Free STD Testing in Independence, MO

At-Home STD Testing

Testing for STDs at home is safe, convenient, and private. Performed regularly, it can help you stay healthy and avoid unknowingly transmitting STDs.

You have many options for at-home STD testing. The best at-home STD tests are FDA approved and evaluated for safety and accuracy with fast result turnaround times and support from health care professionals.

At-home STD testing kits should include instructions for collection and test registration, along with materials such as containers and swabs to collect and send your sample to the lab. Most at-home STD tests offer results in about five days through a secure online patient portal.

The three most common STDs in the Independence region are chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Jackson County consistently ranks higher than the state and nation for the number of STD cases per 100,000 people.

In Jackson County, there were 6,437 chlamydia infections in 2018, which corresponds with a frequency of 921 infections per 100,000 people. This is considerably higher than the respective state and national rates of 568 and 540. Data from the CDC shows that the number of infections within the county has grown in recent years, with 10% more cases being disclosed in 2018 than in 2017 and 27% more than the number reported in 2014. Statewide, this infection is diagnosed in females nearly twice as often as in males. Most cases are reported in those aged 15-29.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain one of the most critical public health challenges facing the United States, with approximately 26 million new STD infections occurring every year. Nearly half of these new infections affect young people ages 15 to 24.

Community-based organizations are a vital first line of defense in the fight against STDs and HIV/AIDS in particular. They generate awareness and foster social change while providing access to testing and treatment.

You may not be aware of all the STD resources in Independence that can help prevent the spread of STDs. Get connected with these community organizations that are leading the fight against STDs and HIV/AIDS with resources and support:

The Jackson County Health Department provides various low-cost clinical services for residents of Independence, including confidential STD testing, treatment, and risk-reduction counseling. Some STDs that individuals can be tested for include bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, syphilis, herpes, gonorrhea, genital warts, and chlamydia. Services are available to those aged 13 and over. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. To verify eligibility and schedule an appointment, individuals should call the clinic. In addition to STD testing, the department provides clinical services such as immunizations, CPR and First Aid training, pregnancy testing, and cancer screenings.

313 South Liberty Street
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 404-6456
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Independence Health Center is operated by Planned Parenthood Great Plains and provides an array of affordable sexual and reproductive services to those in the Independence region. It offers testing, diagnosis, and treatment for STDs such as chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, and trichomoniasis. Test results are available within a few days to a few weeks, and treatment is available for those who test positive. The clinic also provides STD prevention, including condoms and HPV and hepatitis B vaccines, and STD and safer sex education. Some STD services are available via telehealth. Appointments are required for in-person services and can be made over the phone or online.

815 North Noland Road
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 252-3800
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Swope Health provides affordable healthcare services to qualifying individuals in Independence and the surrounding region. It offers a variety of health screenings, including tests for STDs such as chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Clients can also receive vaccines for hepatitis A and B and HPV. The clinic accepts most types of health insurance, and it has a sliding fee schedule for clients who don’t have insurance. Appointments are required for services during normal office hours. It also operates an after-hours clinic that accepts clients on a walk-in basis until 8 p.m.

11320 East Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 599-5201
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CVS MinuteClinic has two locations in Independence. This walk-in clinic provides a full array of affordable services, including STD testing and treatment. Services are available to those 18 years of age and older, although pregnant women may be ineligible. STDs that the clinic screens for include chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and HIV. Those who test positive for bacterial infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea are given an antibiotic, and those who test positive for hepatitis, syphilis, or HIV are directed to another healthcare provider for treatment.

17301 E. U.S. Highway 24
Independence, MO 64056
Multiple Independence locations
(866) 389-2727
Website

KC Care Health Center is located in Kansas City, which is situated about 7 miles west of Independence. This nonprofit clinic offers testing and screening services for HIV, hepatitis C, HPV, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. Testing is provided on a walk-in basis during certain hours, and appointments can be made for testing services outside of those hours. The clinic also has an onsite pharmacy where clients can receive low-cost prescriptions to treat STDs.

4601 Independence Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64124
(816) 753-5144
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Thrive Health Connection, in Kansas City, is about 12 miles to the southwest of Independence. It provides free HIV and STD testing during walk-in hours, by appointment, and at its outreach testing events. HIV results are available during the visit, and chlamydia and gonorrhea results are available within two weeks. In addition to STD testing, this organization offers case management, mental health services, and STD prevention and education services.

5008 Prospect Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64130
(816) 561-8784
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• https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats18/STDSurveillance2018-full-report.pdf
• https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/nchhstpatlas/charts.html