STIs or STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are usually passed through sexual contact with an infected partner. They include many diseases such as HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, genital warts, hepatitis, syphilis, and others.
STDs are widespread – more than 2.5 million people in the U.S. are infected each year. Having a STI can make you more likely to get HIV.
Talk about your testing needs with your health care provider.
Get Tested
Protect yourself and get tested right away if you think you have any symptoms, or think you’ve been exposed to an STD. Many STDs don’t have any symptoms, especially in women. We offer low or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV.
The Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Intervention Program is responsible for the investigation, control, and prevention of STDs in Lee County, FL.
Services include:
- Testing for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis.
- Treatment for those who test positive for an STD.
- Confidential testing and treatment to partners or contacts of those who test positive for an STD.
- Outreach services to educate the community about STDs and how to reduce the risks of infection.
Services are available at our Pondella Clinic:
8 – 10:30 a.m. and 1 – 3:30 p.m.
83 Pondella Road
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
To reach the STD Intervention Program, call 239-656-2539.
To make an appointment for STD testing or treatment, call 239-461-6100.
We encourage the public to call with any questions or concerns about STDs. All information is kept private and confidential.
What to expect during your first visit:
- Please bring a Photo ID (required in order to receive services).
- After checking in at the intake window and completing your registration form you will be given a number to be seen by a clinician.
- You will be offered an application to determine eligibility for our sliding fee scale for payment of services provided.
- If applicable, you will go through the eligibility process before being seen in the clinic.
- You will meet with a counselor or a registered nurse for pre-counseling on Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and HIV.
- You will go to the Lab for a blood draw and your test results will take approximately 1 week to be available.
- If applicable, you will receive medication.
- If applicable, you will be sent to the cashier for payment.
- It will take approximately 2-3 hours to complete your clinic visit.
Clinic Fees range from $20.00 and up depending on:
- Services provided
- Clinician seen
- Medication provided, if applicable.
Services are generally provided on a sliding scale basis.
Methods of Payment accepted
- Cash
- Debit/Credit Cards
- Medicaid
- Medicare