Free & Low-Cost STD Testing Clinics in Worcester, MA

3 clinics in Worcester offer STD testing on a free or sliding-scale basis, so what you pay depends on your income, and 6 more within 25 miles are listed further down. 1 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 Worcester, MA

  1. CareWell Urgent Care - Worcester - Greenwood Street

    348 Greenwood St, Worcester, MA 01607 · 978-736-3244 · Website

    Services offered
    • Immunizations
    • School/Sports Physicals
    • Flu Shots
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Urgent Care
    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Walk-ins Accepted
    Languages spoken
    English
    Fee structure
    $50 or less per visit
    Income eligibility
    All income levels accepted
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    Monday-Sunday 8:00AM-8:00PM
    Service area
    Worcester
  2. CareWell Urgent Care - Worcester - Lincoln Street

    500 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605 · 978-792-2270 · Website

    Services offered
    • Immunizations
    • School/Sports Physicals
    • Flu Shots
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Urgent Care
    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Walk-ins Accepted
    Languages spoken
    English
    Fee structure
    $50 or less per visit
    Income eligibility
    All income levels accepted
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    Monday-Sunday 8:00AM-8:00PM
    Service area
    Worcester
  3. Planned Parenthood - Central Mass Health Center

    Also tests for HIV

    470 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA 01609 · 508-854-3300 · Website

    Services offered
    • Women's Health
    • Men's Health
    • Specialists
    • Family Planning
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Pregnancy
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Immunizations
    • Social Services
    • Medical
    • Primary Care
    • LGBTQ Community - Healthcare
    • Telemedicine
    Languages spoken
    English, Spanish, Others By Translation Service
    Fee structure
    Sliding scale available
    Income eligibility
    All income levels accepted
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; underinsured; insurance; Medicaid
    Hours
    Monday - Saturday
    Service area
    Worcester Area

STD Testing near Worcester

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

  1. CareWell Urgent Care - Northborough Northborough, MA · 6.9 mi
  2. American Family Care - Urgent Care - Marlborough Marlborough, MA · 12.1 mi · also tests for HIV
  3. Planned Parenthood - Metro West Health Center Marlborough, MA · 14.0 mi · also tests for HIV
  4. CareWell Urgent Care - Fitchburg Fitchburg, MA · 21.4 mi
  5. American Family Care - Urgent Care - Natick Natick, MA · 22.4 mi · also tests for HIV
  6. Thundermist Health Center of Woonsocket - Medical Woonsocket, RI · 23.7 mi · also tests for HIV

All free and low-cost clinics in Worcester

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.