In response to COVID-19, the STI Clinic has limited services. The clinic is only seeing clients by appointment only, no walk-in. Please call the mainline for an appointment. Those with URGENT concerns will be prioritized. All clients will need to do a phone assessment and screening prior to coming to the clinic.

COVID-19 STI Clinic Changes:

• no walk-ins, appointments only
• please call ahead to the clinic prior. Anyone walking to reception will be turned away and asked to call the mainline
• all clients are pre-screened for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure
• urgent concerns are prioritized, which include:
  • patients with a known STI and require treatment
  • contact to a known STI and require testing/treatment
  • symptoms of an STI
  • care following a recent sexual assault
• routine testing may be provided, if appointment times are available
• self-collection testing is temporarily available
• all clients are required to perform hand hygiene and wear a mask at all times. New masks will be provided onsite - personal masks are not permitted

STI Clinic services provided:

• diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment
• detailed syphilis diagnosis, treatment and follow up
• Hepatitis A, B and HPV vaccine program for qualified individuals
• HIV, hepatitis A, B and C testing for qualified individuals
• emergency contraception
• counselling and client education as well as support for community partners and physicians
• contact tracing and partner notification
• testing and treatment provided in community to those unable to access other sites or providers
• harm reduction supply distribution (e.g. needles, condoms)
• referrals to other services