STD Testing in Shelton, CT
11 places to get tested — 1 partner lab that needs no appointment, and 10 clinics and testing sites near Shelton.
- 1partner lab
- 4free clinics
- 5sliding scale
- 1insurance or fee
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Quest Diagnostics
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Clinics and testing sites near Shelton
No free or low-cost clinic is addressed in Shelton 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, the 1 partner lab in Shelton needs no appointment and returns results in 1–2 days.
How we chose these 10 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 10 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
- Clinic3.0 mi away
Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care
Derby Division Street
68 Division St, Derby, CT, 06418
HoursMon-Sun 8:00am-8:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesInsurance accepted- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Interpretation listed
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes
Treatments STI treatment
Languages English · interpreter available
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source October 16, 2025. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community health center9.0 mi away
Optimus Health Care
Optimus at Barnum Ave Health Care
471 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06608
HoursMon 8:00am-7:30pm+1
Tue-Fri 8:00am-5:00pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · Family planning · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Free condoms · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source April 12, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Public health department9.7 mi away
Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services
Family Health & Wellness Clinic
99 Middle St, Bridgeport, CT, 06604
HoursMon-Fri 8:00am-3:30pm
AppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
- Spanish spoken
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV
Treatments STI treatment · HIV care · Family planning · Hep B vaccine · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source August 9, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- AIDS service organization10.3 mi away
APNH
1302 Chapel St, New Haven, CT, 06511
HoursMon-Fri 9:00am-4:00pm
AppointmentsWalk-ins acceptedFeesFree STI testing listed- HIV & STI testing
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Hepatitis C · Self-test kit
Treatments Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source June 10, 2026. Directory retrieved September 4, 2026.
- Community health center12.2 mi away
Fair Haven Community Health Center
Main Clinic
374 Grand Ave, New Haven, CT, 06513
HoursMon 8:30am-5:00pm+5
Tue 8:30am-7:00pm · Wed 9:30am-5:00pm · Thu 8:30am-7:00pm · Fri 8:30am-5:00pm · Sat 8:30am-12:30pmAppointmentsAppointment requiredFeesFree HIV testing listed- HIV & STI testing
- PrEP & PEP
- Treats STIs
- Medicaid accepted
CallWebsiteDirectionsView services
Tests Chlamydia · Gonorrhea · Syphilis · HIV · Herpes · Hepatitis C · TB
Treatments STI treatment · PrEP · PEP · HIV care · Hep C treatment · Family planning · Ryan White · HPV vaccine · Hep B vaccine · Mpox vaccine · Free condoms · PrEP navigation · Case management
Languages English · Spanish
CDC GetTested listing, last updated by the source October 6, 2025. 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
Buy an at-home STD test near Shelton and online
CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walmart and Target sell over-the-counter test kits near Shelton, and myLAB Box ships one to your door. You collect the sample at home and mail it to a lab. Stock varies by branch — call ahead or check online before making the trip.
CVS Pharmacy
Nearest branch · 2.7 mi5 storesWalgreens
Nearest branch · 2.7 mi2 storesWalmart
Nearest branch · 2.0 mi1 storeTarget
Nearest branch · 3.5 mi1 storemyLAB Box
Online · ships nationwideMail-in kit
We earn a commission if you order a myLAB Box kit through the link above. It does not change what you pay, and it does not decide which pharmacies are listed — those are the chains with branches near Shelton.
Naugatuck Valley County STD rates
Reported cases per 100,000 residents. Change shown against the year before.
Chlamydia
278.9per 100k
1,272 reported cases · 2023 · 24% below the CT rate
Gonorrhea
96.9per 100k
442 reported cases · 2023 · 14% below the CT rate
Syphilis
8.1per 100k
37 reported cases · 2023 · 11% above the CT rate
HIV
▲ 7.4%29new diagnoses
2023 · rate not published
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 release · Naugatuck Valley County CT STD Statistics
There were 29 new HIV diagnoses in Naugatuck Valley County in 2023. 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.
Naugatuck Valley County reported 1,272 chlamydia cases in 2023, a rate of 278.9 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 Shelton by video visit, prescribed by clinicians licensed in Connecticut.
- 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.
Visit Wisp - HIV PrEP & DoxyPEP
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 Shelton, answered
Where can I find free or sliding-scale STD testing near Shelton?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Shelton, 4 list free testing for at least one infection and 5 list sliding-scale fees. Confirm eligibility and charges before visiting. Free testing is listed at Optimus Health Care, Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services, APNH, Fair Haven Community Health Center.
How much does STD testing cost near Shelton?
Among the 10 clinics listed near Shelton, 4 list free testing for at least one infection and 5 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 Shelton?
3 of the 10 listed clinics publish Saturday hours: Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care, Planned Parenthood of Southern New England Incorporated, Fair Haven Community Health Center. Some partner labs also open on Saturday — the cards above show which.
How common are STDs in Shelton?
In 2023, Naugatuck Valley County reported 1,272 chlamydia cases — a rate of 278.9 per 100,000 residents. Gonorrhea was 96.9 per 100,000. There were also 29 new HIV diagnoses in 2023.
Is testing available in Spanish near Shelton?
8 of the 10 listed clinics indicate that Spanish-language services are available, and 6 list PrEP.
- Partner labs
- Quest and Labcorp location directories · checked August 2026
- Public clinics
- CDC GetTested / NPIN directory · retrieved September 4, 2026
- Retailers
- Retailer store directories · updated September 2026
- Statistics
- CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus · reporting year 2023
- HIV diagnoses
- CDC HIV Surveillance · reporting year 2023
