STD Testing in Covelo, CA
8 places to get tested — 8 clinics and testing sites near Covelo, and no partner lab. The nearest one is out of town, so an at-home kit is usually the quicker route.
- 3free clinics
- 4sliding scale
- 1insurance or fee
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Clinics and testing sites near Covelo
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Covelo itself, so the nearest are listed below, closest first. Public clinics generally take longer to return results than a private lab, and several test on set days only, so it is worth calling ahead. If you would rather not wait or give your details at a public clinic, an at-home collection kit posts back to a lab and needs no local appointment at all.
How we chose these 8 clinics
- Every one is on the CDC’s GetTested locatorThe wider CDC directory we draw from has over 16,000 entries. Only the ones GetTested also lists can appear here, and all 8 clinics below do.
- Listings that name fewer than three tests are left outEven on GetTested, 527 listings name fewer than three tests. We don’t show them anywhere.
- Unverified pregnancy centers are never shownThe CDC lists some pregnancy centers whose STD testing we couldn’t verify. We don’t list them anywhere.
- Cost is stated the way the CDC lists itFree, sliding scale or insurance accepted, as each clinic reports it to the CDC. We don’t estimate prices, and if the listing says nothing, the card says “Fees not listed.”
Directory retrieved September 4, 2026. Open “View services” on any card to see when that clinic last updated its listing. All sources
- Clinic37.9 mi away
Consolidated Tribal Health Project Incorporated
6991 N State St, Redwood Valley, CA, 95470
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
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Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · TB
Treatments STI treatment · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source March 2, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Clinic38.6 mi away
Adventist Health
Fort Bragg Rural Health Center
850 Sequoia Cir, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
HoursMon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
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Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV
Treatments STI treatment
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source March 3, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community health center38.6 mi away
Mendocino Coast Clinics
Sequoia Circle
855 Sequoia Cir, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437
HoursMon-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · TB
Treatments STI treatment · HIV care · Hep C treatment · Family planning · HPV vaccine · Free condoms · Harm reduction · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 16, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community organization44.0 mi away
MCAVHN Care and Prevention Network
148 Clara St, Ukiah, CA, 95482
HoursMon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests HIV · Hepatitis B · Hepatitis C
Treatments PrEP · PEP · Hep C treatment · Free condoms · Harm reduction · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 7, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
Testing privacy
Anonymous vs. confidential testing
Most clinics test confidentially. Some also offer anonymous testing, usually for HIV. Availability varies by testing site, so ask when you call.
Confidential
- You give your name, and the result goes in your medical record.
- Results are not available to the public.
- Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV are reportable in every state, so a positive result is reported to the health department. Those reports are kept confidential.
Anonymous
- You don’t give your name.
- You receive a number and use it, not your name, to get your result.
- Not every site offers it. Ask before your visit.
Source: NIH HIVinfo, HIV Testing · CDC, STI Reporting and Confidentiality
Explore testing locations in and near Covelo
Nearest partner lab
No partner lab operates in Covelo. The closest is 51 miles away, so an at-home kit is almost certainly the better route from here. The lab is listed for anyone already making the trip.
Quest Diagnostics
51 mi awayIn Lakeport, not Covelo
Mendocino County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
▼ 18.1%306.4per 100k
273 reported cases · 2023 · 38% below the CA rate
Gonorrhea
▼ 46.5%67.3per 100k
60 reported cases · 2023 · 65% below the CA rate
Syphilis
▲ 51.5%30.3per 100k
27 reported cases · 2023 · 86% above the CA rate
HIV
▼ 0%6.4per 100k
5 new diagnoses · 2020
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Mendocino County CA STD Statistics
There were 5 new HIV diagnoses in Mendocino County in 2020. HIV is the one infection where how soon you test changes which test you need — an RNA test detects it far earlier than a standard antibody test.
Mendocino County reported 273 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 306.4 per 100,000 residents. Most people who have chlamydia or gonorrhea have no symptoms at all, so waiting for something to feel wrong is not a strategy.
HIV prevention & treatment
PrEP, DoxyPEP & Online Treatment
A test result is the start, not the end. If you are negative and want to stay that way, PrEP and DoxyPEP cut the risk of a future infection. If you are positive, most STIs can be treated without setting foot in a clinic. Both are available to people in Covelo by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in California.
- Treatment & DoxyPEP
Wisp
STI treatment $39 · DoxyPEP from $22
Treatment for an STI, and DoxyPEP, prescribed online. The prescription goes to your pharmacy the same day.
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Q Care Plus
$0 for most insured patients
PrEP and DoxyPEP by video visit, with test kits posted to you and follow-up bloodwork tracked between refills.
Visit Q Care Plus - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
MISTR
$0 with or without insurance
HIV prevention handled entirely from home: PrEP and the lab work that goes with it, no appointment.
Visit MISTR
Prices depend on your insurance and change frequently — check the provider’s own site before ordering. None of these replace emergency care.
STD testing in Covelo, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Covelo?
Among the 8 clinics listed near Covelo, 3 list free testing for at least one infection and 4 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Consolidated Tribal Health Project Incorporated, Mendocino Coast Clinics, MCAVHN Care and Prevention Network.
How much does STD testing cost near Covelo?
Among the 8 clinics listed near Covelo, 3 list free testing for at least one infection and 4 charge on a sliding scale based on income. Private lab testing is a flat price paid up front — no insurance is filed, so nothing appears on an explanation of benefits.
Can I get tested on a weekend near Covelo?
None of the 8 listed clinics publish weekend hours, so testing here means a weekday visit. An at-home collection kit is the alternative if weekdays are difficult.
How common are STDs in Covelo?
In 2023, Mendocino County reported 273 chlamydia cases — a rate of 306.4 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 67.3 per 100,000. There were also 5 new HIV diagnoses in 2020.
Is testing available in Spanish near Covelo?
5 of the 8 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 3 list PrEP.
- Partner labs
- Quest and Labcorp location directories · checked August 2026
- Public clinics
- CDC GetTested / NPIN directory · retrieved September 4, 2026
- Statistics
- CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus · reporting year 2023
- HIV diagnoses
- CDC HIV Surveillance · reporting year 2020
