Free & Low-Cost STD Testing Clinics in Desert Hot Springs, CA

3 clinics in Desert Hot Springs offer STD testing on a free or sliding-scale basis, so what you pay depends on your income, and 7 more within 25 miles are listed further down. All of them also test for HIV. Call ahead to confirm hours and what your visit will cost.

How free and low-cost care works

Most clinics here charge on a sliding scale: what you pay depends on your household income and family size, and the lowest-income patients often pay nothing. Bring a photo ID, proof of income and proof of address to get the lowest fee. How sliding-scale fees work

STD Testing clinics in Desert Hot Springs, CA

  1. Desert Hot Springs Community Health Center Main Campus - Borrego Health

    Also tests for HIV

    66675 Pierson Blvd, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 · 760-676-5240 · Website

    Services offered
    • Medical
    • Primary Care
    • Women's Health
    • Pediatric
    • Immunizations
    • Pregnancy
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • Family Planning
    • X-Ray
    • Lab
    • Social Services
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Adults
    • Pharmacy
    • Urgent Care
    • Counseling/Mental Health
    • COVID-19 Testing
    • COVID-19 Vaccination
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Transportation
    • Telemedicine
    • OB/GYN
    • Application Assistance - Rx
    Languages spoken
    English, Others by Translation Service
    Fee structure
    Sliding scale. No one turned away due to inability to pay
    Income eligibility
    All income levels accepted
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
    Service area
    Eastern Coachella Valley Area
  2. Desert Hot Springs Health and Wellness Center - Borrego Health

    Also tests for HIV

    11750 Cholla Dr Ste B, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 · 760-251-0044 · Website

    Services offered
    • Medical
    • Primary Care
    • Pediatric
    • Immunizations
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • Family Planning
    • Social Services
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Dental
    • Adults
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Counseling/Mental Health
    • Application Assistance - Rx
    • Telemedicine
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Lab
    • Pharmacy
    • Transportation
    Languages spoken
    English, Others by Translation Service, Spanish
    Fee structure
    Sliding scale of fees based on income
    Income eligibility
    All income levels accepted
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    Monday - Friday
    Service area
    Eastern Coachella Valley Area
  3. Desert Hot Springs Specialty Care Center - Borrego Health

    Also tests for HIV

    12520 Palm Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 · 760-676-5800 · Website

    Services offered
    • Pharmacy
    • Medical
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • Lab
    • Hepatitis C Treatment
    • HIV/AIDS Treatment
    • HIV/AIDS/STD Counseling
    • Adults
    • LGBTQ Community - Healthcare
    • Specialists
    • Hepatitis C Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Counseling/Mental Health
    • Application Assistance - Rx
    • Transportation
    Languages spoken
    English, Spanish, Others By Translation Service
    Fee structure
    Sliding scale available
    Income eligibility
    All income levels accepted
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM
    Service area
    Eastern Coachella Valley Area

STD Testing near Desert Hot Springs

Other free and low-cost clinics offering STD testing within 25 miles, nearest first.

  1. DAP Health Palm Springs, CA · 8.2 mi · also tests for HIV
  2. RCHC - Palm Springs Family Health Center Palm Springs, CA · 8.2 mi
  3. Stonewall Medical Center - Borrego Health Cathedral City, CA · 10.3 mi · also tests for HIV
  4. Centro Medico Cathedral City - Urgent Care - Borrego Health Cathedral City, CA · 10.5 mi · also tests for HIV
  5. Planned Parenthood - Rancho Mirage Family Planning Center Rancho Mirage, CA · 15.9 mi · also tests for HIV
  6. RCHC - Banning Family Care Center Banning, CA · 23.4 mi
  7. RCHC - Indio Family Care Center Indio, CA · 24.1 mi · also tests for HIV

All free and low-cost clinics in Desert Hot Springs

Frequently asked questions

Can I get tested for STDs without insurance?
Yes. The clinics listed here serve uninsured patients, and most charge on a sliding scale based on your household income, so testing may be free or low-cost depending on what you earn. Each listing shows the clinic's fee structure; call ahead to confirm what testing costs there.
Do these clinics also test for HIV?
Many do. Clinics on this page that list HIV testing among their services are marked "Also tests for HIV". If HIV testing matters to you, confirm it when you call.
Can a teenager get tested without a parent?
In every state and Washington, DC, minors can consent to STI testing and treatment themselves, according to the Guttmacher Institute. Eight states set a minimum age (12 or 14, for example), and some states allow or require a provider to notify parents in certain situations, such as a positive HIV test. Ask the clinic about its confidentiality policy when you call.
What if there's no clinic close enough?
The CDC's GetTested locator (gettested.cdc.gov) lists HIV, STD and hepatitis testing sites across the country, many of them free or low-cost. Your county health department is also worth calling: many run their own STD clinics.