Where to Get Tested for STDs in Denver
Denver has free outreach testing, sliding-scale clinic visits and nonprofit sites. Here is who offers what, what to ask when you call, and how to take the next step soon.
Guides for Your Next Step
Plain-language guides on what to test for, when to test and what happens after a result.
Testing
Where to get tested in Denver, what it costs and what happens at the visit.
Prevention
PrEP, PEP, doxy-PEP and vaccines, and where to get them in Denver.
Infections
Each common STI: symptoms, testing and treatment, with local testing options.
Symptoms
Signs that mean it is time to test, and when to see a clinician the same day.
Colorado rules and Denver data
Colorado law on minors, partners and pregnancy, and the latest Denver STI figures.
Denver Clinics and Testing Sites
Call ahead before you go, since appointments, walk-in days and services change, and some sites test but do not treat.
Denver Sexual Health Clinic
660 N. Bannock St., Pavilion L, 2nd Floor, Denver, CO 80204
303-602-3540
Denver Health Community-based Sexual Health (outreach walk-in testing)
Rotating community locations throughout the Denver metro area; no single street address published (call or text 720-415-7075 for locations)
720-415-7075
HeyDenver (Colorado Health Network)
822 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
303-962-2880
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains - Park Hill Health Center
7155 E 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80207
(303) 321-2458
Clinica Tepeyac
2101 E 48th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
(303) 458-5302
STRIDE Community Health Center - Oneida
2255 S Oneida St, Denver, CO 80224
303-778-7433
Not finding what you need? Search every testing site near you on the CDC locator.
Denver Testing Questions Answered
Where can I get free STD testing in Denver?
The Public Health Institute at Denver Health runs community outreach testing that is free and confidential for STDs, HIV and hepatitis C, in English and Spanish, at rotating locations. Call or text 720-415-7075 for current locations. Outreach does not provide exams or treatment, so anyone with symptoms should contact the Denver Sexual Health Clinic.
Do I need an appointment at the Denver Sexual Health Clinic?
Yes. The Public Health Institute at Denver Health says appointments are required for all visits at the clinic, 660 N. Bannock St. Call 303-602-3540. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed 8 to 9 a.m. on the second Monday of each month. Testing-only visits cover gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV and hepatitis C.
What does testing cost if I am uninsured?
The Public Health Institute at Denver Health says uninsured or out-of-network patients pay on a sliding fee scale of $0 to $70, and no one is denied care for inability to pay. Its outreach testing is free. HeyDenver's Spanish page calls its testing free. Planned Parenthood Park Hill lists no price, so ask when you call.
Can a teenager get tested without a parent?
Colorado law, C.R.S. 25-4-409, says a provider consulted by a minor must, at the minor's request, perform an STI exam and treat if needed, and parental consent is not required. Information stays confidential except for child protection reporting. Call a clinic first to ask how they handle visits for teens.
What should I do if I may have been exposed to HIV recently?
The Denver Sexual Health Clinic says to call as soon as possible if you were exposed to HIV in the past 72 hours, because PEP, a medicine a clinician prescribes after exposure, is time-sensitive. Call 303-602-3540. A clinician can tell you whether PEP fits your situation and when follow-up testing makes sense.
STI figures for Denver
The most recent published figures, with the year and source for each. Years differ between local and state data, so compare like with like. Read the full picture in our local data guide.
| Measure | Area | Figure | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlamydia | Denver | About 7,317 Denver residents estimated with chlamydia (preliminary; count only, no rate stated); diagnoses up 24% over four years | 2018 | Public Health Institute at Denver Health - Rate of STDs in Denver continues to climb (April 30, 2019) |
| Gonorrhea | Denver | About 2,703 estimated cases (preliminary), up 150% over four years | 2018 | Public Health Institute at Denver Health - Rate of STDs in Denver continues to climb (April 30, 2019) |
| Syphilis | Denver | 405 new syphilis cases (preliminary), up 75% over four years; all stages, not primary and secondary only | 2018 | Public Health Institute at Denver Health - Rate of STDs in Denver continues to climb (April 30, 2019) |
| Chlamydia | Colorado | 435.1 per 100,000 (25,571 cases); rank 31 | 2023 | CDC - 2023 STI Surveillance State Ranking Tables, Table 28 |
| Gonorrhea | Colorado | 128.7 per 100,000 (7,563 cases); rank 35 | 2023 | CDC - 2023 STI Surveillance State Ranking Tables, Table 19 |
| Syphilis, primary and secondary | Colorado | 16.0 per 100,000 (938 cases); primary and secondary; rank 22 | 2023 | CDC - 2023 STI Surveillance State Ranking Tables, Table 9 |
| Congenital syphilis | Colorado | 51 cases (81.8 per 100,000 live births); rank 21 | 2023 | CDC - 2023 STI Surveillance State Ranking Tables, Table 4 |
This page is general health information, not medical advice. It cannot tell you whether you have an infection. A clinician can, and the testing options on this site are a good place to start. If you may have been exposed to HIV in the last 72 hours, go to an emergency department or urgent care now and ask about PEP.