Free COVID-19 Testing Sites in the Blue Ridge Health District (formerly Thomas Jefferson HD)
Below are upcoming free testing sites hosted by BRHD and other community agencies. Note: These sites are offering free COVID PCR testing (nasal swab). BRHD and UVA are not offering antibody testing at community test sites. Also, if you need testing for travel purposes, you should find the requirements and contact your primary care provider or go to an urgent care for testing. BRHD drive-thru sites may not be able to get documentation in time to meet travel requirements.
Questions? Call BRHD’s COVID-19 hotline at 434-972-6261 (staffed M-F 8am-4:30pm) or email us at BRhealthdistrict@gmail.com
Mondays – Charlottesville (hosted by UVA Health) – CANCELLED ON MONDAY JANUARY 25TH DUE TO RAIN
- When: Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm – CANCELLED ON MONDAY JANUARY 25TH DUE TO RAIN
- Where: Church of Incarnation, 1465 Incarnation Dr., Charlottesville, Va.
- What: Drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing for people over the age of 6 months
- No appointment needed.
- Testing is focused on people who are at high risk, including front line workers and people with symptoms.
- UVA Health will call people with their test results within 3 days.
- Please note: UVA is NOT testing UVA affiliates (students or staff) at these community events. UVA students and staff should go to employee or student health or one of the testing events hosted by BRHD.
Tuesdays – Charlottesville (hosted by UVA Health)
- When: Tuesdays from 5:30pm-7:30pm
- Where: Mount Zion First African Baptist Church, 105 Lankford Ave. Charlottesville, Va.
- What: Drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing for people over the age of 6 months
- No appointment needed.
- Testing is focused on people who are at high risk, including front line workers and people with symptoms.
- UVA Health will call people with their test results within 3 days.
- Please note: UVA is NOT testing UVA affiliates (students or staff) at these community events. UVA students and staff should go to employee or student health or one of the testing events hosted by TJHD.
Friday, January 22 – Charlottesville (hosted by BRHD)
- When: Friday, January 22, from 3pm-7pm
- Where: Charlottesville High School, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA
- What: Free drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing for any one in the community over the age of 16.
- Registration is closed. 100 walk-in/drive-up tests will be available.
- Individuals tested at a BRHD testing sites will receive a call within 4 days with test results. Minors (anyone under 18) MUST have someone over the age of 18 consent for them to be tested on the day of the site, at the site. It does not need to be a “legal guardian”, although preferred. Anyone over 18 can consent for anyone under 18.
Tuesday, January 26 – Greene County (hosted by BRHD)
- When: Tuesday, January 26, from 3pm-7pm
- Where: Emmanuel Christian Center, 111 New Life Dr, Ruckersville, VA
- What: Free drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing for any one in the community over the age of 16.
- Call to register on 1/22 and 1/25 to guarantee a test at 434-972-6261 (hotline is open from 8am-4:30pm). 100 appointments available.
- 100 walk-in/drive-up tests will be available.
- Individuals tested at a BRHD testing sites will receive a call within 4 days with test results. Minors (anyone under 18) MUST have someone over the age of 18 consent for them to be tested on the day of the site, at the site. It does not need to be a “legal guardian”, although preferred. Anyone over 18 can consent for anyone under 18.
Thursday, January 28 – Louisa County (hosted by BRHD)
- When: Thursday, January 28, from 3pm-7pm
- Where: Louisa Presbyterian Church, 212 Church Ave, Louisa, VA
- What: Free drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing for any one in the community over the age of 16.
- Call to register on 1/26 and 1/27 to guarantee a test at 434-972-6261 (hotline is open from 8am-4:30pm). 100 appointments available.
- 100 walk-in/drive-up tests will be available.
- Individuals tested at a BRHD testing sites will receive a call within 4 days with test results. Minors (anyone under 18) MUST have someone over the age of 18 consent for them to be tested on the day of the site, at the site. It does not need to be a “legal guardian”, although preferred. Anyone over 18 can consent for anyone under 18.
Friday, January 29 – Charlottesville (hosted by BRHD)
- When: Friday, January 29, from 3pm-7pm
- Where: Charlottesville High School, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA
- What: Free drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing for any one in the community over the age of 16.
- Call to register on 1/27 and 1/28 to guarantee a test at 434-972-6261 (hotline is open from 8am-4:30pm). 100 appointments available.
- 100 walk-in/drive-up tests will be available.
- Individuals tested at a BRHD testing sites will receive a call within 4 days with test results. Minors (anyone under 18) MUST have someone over the age of 18 consent for them to be tested on the day of the site, at the site. It does not need to be a “legal guardian”, although preferred. Anyone over 18 can consent for anyone under 18.
Other Local COVID-19 Testing Resources
For other COVID-19 testing resources, please contact your primary care provider (PCP). If you don’t have a PCP or insurance, see the medical practices and retail resources below. Please confirm their available services and costs before you schedule an appointment.
- Virginia Department of Health’s statewide testing site locator.
- Central Virginia Health Services (2 locations in Albemarle County):
- Charlottesville (Neighborhood Family Health Centers): 434-227-5624 (offering antibody testing)
- Southern Albemarle: 434-286-3602 (offering antibody testing)
- CVS Pharmacy on 29 North (1700 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, Va.): 434-245-0003
- Med Express on 29 North (1149 Seminole Train, Charlottesville, Va.): 434-978-3998
- UVA Riverside (2335 Seminole Ln Suite 200, Charlottesville, Va.): (434) 975-7700
- Find more testing sites close to you on the interactive VDH COVID-19 testing website.
For antibody testing, you should contact your primary care provider (PCP). If you do not have a PCP, Central Virginia Health Services and the Charlottesville LabCorps is offering antibody testing (see information above).