Attention: Temporary service reductions are currently in effect. Services and appointments are limited to urgent/essential services, such as Emergency Contraception, treatment for people who have tested positive for or come in contact with a sexually transmitted infections HIV PEP/PrEP.
We are offering appointments for the following:
- HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (HIV PEP)
- Emergency Contraception (Ella/Plan B/IUD)
- Contraception, including intrauterine devices (IUDs) and low-cost options
- Persons diagnosed with an STBBI, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and/or Monkeypox
- Sexual partners of persons diagnosed with an STBBI including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, and/or Monkeypox
- STBBI testing for those who have symptoms, and are members of the following groups:
- Indigenous communities
- African, Caribbean, and Black communities
- LGBTQ+, including gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
- Persons engaging in sex work
- People who use drugs
To book an appointment for any of the above listed services, please call the Sexual Health Clinic at (613) 234-4641. For any other services, please contact your primary care provider (family physician or nurse practitioner) or visit a 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.
The Sexual Health Clinics are funded to provide services which include free and confidential STBBI (sexually transmitted blood borne infection) testing and treatment; and low cost birth control to Ontario residents including:
- People with symptoms of STBBIs
- People who have had sex with someone with an STBBI
- People most affected by STBBIs
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?)
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If you are seeking HIV testing, you can visit www.GetaKit.ca/Ottawa to obtain an at home HIV self-test. It is free to access HIV self-testing from GetaKit and no health card is required. |
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We DO NOT assess or treat the following: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
In the above cases you should NOT come to the Sexual Health Clinic; instead, please see your Family Physician or a Walk-In Clinic. In the case of an Emergency, please go directly to the nearest Hospital. ** PLEASE NOTE: Your family physician (GP) or nurse practitioner (NP) 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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The main Sexual Health Clinic opens one hour prior to each walk-in clinic to allow clients to obtain a clinic number and registration form.
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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:
If you live somewhere other than Ontario or Quebec or you still have questions about which ID is required, call us at 613-234-4641 before coming to the clinic. |
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Why OPH does this | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Sexual Health Clinic is funded to provide such services to the following:
To ensure that we are the best service to meet your needs, we encourage you to review what services we offer and do not offer. At the time of your visit, a triage nurse will also review your sexual health concerns. Depending on your needs, you may be referred to a more appropriate health service. References:
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IUD Insertion Clinic | ||||||||||||||||
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?) 179 Clarence St, Ottawa Call 613-234-4641 for information |
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Main clinic walk-in - Walk-in Clinic not available, call 613-234-4641 to book an appointment | ||||||||||||||||
Due to the current situation around COVID-19, we must reduce our services to high risk clients only. Currently, we are unable to offer routine screening, most STBBI testing or Test & Go services. Please contact your family practitioner or visit a walk-in clinic if you want testing or have symptoms. Please only call 613-234-4641 if:
179 Clarence St, Ottawa PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand at our walk-in clinics, we may not be able to see everyone. The door will open one hour before clinic to register. 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?) Hours of Operation
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Main clinic - Appointment Hours |
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Due to the current situation around COVID-19, we must reduce our services to high risk clients only. Currently, we are unable to offer routine screening, most STBBI testing or Test & Go services. Please contact your family practitioner or visit a walk-in clinic if you want testing or have symptoms. Please only call 613-234-4641 if:
All appointments are available at 179 Clarence St only
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?) Telephone Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4 pm To book an appointment please call our reception telephone line at 613-234-4641 |
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Gay Men's Sexual Health Clinic | ||||||||||||||||
Gay ZONE provides a wide range of programs and services for gay, bi, transmen and other men who have sex with men in the Ottawa area, including:
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 St, Ottawa Hours: Thursday 4 pm to 6 pm |
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Youth Health Drop-In Clinics | ||||||||||||||||
Due to the current situation around COVID-19, we must reduce our services to high risk clients only. Currently, we are unable to offer routine screening, most STBBI testing or Test & Go services. Please contact your family practitioner or visit a walk-in clinic if you want testing or have symptoms. Please only call 613-234-4641 if:
Please note that these clinics are located within another medical clinic; please tell the receptionist that you are there for the Ottawa Public Health Youth Sexual Health Clinic. All services offered at the main Sexual Health Centre are available at the Youth Sexual Health Clinics, with the exception of IUD/IUS insertions, anonymous HIV testing and Point of Care (rapid) HIV testing. (Confidential HIV testing is available at the Youth Sexual Health Clinics). 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?) Please note: Due to high demand at our walk-in clinics, we may not be able to see everyone or provide you with a precise waiting time.
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Youth Sexual Health Outreach Clinics | ||||||||||||||||
Due to the current situation around COVID-19, we must reduce our services to high risk clients only. Currently, we are unable to offer routine screening, most STBBI testing or Test & Go services. Please contact your family practitioner or visit a walk-in clinic if you want testing or have symptoms. Please only call 613-234-4641 if:
Drop-in services available to youth who are clients at the following locations. 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?)
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