Free & Low-Cost STD Testing Clinics in Charlotte, NC

9 clinics in Charlotte offer STD testing on a free or sliding-scale basis, so what you pay depends on your income, and 4 more within 25 miles are listed further down. 7 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 Charlotte, NC

  1. A Woman's Choice of Charlotte

    Also tests for HIV

    421 North Wendover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211 · 704-367-2255 · Website

    Services offered
    • Family Planning
    • Women's Health
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Pregnancy
    • Pharmacy
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • HIV/AIDS/STD Counseling
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Contact clinic for details
    • Medical
    Languages spoken
    English
    Fee structure
    Financial assistance available
    Income eligibility
    Call for income guidelines
    Insurance accepted
    Call for insurance guidelines
    Hours
    Monday-Friday 9:00AM-6:00PM; Saturday 8:00AM-2:00PM
    Service area
    Charlotte
  2. C.W. Williams Community Health Center - Clanton Road

    Also tests for HIV

    800 Clanton Rd Stes M and J, Charlotte, NC 28217 · 704-393-7720 · Website

    Services offered
    • Women's Health
    • Primary Care
    • Pharmacy
    • Pediatric
    • Medical
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • Adults
    • Immunizations
    • Dental
    • Counseling/Mental Health
    • Social Services
    • Lab
    • Substance Abuse/Addiction
    • Transportation
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • HIV/AIDS Treatment
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Blood Pressure Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Telemedicine
    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Mammograms
    • Cholesterol Screening/Lipid Panel Test
    • Medication Assisted Treatment
    Languages spoken
    English, Others by Translation Service
    Fee structure
    Sliding scale of fees based on income
    Income eligibility
    All income levels
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    Call for hours
    Service area
    Charlotte Area
  3. C.W. Williams Community Health Center - Pineville Road

    Also tests for HIV

    5800 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217 · 866-299-4968 · Website

    Services offered
    • Women's Health
    • Primary Care
    • Pharmacy
    • Pediatric
    • Medical
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • Adults
    • Immunizations
    • Dental
    • Counseling/Mental Health
    • Social Services
    • Lab
    • Substance Abuse/Addiction
    • Transportation
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • HIV/AIDS Treatment
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Blood Pressure Screening
    • Diabetes Screening
    • Telemedicine
    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Mammograms
    • Cholesterol Screening/Lipid Panel Test
    • Medication Assisted Treatment
    Languages spoken
    English, Others by Translation Service
    Fee structure
    Sliding scale of fees based on income
    Income eligibility
    All income levels
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    Call for hours
    Service area
    Charlotte Area
  4. Charlotte Community Health - West Clinic

    5301 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208 · 704-316-6561 · Website

    Services offered
    • Adults
    • Counseling/Mental Health
    • Diabetes - Treatment/Management
    • Family Planning
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Immunizations
    • Medical
    • Pediatric
    • Primary Care
    • Telemedicine
    • Women's Health
    • Hepatitis C Testing
    • Hepatitis C Treatment
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Lab
    • X-Ray
    • COVID-19 Vaccination
    Languages spoken
    English, Spanish
    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
    Call for hours
    Service area
    Charlotte
  5. Charlotte Community Health Clinic - University

    8401 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 300, Charlotte, NC 28212 · 704-316-6561 · Website

    Services offered
    • Women's Health
    • Primary Care
    • Pediatric
    • Counseling/Mental Health
    • Medical
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Lab
    • Immunizations
    • Diabetes - Treatment/Management
    • Adults
    • Family Planning
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Hepatitis C Testing
    • Hepatitis C Treatment
    • Telemedicine
    • COVID-19 Vaccination
    Languages spoken
    English, Spanish
    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
    Service area
    Mecklenburg County
  6. Mecklenburg County Health Department - Northwest Campus

    Also tests for HIV

    2845 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 · 704-336-6500 · Website

    Services offered
    • Women's Health
    • Medical
    • Family Planning
    • Dental
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • WIC
    • Immunizations
    • Lab
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Telemedicine
    • Pregnancy
    • HIV/AIDS Treatment
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Social Services
    Languages spoken
    English, Others by Translation Service
    Fee structure
    Sliding scale of fees based on income
    Income eligibility
    All income levels accepted
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    By appointment only
    Service area
    Charlotte Area
  7. Mecklenburg County Health Department - Southeast Campus

    Also tests for HIV

    249 Billingsley Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211 · 704-336-4700 · Website

    Services offered
    • Women's Health
    • Specialists
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • WIC
    • Immunizations
    • Lab
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • HIV/AIDS/STD Counseling
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Family Planning
    • Pregnancy
    • Pediatric
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Social Services
    Languages spoken
    English, Others by Translation Service
    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 8:00AM-5:00PM
    Service area
    Columbiana County Area
  8. Planned Parenthood - Charlotte Health Center

    Also tests for HIV

    700 S Torrence St, Charlotte, NC 28204 · 704-536-7233 · Website

    Services offered
    • Primary Care
    • Men's Health
    • Women's Health
    • Pregnancy
    • LGBTQ Community - Healthcare
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Immunizations
    • 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; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    Call for hours
    Service area
    Charlotte Area
  9. Shelter Health Services

    Also tests for HIV

    534 Spratt St, Charlotte, NC 28205 · 704-334-0000 · Website

    Services offered
    • Social Services
    • Primary Care
    • Medical
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Blood Pressure Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening/Lipid Panel Test
    • Diabetes Screening
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Diabetes - Treatment/Management
    • Diabetes - Prevention/Testing
    • X-Ray
    • Mammograms
    • Counseling/Mental Health
    • Medication Assisted Treatment
    • Dental
    • Free Prescription Medications
    • Walk-ins Accepted
    • Pediatric
    • Adults
    • Transportation
    Languages spoken
    English
    Fee structure
    No fee
    Income eligibility
    Low Income
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured Only
    Hours
    Monday - Friday
    Service area
    Mecklenburg County, for homeless women and children residents of Salvation Army Center of Hope

STD Testing near Charlotte

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

  1. Lake Norman Free Clinic Huntersville, NC · 14.1 mi
  2. Cabarrus Health Alliance - Kannapolis Kannapolis, NC · 22.8 mi · also tests for HIV
  3. NCFMC - Main Rock Hill, SC · 23.9 mi
  4. NCFMC - Ernest G. Brown Women's and Children's Center Rock Hill, SC · 24.0 mi

All free and low-cost clinics in Charlotte

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.