Free & Low-Cost STD Testing Clinics in Benton, TN

2 clinics in Benton 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. 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 Benton, TN

  1. Benton Family Health Care Center

    6784 Hwy 411 PO Box 308, Benton, TN 37307 · 423-338-2831 · Website

    Services offered
    • Medical
    • Primary Care
    • Pediatric
    • Counseling/Mental Health
    • Women's Health
    • Pregnancy
    • Family Planning
    • Blood Pressure Screening
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Lab
    • Immunizations
    • X-Ray
    • Pharmacy
    • Adults
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Geriatric
    • Telemedicine
    • Diabetes - Treatment/Management
    • Substance Abuse/Addiction
    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
    By appointment only
    Service area
    Polk County
  2. Polk County Health Department - Benton Center

    Also tests for HIV

    2279 Parksville Rd, Benton, TN 37307 · 423-338-4533 · Website

    Services offered
    • WIC
    • Women's Health
    • HIV/AIDS/STD Counseling
    • Immunizations
    • Pediatric
    • Pregnancy
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Testing
    • Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Treatment
    • Social Services
    • HIV/AIDS Testing
    • Health Education/Nutrition
    • Family Planning
    • Adults
    • Blood Pressure Screening
    • Telemedicine
    • COVID-19 Vaccination
    • Walk-ins Accepted
    Languages spoken
    English
    Fee structure
    Sliding scale of fees based on income
    Income eligibility
    All income levels accepted
    Insurance accepted
    Uninsured; Underinsured; Insurance; Medicare; Medicaid
    Hours
    Call for hours
    Service area
    Southeast Tennessee Region

STD Testing near Benton

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

  1. Bradley County Health Department Cleveland, TN · 13.0 mi · also tests for HIV
  2. Cempa Community Care Center - Mobile Clinic Cleveland, TN · 13.5 mi · also tests for HIV
  3. McMinn County Health Department Athens, TN · 15.6 mi · also tests for HIV
  4. Polk County Health Department - Copper Basin Center Copperhill, TN · 17.2 mi · also tests for HIV

All free and low-cost clinics in Benton

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.