Free STD Testing Where To Get It

Posted by stephen.george on November 28th, 2018

How To Get A Free STD Testing

After conducting a survey and evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of a free STD testing, we are presenting an analysis on where you can get free HIV and STD testing done. That said, from Planned Parenthood locations to state health departments, local non-profit health organizations, and diverse college and university programs, there are loads of places that offer free or almost free STD tests. Such available free tests are funded federally through programs set up by diverse institutions such as churches and universities or non-profit organizations. These places are further discussed along with an overview of federally funded STD tests.

STD Testings that are federally funded.

Recent reports displayed by the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance shows that the department of health and human resources makes available grants to cater for sexually transmitted diseases preventative health services. This is done through centers for disease control and Prevention (CDC). That said, this funding is made available upon application by any state or authorized subdivision that meets the eligibility criteria. These grants for STDs testing cost the government a lot of money each year reaching up to find hundred million dollars and are made available to several places inclusive of state health clinics which in return offer low cost or free STD testing services.

Local Health Departments:

Funding on federal and state levels always reaches local health departments. The availability of these funds in local health departments allows them to offer such free or low-cost STD testing services. Sometimes, these services are offered based on an income slide scale which means you will make reasonably low payments based on your income. That said, some of these local health departments are limited in that they can only test for a few common STDs such as hepatitis C, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV. So, while federal or state health departments can test for eight or ten STDs, local health departments can test for only three or four and these testing options vary from location to location. However, HIV testing is often available and is without charges.

Planned Parenthood.

Due to government-approved grants, planned parenthood can offer free or low-cost STD testing to individuals who earn below the poverty level. Planned Parenthood also partners with numerous insurance options, and individuals on Medicaid are eligible for free testing at designated planned parenthood locations.  Furthermore, such planned parenthood locations conduct STD/STI tests in four basic ways which are urine sample, physical exams, swab sample, and blood sample. Due to the fact that planned parenthood locations are centers that specialize in reproductive health, they test for a wide range of STDs such as HIV, gonorrhea, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, Chlamydia and so on.

Non Profit organizations

Several of such non-profit organizations exist that offer free STD testing in health clinics and they are located in diverse cities. Such organizations include religious groups, LGBT groups and several other community programs. STD tests offered may include common tests like HIV, Chlamydia, hepatitis C and common bacterial infection or gonorrhea. Such organizations from time to time receive funds through donations, federal grants, fundraising amongst several other avenues.

Colleges And Universities.

Research shows that 50 percent of STDs are contracted by people between the age brackets of 18 to 24. With this statistics, colleges and institutions offer students low cost or free STD testing. However, the testing services and methods will vary from institutions to institution. That said, common STDs testing would frequently be available such as gonorrhea, HIV, and Chlamydia. Other tests may be available if not, local health departments can be resorted to.

Summarily, in relation to curbing the dangerous spread of STDs and securing the health of the public, several of these places discussed above go beyond offering free STD testing. Several of them provide condoms and other types of protections such as dental dams. That said, before you go for a test, you should find out comprehensively what services and STD testing are available.

About Author:

Stephen has been the lead content writer at STDtestinfo.com since 2016. With a degree in MBA, Stephen has an uncanny ability to make the most complex subject matter easy to understand. When he’s not ferociously following and covering the sexual wellness industry, he’s busy with family and adventurous trips.