Information on STI Screening
The absence of STI symptoms is not a reliable way to tell if you or your partner is infection free, since it’s possible to have contracted an STI and not be symptomatic. If you suspect you may have contracted an STI, or if you want to get tested preemptively, here are some testing sites. You may also want to speak with your partner about testing.
Recommended Sexually Transmitted Infection/Disease Testing Sites
Note: Find STI testing anywhere in the U.S. with the CDC’s GetTested tool.
Note: The below information was last updated on 8/23/2021.
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Name and Location
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Appointments and Hours |
Payment Information |
Populations Served |
| Northeastern UHCS
135 Forsyth Building |
How to make an appointment: Call UHCS 617-373-2772, option #2
Operation hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday/Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm |
Accept NUSHP (Blue Cross Blue Shield)? Yes
Sliding scale or free testing? Free testing when victim of sexual violence Self-pay option? (to avoid billing through insurance) Yes, $25 per test |
All Northeastern students |
| Boston STD Clinic
Boston Medical Center |
How to make an appointment: Call 617-414-2803 to set up an appointment
Operation hours: 9:00AM-4:00PM, Monday-Friday, by appointment only. |
Accept NUSHIP (Blue Cross Blue Shield)? Yes
Sliding scale or free testing? Please contact the clinic for information about testing costs. Self-pay option? (to avoid billing through insurance) Yes |
All |
| Fenway Health
Ansin Building: South End location: |
How to make an appointment: Call 617-267-0159 to set up an appointment.
Operation hours: 9:00AM-4:00PM, Monday through Friday |
Accept NUSHIP (Blue Cross Blue Shield)? Yes
Sliding scale or free testing? No co-pay with insurance, Insurance not necessary Self-pay option? (to avoid billing through insurance) Yes |
Men who have sex with men, transgender and gender diverse people, and their partners |
| Massachusetts General Hospital main campus (STD unit)
MGH Cox Building, 5th Floor |
How to make an appointment: Call 617-726-2748 to set up an appointment; must be a registered MGH patient (call 866-211-6588 to register)
Operation hours: 8:00AM-4:00PM, Monday-Friday, by appointment only. |
Accept NUSHIP (Blue Cross Blue Shield)? Yes
Sliding scale or free testing? Please contact the clinic directly for information about testing costs. Self-pay option? (to avoid billing through insurance) Yes |
All |
| MGH Chelsea Health Center (STD/GID unit)
100 Everett Avenue, Ste 16C |
How to make an appointment: Call 617-726-2748 to schedule an appointment. Must be a registered MGH patient (call 866-211-6588 to register)
Operation hours: 3:00pm-5:30pm, Thursdays. |
Accept NUSHIP (Blue Cross Blue Shield)? Yes
Sliding scale or free testing? Please contact the clinic for information about testing costs. Self-pay option? (to avoid billing through insurance) Yes |
All |
| South End Community Health Center
1601 Washington Street |
How to make an appointment: Call 617-587-1905 to set schedule an appointment
Operation hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, by appointment only |
Accept NUSHIP (Blue Cross Blue Shield)? Yes
Sliding scale or free testing? Please contact the clinic directly for information about testing costs. Self-pay option? (to avoid billing through insurance) Yes |
All |
| Whittier Street Health Center
1290 Tremont St, Floor #3, Roxbury, MA 02120 |
How to make an appointment: Walk-ins strongly welcomed, call 617-427-1000 to schedule an appointment
Operation hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:45pm |
Sliding scale or free testing? Yes. Contact clinic for more information | All
Note: Multiple languages available
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| The X Clinic
Codman Square Health Center |
How to make an appointment: Fill out online form here, or call 617-822-8350. Walk in appointments available.
Operation hours: In-Person hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00am-4:30pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am-7:30pm; Friday 1pm-4:30pm; Saturday 9am-1pm |
Accept NUSHIP (Blue Cross Blue Shield)? Yes
Sliding scale or free testing? Please contact the clinic for more information about testing costs. Self-pay option? (to avoid billing through insurance) N/A |
All Note: Haitian, Creole, French and Spanish speaking staff are available onsite. This clinic is LGBTQA+ friendly. |
| Mass General Brigham Urgent Care
Boston location: Brookline location: Cambridge location: |
How to make an appointment: Schedule by phone, or online
Operation hours: 9:00AM-9:00PM, 7 days a week at all locations |
Accept NUSHIP (Blue Cross Blue Shield)? Yes
Self-pay option? (to avoid billing through insurance) Yes |
All |
| Greater Boston Health Center (Planned Parenthood)
1055 Commonwealth Ave. Free and confidential sexual health counseling and referral hotline: 1-877-686-5772 Option #3 (open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM) |
How to make an appointment: Book online here, or call 1-800-258-4448 to book an appointment
Operation hours: In-person: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-6:00pm. Friday and Saturday 7:30am-3:00pm Telehealth: Monday and Tuesday 8:00am-6:00pm; Wednesday 8:00am-7:00pm; Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm; Friday and Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm |
Sliding scale or free testing? Contact health center for STD services pricing information. | All |
Interested in learning more about sexual health?
OPEN offers a brief module that explores the ways sexual health is a part of your overall wellness. This course covers information on sex, sexually transmitted infections, barrier methods, contraceptives, boundaries, and communication. The information and resources provided here can help you make healthy sexual choices now or in the future. Click here to learn more.
Learn About Emergency Contraception
Students can access low-cost emergency contraception and free sexual health supplies through The Wellness Vending Machine now located in the Marino Center. Visit University Health and Counseling Service’s information page to learn more about emergency contraception and how to connect with a medical provider here.