Free STD Testing in Miami, FL

While the number of reported chlamydia cases in Miami has more than doubled since 2006, the rate of 478.4 is well below the high for the state — 1,158.8 in Leon County. The overall infection rate is also below the national average of 539.9. In raw numbers, 13,415 cases were reported in Miami-Dade County in 2018 compared to only 5,196 in 2006 — an increase of 158% in 12 years.

From 2006 to 2015, the number of reported cases of gonorrhea remained fairly stable in Miami-Dade County, ranging from a rate of 79.9 up to 97.9 with some fluctuation. Just four years later, the incidence rate was 153.9, just under the state average of 156.3. The national average is 179.1 according to the CDC, which puts Florida as a whole, and Miami-Dade County specifically, on the low end for cases of gonorrhea. Even with the relatively low incidence rate, the number of cases reported annually hit 4,315 in 2018, an increase of 2,375 cases since 2006.

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation offers free STD testing at a variety of locations throughout Miami. Testing is available for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. Clinicians take swabs, blood, or urine samples to run lab testing, and results are typically available within a week. Those with a positive result receive a phone call, while those with negative test results may need to call in to confirm. Walk-in appointments are welcome, and testing may take up to 30 minutes. Depending on the day, there may be a wait time before being seen.

6255 Sunset Boulevard, 21st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90028 USA
323-860-5200
Freestdcheck.org

Test Miami is a nonprofit organization that hosts regular, free STD testing events at various locations throughout the city. Those interested in STD screening can make an appointment or walk-in and be seen the same day. In addition to free STD testing, rapid HIV screening and free condoms are also offered at events, and education about sexual health and safe sex is provided. Referrals are available for additional services like substance abuse treatment, medical care, or prevention case management.

1350 NW 14th Street, Suite 202B
Miami, FL 33125
305-643-7420
Testmiami.org

Operating out of the Kendall Health Center, Planned Parenthood offers a variety of family planning services and STD screening and prevention education. Full-spectrum testing covers HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, genital warts, herpes, and other infectious diseases. Rapid HIV testing results are available within 30 minutes, following a simple cheek swab. Costs vary and this location does accept health insurance. Appointments may be scheduled by phone or online, and walk-ins are accepted. Interpretation services are available at no additional cost, though for walk-ins, they may be provided over the telephone.

9260 SW 72nd Street, Suite 107
Miami, FL 33173
786-263-0001
Plannedparenthood.org

Care Resource is a nonprofit organization that offers free STD screening at locations in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. The Miami locations offer rapid HIV tests and screening for the most common STDs, along with other basic health screenings like glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure. Test results may take between 2 and 2 1/2 weeks to process. Free counseling and condoms are offered to those taking an HIV test, along with free screening for Hepatitis C. The Dade location opens at 8:30 a.m. each weekday and remains open until 4:45 p.m. every day except Wednesday, when the clinic has extended hours until 6:45 p.m.

3801 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 220
Miami, FL 33137
305-576-1234
Careresource.org

The Florida Department of Health has two locations in Miami-Dade County, both offering STD screening, treatment, and pre-exposure prophylaxis. At the Health District location, hepatitis testing and hepatitis A and B vaccines are also available. Appointments are preferred, but there is limited walk-in availability. Services are available to all Miami-Dade County residents, 13 years of age and older. To qualify for free or reduced-cost services, clients may need to verify income. The Health District center is open every weekday from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for STD screenings.

1350 NW 14th Street
Miami, FL 33125
305-575-3800
Floridahealth.gov

• http://www.flhealthcharts.com/charts/default.aspx
• https://www.cdc.gov/std/stats18/STDSurveillance2018-full-report.pdf
• http://www.flhealthcharts.com/charts/OtherIndicators/NonVitalSTDDataViewer.aspx?cid=0143