Preferred Location: 280 Washington St, Suite 101 Brighton,MA 02135 Brighton Change location
Preferred Location: 280 Washington St, Suite 101 Brighton,MA 02135 Brighton Change location
SaferSTD Preferred Location: 280 Washington St, Suite 101 Brighton,MA 02135 Brighton Change Location
Watertown was one of the original Massachusetts Bay Colonies, founded in the early 17th century. It is located in the Metropolitan Boston area, where STD infections have been increasing at an alarming rate.
Watertown is part of Middlesex County, where cases of STDs such as Chlamydia have risen modestly in recent years with an annual rate in the mid 200’s per 100,000 residents and new HIV infections have remained somewhat steady from year to year through 2015 at around 142 residents each year.
Though these rates are, so far, not as alarming as they could be, rising infection rates throughout the Boston area are keeping the focus on STD prevention, testing and treatment in Watertown as well.
According to Watertown, MA health officials, the management of communicable diseases including STDs is a top health priority. All residents are encouraged to seek testing and treatment if they believe that they are at risk of exposure, or if they may have exposed a partner to an STD.
Public health is a top priority in the Watertown area and residents have access to STD testing at private clinics and public clinics. If needed, clients can ask if free testing is available. Charles River Community Health in nearby Brighton provides public access to healthcare including STD testing.
For people concerned about wait times and privacy, free STD testing might not be the best option: it can involve long waits in public seating areas where friends and neighbors may also be present.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 (CDC) recommends screening for the most common STDs, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, herpes 1, herpes 2, and HIV for both men and women. In addition, the CDC suggests women get screened for trichomoniasis.
SaferSTD recommends searching for locations that offer a 10-test panel which tests for the most common bacteria and viral STDs in the U.S. with additional premium add-ons like early HIV detection, if needed.
The CDC2 provides detailed STD testing information as to when you should get tested. In summary, you should get tested today if you are sexually active, never been tested before, have had unprotected sex in the past, or if you exhibit symptoms.
According to the World Health Organization3, the majority of STI cases reported every day, more than one million, are asymptomatic; another reason to get tested today.
You should get tested again in 90 days to rule out STDs that have specific exposure waiting times, including HIV.
STD testing can be a quick and simple process, depending on the type of test you choose and where you get tested. Some may require an oral or genital swab, a urine test or blood sample, or a physical exam to check your genital area for signs of an STD.
SaferSTD has identified preferred providers that require only a urine test, a blood sample, or both without a physical exam.
The speed at which you receive your STD testing results depends on where you get tested. Before you choose your location, find out how long testing results will take.
At-home STD testing results are usually 3-5 business days, depending on the manufacturer of your test. You also need to take into account the amount of time it takes to receive the test or pick one up, perform the test, and ship it back, before the lab can analyze your results and report back to you.
If you test at a public facility such as a neighborhood clinic, you may have to wait a week, if not more for the results, which could delay treatment. If you test through a private facility, they have the fastest turnaround within 1-3 business days.
SaferSTD has researched and identified the most accredited and most reputable testing locations. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
Some STD testing clinics offer same-day walk-in options without an appointment. Below are nearby preferred locations that offer this option.
The cost of STD testing depends on whether you select private, public, or at-home testing, as well as the type of test(s) you need.
Several at-home STD options and public testing locations can cost up to $250, with most on the higher end, depending on the brand and type of testing. Public testing fees also vary based on income and welfare eligibility.
With private testing, you may save money on a low-cost comprehensive 10-test panel that tests for the most common bacterial and viral STDs in the United States.
SaferSTD has researched and identified reputable locations that offer upfront pricing without hidden fees. Click here to find a preferred location near you.
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AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts works towards making life healthier for people living with HIV/AIDS, the LGBTQ community, and the broader population. The facility goes beyond the basics of providing safer sex kits and HIV medication by taking a comprehensive approach to HIV prevention and care.
Boston Living Center Inc. is a non-profit community organization and resource center that fosters the wellness of STD/HIV positive people living in the Watertown community. It responds to the changing needs of the community by providing them with education, treatment information, and support services.
Fenway Health enhances the well-being of the LGBTQ community and everyone in the city through access to quality healthcare, research, advocacy, and education. The health care facility has a team of competent medical practitioners comprising of physicians, medical assistants, and registered nurses qualified to treat various diseases and conduct diverse tests for infections including HIV/STD.
Planned Parenthood is a facility with expert health care providers offering reproductive health care in areas including STD/HIV testing and treatment, abortion, birth control, and emergency contraception. The clinic’s services are affordable and accessible to everyone in the community, and sex education is also provided to ensure individuals learn more about their sexual and reproductive health.
Partners Urgent Care has qualified and friendly health care providers who treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries for adults and children from sore throats, STD infections, cuts, and broken bones. The health center has an in-house lab staffed by qualified physicians to perform comprehensive HIV/STD tests, and results are delivered within 24 hours.
AFC Urgent Care Watertown provides quality health care in a supportive and caring environment while respecting the rights of the patients. The facility has a team of licensed medical physicians to provide comprehensive health care services for non-emergent illnesses and injuries, occupational medicine, and testing and treatment of STI infections.
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Description: Order online and receive a doctor's order to visit this lab to get tested in as little as 15 mins. Get your results privately within 1-2 business days and speak with a doctor over the phone if your test results come back positive. Doctors may prescribe treatment or refer you to a specialist if needed.
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Description: Getting an STD test at a clinic near you has never been easier. When you choose this location, you can get a doctor's requisition to get tested in as little as 15 minutes. Following your test, you receive your results privately within 2 business days, and can speak to a doctor over the phone with confidence, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Why go to a public clinic? Get convenient and fast STD testing that is 100% confidential. Individual tests under $50. Order online and visit this lab the same day for a quick 15 min test. Get your results online within 1-2 business days, and view them privately. Doctor consultation available over the phone, should results come back as positive.
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Description: Get Fast, Easy and Affordable testing at this location. Results come back within 2 business days and be in and out of the lab in less then 20 minutes.
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Description: Walk-in clinic, no need of referrals. It offers affordable co-pays and other affordable rates for services. Please call for information.
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Description: Community Based Organization. Walk-ins accepted
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Description: AIDS Service Organization. Serves homeless and street involved youth ages 14-24 during drop-in hours. Thurs. by appointment only
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Description: Social Service Organization. Book a telehealth appointment to place an order for the STD testing kit. During the COVID-19 pandemic PPLM is covering the cost of supplies and shipping for patients
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Description: AIDS Service Organization. HIV testing available to injection drug users and transgender women and their partners. Closed from 12noon-1pm daily
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Description: HIV Counseling & Testing provides services & referrals for treatment and care for people who are at high risk for HIV, regardless of one's ability to pay at several sites across Cambridge and Somerville. Please call 617-591-6767 for testing dates and locations.
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Description: Community Based Organization. Free walk-in testing clinic: Thursdays 3pm-5pm
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Everyone is eligible to access low-cost HIV testing services regardless of their age, gender, or sexual preference. The facility accepts medical insurance and uninsured patients are allowed to pay with cash.
Mental health services are available to assist infected individuals to cope with the epidemic, and community outreach and education programs are conducted through one-on-one education sessions, street outreach, and peer-based models. A housing program is also available to connect people living with HIV to a range of housing services and options including rental and utility assistance.
75 Amory St, Boston, MA 02119, USA
Confidential STD testing services are available to everyone in the community without prejudice on their age, gender, or sexual orientation. Payment can be made by cash or via medical insurance.
The facility has a wellness program that provides emotional support and skill development to HIV victims, and patients are handled by understanding, caring, and professional medical practitioners. It also has a victory program dedicated to helping homeless individuals with substance use disorders regain back their health and restore hope through immediate access to safe and stable housing.
29 Stanhope St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
All patients, regardless of their age, gender, or health status, are provided with specialized health care and allowed to pay by insurance, cash, debit, or credit card at a sliding fee scale for STD testing services. Moreover, free rapid blood HIV testing is available to Watertown residents.
Sidney Borum Jr Health Center gives priority to transgenders who find it difficult to access medical care in most facilities due to prejudice in most health centers. The medical center also provides a peer and LGBTQ helpline for individuals to receive sexual information, referrals, assistance, and sexual health issues without being judged or rushed to judgment.
75 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
STD/HIV testing services are available at the facility with or without insurance, and Medicaid and Medicare are some of the insurance covers accepted. Discounts may be offered to patients who prefer cash payments seeking low-cost STD testing. Planned Parenthood does not discriminate against patients based on their age, gender, or sexual orientation.
Greater Boston Health Center has a men's health care program that offers checkups for men with reproductive or sexual health problems. Cervical and breast cancer screening services are also offered annually for interested women as well as pregnancy testing and aftercare services.
1055 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
The urgent care services are available to adults and children aged 3 years and above regardless of their sexual preference, gender, or age. The facility accepts major insurance covers, and patients paying in cash may get discounted rates.
Partners Urgent Care provides clients with a free WIFI, comfortable waiting areas, and spacious parking lot, making the visit less stressful. The clinic also attends to patients suffering from flu, yeast infections, coughs, and diarrhea as well as ear and eye infections.
11 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
Confidential STD testing services are open to everyone in the community irrespective of their age, gender, or sexual orientation. Medicaid, United Healthcare, and Medicare are some of the major insurance covers accepted at the facility, and a sliding fee scale is also offered to uninsured patients.
AFC Urgent Care Watertown state-of-the-art labs are manned by qualified technicians to conduct fast and accurate STD/HIV tests, and the average waiting time is 20 minutes. Patients may also access free quality condoms upon request and sexual health education materials.
376 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472, USA
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