Healthy Relationships Information
Healthy relationships require consent and communication. It's also important for your sexual health to practice safer sex by using a condoms and get regular testing.
Low-cost Birth Control and Free Condoms
There are many different types of birth control available to you through the clinic. Find out more by reviewing the options listed on our birth control page or booking a birth control options appointment.
Needle Syringe Program
The Health Unit is part of the Northern Points Exchange service which provides needles and other harm reduction items.
Pregnancy Testing and Options
The sexual health clinic offers free pregnancy testing and counselling to discuss options in the case of positive test results.
STI and HIV Testing, Treatment and HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
We provide free, confidential sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. STIs include bacterial STIs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis,) viral STIs (Genital Herpes, Hepatitis B, HPV, HIV,) and parasitic STIs (Trichomoniasis, Pubic Lice and Scabies). PrEP is also offered. All can be accessed at the clinic by booking an appointment.
Location and hours
North Bay office (345 Oak St. West):
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and after-hours clinic 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and after-hours clinic 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Parry Sound office (70 Joseph St, in the mall):
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Tuesday only: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, or to make an appointment, please call:
- North Bay, Mattawa and Sturgeon Falls: 705-474-1400 or 1-800-563-2808 ext. 5289
- Parry Sound: 705-746-5801 or 1-800-563-2808
Appointments are free and confidential.