Attention: The Sexual Health Clinic is currently open by appointment! There are no drop-in services
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We are offering appointments to residents of Ottawa for the following:
For those who qualify, please call the Sexual Health Clinic at (613) 234-4641 Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 am to noon and 1 to 3:30 pm. For any other services, please contact your primary health care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) or visit a general community walk-in clinic or access testing through Getakit.ca.
For general sexual health information, please contact the Ontario Sexual Health Infoline by phone: 1-800-668-2437 or by e-chat.
To help with registration bring your valid Ontario Health Card or photo ID showing an Ontario address. You do not need a referral or OHIP coverage to visit our clinic. (What if I don't have an Ontario Health Card or photo ID?)
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GetaKit |
Online STI testing services are available through GetaKit.ca for Ottawa residents. Tests can be ordered 24/7. Test requisitions are mailed or available online. Tests are performed at a local lab using your health insurance card (e.g. OHIP, UHIP, IFH, NHIB, private or military coverage). For more information - or to order your STI tests online - visit GetaKit.ca. |
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In the above cases you should NOT come to the Sexual Health Clinic; instead, please see your Health Care Provider or a Walk-In Clinic. In the case of an Emergency, please go directly to the nearest Hospital. ** Please note: Your family physician (GP), nurse practitioner (NP), walk-in medical clinic and University or College Health Services can provide STBBI (sexually transmitted blood borne infection) testing, Pap tests and birth control. The Sexual Health Clinic does not provide faster results for STBBI testing than your GP, NP or other clinics. |
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What to expect at the Sexual Health Clinic |
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Once you have booked your appointment, you will receive an appointment reminder by email or text. Before you arrive, please complete the registration form that will be found in your email or text reminder. We ask that you arrive 15 minutes before your appointment time to help keep the clinic on time.
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If you have experienced a sexual assault, you have the following options: |
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What if I don't have an Ontario Health Card? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
You do not need OHIP coverage to visit our clinic. I don't have any ID:
My Ontario Health Card has expired:
My Ontario Health Card has expired and I haven't renewed it:
My ID has been stolen:
I live in Quebec:
I'm an international student with health coverage through my university/college:
I'm in the Armed Forces and do not have provincial health coverage:
I am a foreign national and have private medical insurance:
If you live somewhere other than Ontario or Quebec:
If you still have questions about which ID is required, call us at 613-234-4641. |
Sexual Health Clinic - By Appointment Only |
All appointments are available at 179 Clarence Street only. If you meet the eligibility criteria and would like to book an appointment, please call the Sexual Health Clinic at (613) 234-4641 Monday to Friday 9 am to noon and 1 to 3:30 pm. For any other services, or for those who do not meet the eligibility criteria, please contact your primary care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) or visit a general community walk-in clinic. For general sexual health information, please contact the Ontario Sexual Health Infoline by phone: 1-800-668-2437 or by e-chat. Sexual Health Clinic Hours by Appointment
To help with registration bring your valid Ontario Health Card or photo ID showing an Ontario address. You do not need a referral or OHIP coverage to visit a walk-in clinic. You do not need a referral or OHIP coverage to visit our clinic. (What if I don't have an Ontario Health Card or photo ID?) |
Gay Men's Sexual Health Clinic (Gay ZONE)- By Appointment Only |
All GAY ZONE appointments are available at 179 Clarence Street only. We are offering appointments to residents of Ottawa for the following:
To book an appointment, please call the Sexual Health Clinic at (613) 234-4641 Monday to Friday 9 am to noon and 1 to 3:30 pm. To help with registration bring your valid Ontario Health Card or photo ID showing an Ontario address. (What if I don't have an Ontario Health Card or photo ID?) Location: 179 Clarence Street, Ottawa Hours: Thursday 4 to 6 pm |
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