STD Testing in Rhode Island

We list 45 public testing locations across 29 cities in Rhode Island. 39 of the public sites test for free or on a sliding scale. The public sites are drawn from the CDC GetTested directory, with their fees shown exactly as published.

  • 45public locations
  • 11test for free
  • 28sliding scale
  • 10offer PrEP
  • 13open Saturdays
  • 18speak Spanish

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STD rates in Rhode Island

Reported cases per 100,000 residents, compared with the US rate and ranked against the other states. The badge shows the change from the year before.

Chlamydia

▲ 1.2%

480.8per 100k

5,269 reported cases · 20232% below the US rate (490.7)

Ranks 23rd of 50 states

2000–2023 · up 92%

Gonorrhea

▲ 15.6%

152.6per 100k

1,672 reported cases · 202314% below the US rate (178.2)

Ranks 24th of 50 states

2000–2023 · up 143%

Syphilis

▼ 32.8%

8.2per 100k

90 reported cases · 202348% below the US rate (15.8)

Ranks 43rd of 50 states

2000–2023 · up 1950%

HIV

7.4per 100k

70 new diagnoses · 202244% below the US rate (13.3)

Ranks 29th of 50 states

2017–2022 · down 19%

Rhode Island ranks 26th of 50 states for combined chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis: 641.6 per 100k, 6% below the US rate of 684.7.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Rhode Island STD Statistics

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

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HIV prevention & treatment

PrEP, DoxyPEP & Online Treatment

A test result is the start, not the end. Both prevention and treatment are available to people in Rhode Island by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Rhode Island.

  • 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.

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    MISTR

    $0 with or without insurance

    HIV prevention handled entirely from home: PrEP and the lab work that goes with it, no appointment.

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Common questions about STD testing in Rhode Island

Where can I get free STD testing in Rhode Island?

Of the 45 public testing locations we list in Rhode Island, 11 provide free STD testing and 28 charge on a sliding scale based on income. Open the city closest to you above to see which ones those are, with their fees, hours and phone numbers.

Can I get tested on a weekend in Rhode Island?

13 of the public locations we list in Rhode Island publish Saturday hours. Hours change without notice, so call before travelling.

Where can I get PrEP in Rhode Island?

10 of the public Rhode Island locations we list offer PrEP. It is also prescribed by video visit statewide, without a clinic appointment.

How common are STDs in Rhode Island?

Rhode Island reported 641.6 chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis cases per 100,000 residents in 2023, which ranks it 26th of 50 states. The full breakdown, including every county, is on our Rhode Island STD statistics page.

Do I need insurance to get tested in Rhode Island?

No. The free and sliding-scale locations listed above do not require it, and an online order is paid directly, so nothing is filed through insurance and no explanation of benefits is generated.

Data and sources
Clinics
CDC GetTested · CDC NPIN directory
Statistics
CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus
Testing privacy
NIH HIVinfo · CDC STI reporting