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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Testing, risk factors and harm reduction for sexually transmitted infections
Illustration of different couples with health logos in the middle. Courtesy CDC.

Important update: Change to eligibility criteria

Starting October 1st, the eligibility criteria to the Washington County High Risk Clinic in Hillsboro will change.

Due to OHA eligibility requirements and grant funding restrictions, the clinic will no longer be able to serve clients with private or employer-paid insurance.

Here is what this means for clients depending on their insurance status:

  • Clients that are uninsured or currently enrolled in OHP (Medicaid) or Washington State Apple Health will still be eligible to access STI testing and treatment at the Hillsboro Clinic on Thursdays from 10-5pm.

  • Clients with high-deductible health plans or shared lab costs may be eligible if the costs of testing at a health provider may prevent them from receiving STI services.

  • Clients that have private insurance can receive comprehensive STI testing and treatment at any urgent care location.

Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing

Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) logo

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.
End HIV logo
End HIV Oregon

Appointments available, call 503-846-2972.

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 (Tanasbourne Clinic)
Birth control, STI testing, PAP test, HIV testing and counseling services
10690 NE Cornell Rd., Suite 200
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Monday-Friday 7am - 6pm
Contact: Call 503-848-5861 or book an appointment online.

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 or book an appointment online.

STD Check
Free HIV/Syphilis testing 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 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 to get STI testing near you.

Testing.com
Find locations online to get STI testing near you.

AFC Urgent Care
Schedule a visit online for STI testing with AFC or learn details for walk in visits.

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 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.

For more information on STIs and how they are spread