacies to Worden, 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 Worden, 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 Yellowstone County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Yellowstone County, the county that includes Worden, compare with Montana and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~38% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#8 of 56 Montana counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 86% of the state

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

Yellowstone County Montana U.S. ▲▼ = Yellowstone County vs the state average
Infection Yellowstone County Montana United States
Chlamydia
375.2 641 cases ▲ 16%
322.6 492.2
Gonorrhea
87.2 149 cases ▲ 29%
67.7 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
57.9 99 cases ▲ 111%
27.5 15.8
Syphilis (early)
29.3 50 cases ▲ 136%
12.4 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
35.1 60 cases ▲ 29%
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 Yellowstone County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▼ 14% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 250 500 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Yellowstone County, chlamydia has fallen from 488.7 to 375.2 per 100,000 (23%), gonorrhea has fallen from 323 to 87.2 per 100,000 (73%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 4.2 to 57.9 per 100,000 (1279%).

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 Worden, MT

Adults uninsured
9.1%
No routine checkup
23.7%
No transportation
7.6%
Binge drinking
18.6%
Frequent mental distress
17.7%
Depression
27.2%
Below poverty line
16.3%
Primary-care ratio
929 : 1
Yellowstone County
  • Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 72.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 29th 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 Yellowstone County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Yellowstone County (2023)

People living with HIV
99 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
7cases countywide
On PrEP (coverage)
26.4%

Yellowstone County HIV care continuum (2023)

Yellowstone County recorded 4.9 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 3 statewide and 13.7 nationally. Among Yellowstone County residents living with HIV, 82.4% are in care · 76.5% 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 Yellowstone County tests for syphilis.

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

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About Worden, MT

Worden sits at the kind of remove where the nearest clinic on this page means a real drive, no walking-distance option, no quick errand tacked onto a lunch break. That physical reality shapes how residents think about health appointments in general, and screening is no exception. Two-thirds of households here own their homes, suggesting a stable, rooted population, but the renter third carries a monthly cost that leaves limited room for unplanned medical expenses. For those households, a sliding-scale or no-cost option among the 27 listed here isn't a minor convenience.

It's often the deciding factor. The town's average household runs larger than the state norm, with close to half of adults married. Still, a substantial share of Worden's population falls in the years, late teens through early thirties, when STI transmission is most concentrated nationally. For that group, the drive out to a clinic already raises the bar; add a work schedule drawn from a labor force where employment is the clear majority condition, and carving out time during standard clinic hours takes real planning.

Yellowstone County's STI figures, visible elsewhere on this page, reflect the broader rural pattern: cases that go undetected because the path to testing involves more steps than in a denser area. For someone living in Worden, staying current isn't a passive thing. It's something the county's own numbers make worth the drive.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Worden, MT

Walkability 4.45 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.45/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Worden 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 2 STD & STI testing locations in Worden, Montana, EasySTD

ZIP 59006 snapshot

Residents
1,218
Median age
35.4
Median income
$47,670

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 59006 area around Worden: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Worden alone.

Reference

STD testing in Worden, MT: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Yellowstone 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 Worden-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 Worden 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 Worden, MT

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Where can I get tested for STDs in Worden, MT?

The closest is RiverStone Health (0.1 mi); 2 options are within 30 miles.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Worden, MT?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Worden, MT without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Worden, MT?

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 Yellowstone County?

About 375 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Montana average.

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.

How is gonorrhea tested near Worden, MT?

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.

Can oral herpes spread to the genitals?

Yes, HSV-1 from the mouth can spread to the genital area through oral sex.

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