Appointments
If you have a family doctor, nurse practitioner or gynecologist, reach out to them to schedule a sexual health appointment.
In a medical emergency, go to the nearest hospital.
Scroll down to learn more about appointments at our Sexual Health Clinic.
Want testing without an appointment?
Online STBBI (sexually transmitted and blood borne infection) testing services are available through GetaKit.ca. Tests can be ordered 24/7. Test requestions are mailed or available online. Tests are performed at a local lab using your health insurance (e.g. OHIP, UHIP, IFH, NHIB, private or military coverage). For more information - or to order your STBBI tests online visit GetaKit.ca. Testing swabs for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea also available for pick up at the North Bay and Parry Sound offices during regular hours.
Eligibility
Appointments at our Sexual Health Clinics in North Bay and Parry Sound are for people who:
- Do not have a health card
- Youth aged 12-24 years old
- Are Indigenous, African, Caribbean or Black (ACB), and other individuals impacted by systemic racism
- Identify as 2SLGBTQ+ or men who have sex with men
- Are experiencing under-housing or homelessness
- Engage in sex work
- Use substances
- Have a history of incarceration
Individuals without a primary care provider are prioritized.
Services
Our clinic services are welcoming and inclusive to people of all sexual and gender identities.
What We Offer |
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Our Sexual Health Clinic offers free, confidential services, including: Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment
Birth Control Services
PrEP and PEPSafer Sex and Substance Use Supplies
TestingTrusted Information
Vaccines
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What We Don't Offer |
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Visit a primary care provider or a walk-in clinic for:
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Book an Appointment with us.
Walk-in services are not available at either location.
North Bay
Call us to book an appointment.
705-474-1400 Ext. 5289
Toll-free: 1-800-563-2808 Ext. 5289
Hours
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hours subject to change for statutory holidays.
Parry Sound
Call us to book an appointment.
705-746-5801 Ext. 3213
Toll-free: 1-800-563-2808 Ext. 3213
Hours
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How to Prepare for Your Appointment |
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Other Important Notes |
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What to Expect at the Sexual Health Clinic |
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At our Sexual Health Clinic, you’ll find a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where you can have an open discussion about your sexual health. The clinic is staffed by administrative assistants, public health nurses, nurse practitioners, and physicians.
InterviewYou will meet with a member of the health care team to discuss your:
This information is used to determine the type of service(s) that will be most beneficial to you. AssessmentAn exam may be required, depending on your symptoms and risk factors. TestingWe can test for different STBBIs via urine test, swabs (throat, vagina, cervix, and/or rectum), or blood work.
We will determine which type of testing is appropriate at the time of your visit based on your sexual history. ResultsIt can take up to three weeks to receive test results including cervical screening results. We will only contact you if you test POSITIVE for an infection. If you do not hear from us, it means your test results were NEGATIVE. Feel free to confirm by calling us and we will give you your results over the phone. |
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GetaKit
Test yourself for STIs and HIV from the comfort of your own home. You can register for GetaKit online, and everything you need to test will be mailed to you. Once tested, you will receive your results in a few days.
