Free STD Testing in Chelsea, Manhattan
Last checked July 2026.
Browse 5 STD and STI testing clinics in Chelsea, Manhattan.
NYC Sexual Health Clinics offer free, confidential STI testing. Common tests include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.
People often search for STD testing, STI testing, or a free STD check — this page covers those services in NYC.
Express testing (results in about 20 minutes) is available at some NYC Sexual Health Clinics. Many clinics offer walk-in testing — no appointment needed.
Anyone 12 and older can get tested at NYC Sexual Health Clinics, regardless of immigration status.
Clinics offering this service (5)
Manhattan (5)
- Callen-Lorde Chelsea — Callen-Lorde — 356 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011 (212) 271-7200 website
- Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic — NYC Health Dept (DOH) — 303 Ninth Ave, New York, NY 10001 (347) 396-7959 website
- Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery (CTMS) — Mount Sinai — 275 7th Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (212) 604-1730 website
- SAGE Center — 305 Seventh Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (212) 741-2247 website
- The Institute for Family Health — 16 East 16th Street, New York, NY 10003 (844) 434-2778 website
Frequently asked
Is STI testing free in NYC?
Yes. NYC Sexual Health Clinics offer free STI testing regardless of insurance or immigration status.
Do I need an appointment?
Many NYC Sexual Health Clinics accept walk-ins. Filter by 'Walk-in' to find no-appointment clinics.
Where can I get free herpes testing in NYC?
Many sexual health clinics can evaluate herpes symptoms and offer testing when clinically appropriate. Call ahead to ask which herpes tests are available, because blood tests and swab tests are used differently.
Will my parents find out?
No. NYC law guarantees confidential STI services for anyone 12 and older — records cannot be shared with parents without your permission.
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