Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing
The Cascade AIDS Project and Washington County Public Health provide testing for people at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and HIV. Free testing is available for those who qualify based on the following risks:
- You are a man who sometimes has sex with men.
- Your partner (man) has sex with other men.
- You have had sex with someone who may be HIV positive.
- You or your partner have multiple anonymous partners.
- You or your partner have shared needles.
- You have traded sex for something you needed or wanted.
Appointments available, call 503-846-2972(Link opens phone app).
Tuesdays, 2-7 p.m.
Beaverton Clinic, 12500 SW 2nd St (enter on SW 2nd st)
Beaverton, OR 97005
Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Hillsboro Clinic, 266 W Main St
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(Hatfield Government Center MAX Station)
Syringe Exchange and Rapid HIV/Syphilis Outreach Testing
For information on where to find the Washington County syringe exchange and rapid HIV/Syphilis outreach testing, please head to our Harm Reduction page.
Not high risk and still need testing?
See the clinic information below:
Neighborhood Health Center (Hillsboro Clinics)
Birth control, STI testing, PAP test, hepatitis C screening
266 W Main St, Hillsboro OR 97123
Tuesdays: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. or walk-in 3-7 p.m. for patients 25 years and under
Contact: Call (503) 941-3016(Link opens phone app) or book an appointment online(Link is external).
Planned Parenthood Beaverton Health Center Clinic
STI testing, reproductive Health services
12220 SW First St., Suite 200
Beaverton, OR 97005
Contact: Call (888) 875-7820(Link is external) or book an appointment online(Link is external).
STD Check
Free HIV/Syphilis testing(Link is external) for anyone 18 years and older at a local lab. Test results are available electronically in 1-2 days.
Take Me Home
HIV/STI test kits available(Link is external) for free at home testing. Kits are mailed to you in discreet packaging. Results become available in 2-6 days. You'll need to follow up with a health care provider if tests are positive.
CDC testing locator
Find locations online (Link is external)to get STI testing near you.
More information about HIV/STI testing
- Ask your primary care provider for a full STI screening.
- Talk to your provider to see if PrEP is right for you.
- Be sure to have all body sites tested depending on the type of sex you have.
- Oral, rectal, vaginal or urine testing is available to screen for gonorrhea or chlamydia.
- HIV and syphilis testing will include blood collection.
Behaviors that increase your risk for an STI
- Not using condoms consistently
- Sex with anonymous partners
- Having multiple sex partners or risky sex practices
- Exchanging sex for things you need
- Using drugs and alcohol while engaging in sex
How to decrease your risk of getting an STI
- Use condoms correctly and consistently.
- Use lubricant to decrease small tears and abrasions during sex.
- Get FREE safe sex materials delivered to you discreetly. Visit One Condoms(Link is external) for more information.
- Take PrEP daily to prevent HIV.
- Reduce your number of sex partners.
- Only have sex with one other person and make sure they are doing the same.
- Get help if you have a problem with drug or alcohol misuse.
- Get vaccinated against hepatitis A, hepatitis B and HPV.
- Make sure you and sex partners get regular STI testing.