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STD Testing in Massachusetts
182 STD and HIV testing locations in Massachusetts, 71 of which list free testing.
Verify with the clinic before visiting. Hours, services, fees and appointment rules change. Call ahead to confirm. This directory is for information only and is not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.
Cities
- Boston (22)
- Brighton (3)
- Brockton (4)
- Cambridge (6)
- Dorchester (9)
- Fall River (6)
- Fitchburg (3)
- Framingham (4)
- Hyannis (4)
- Lawrence (6)
- Lowell (4)
- Lynn (3)
- Malden (3)
- New Bedford (3)
- Northampton (3)
- Pittsfield (4)
- Plymouth (3)
- Quincy (5)
- Springfield (9)
- Taunton (3)
- Worcester (5)
Other locations in Massachusetts
Adams
Attleboro
- Manet Community Health Center – free testing listed
Beverly
Bourne
Brookline
Burlington
Centerville
Charlestown
Chelsea
- Massachusetts General Hospital – free testing listed
Chicopee
Danvers
Dedham
East Boston
- NeighborHealth – free testing listed
- NeighborHealth
Easthampton
Everett
- Cambridge Health Alliance
- Cambridge Health Alliance – free testing listed
Falmouth
Gardner
Gloucester
- North Shore Community Health Incorporated
- North Shore Health Project – free testing listed
Great Barrington
- CHP Berkshires
- Volunteers in Medicine – free testing listed
Greenfield
- Community Health Center of Franklin County – free testing listed
- Tapestry
Harwich
Haverhill
- Health Quarters
- North Shore Health Project – free testing listed
Holyoke
Hull
Huntington
Jamaica Plain
- Brigham and Womens Hospital
- Childrens Hospital Boston – free testing listed
Lee
Leominster
Marlborough
Mashpee
Mattapan
Medford
Methuen
Milford
Nantucket
- Health Imperatives – free testing listed
Newburyport
North Adams
- Berkshire Health Systems – free testing listed
- Tapestry
North Andover
North Quincy
Peabody
Pelham
Provincetown
- AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod – free testing listed
- Outer Cape Health Services Incorporated – free testing listed
Randolph
- Health Innovations – free testing listed
Revere
Roxbury
- Whittier Street Health Center – free testing listed
Salem
- North Shore Community Health Incorporated – free testing listed
Scituate
Somerville
Vineyard Haven
- Health Imperatives – free testing listed
Waltham
Wareham
- Health Imperatives – free testing listed
Watertown
Wellfleet
West Roxbury
Winthrop
Worthington
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get STD testing in Massachusetts?
This page lists 182 STD/HIV testing locations in Massachusetts from the CDC NPIN directory. Call ahead to confirm services and hours.
Is there free STD testing in Massachusetts?
71 of the 182 listed locations say they offer free STI and/or HIV testing. Eligibility can depend on age, income or residency. Many health departments and community health centers also use sliding-scale fees.
Do I need an appointment?
34 locations here say no appointment is required. Others may need an appointment. Call before you go.
Can I get a rapid HIV test?
86 locations here list rapid HIV testing, which usually gives results during the same visit.
Which tests should I ask for?
Common tests include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV and sometimes herpes or hepatitis. Which ones you need depends on your situation, so a clinician can help you decide. CDC recommends everyone ages 13 to 64 get tested for HIV at least once.
Is STD testing confidential?
Health care providers must keep your health information private. Some public health clinics offer anonymous HIV testing. Ask the clinic about their privacy policy.