Sexual Health Services in Ottawa

Main Sexual Health Clinic

Main Clinic

Address

Hours of operation

Closure dates

Sexual Health Centre

**Appointment and Drop-In Services Available**

To book an appointment call 613-234-4641

Reception takes calls Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, and 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm 

179 Clarence St

Appointments

Appointments are available:

  • Monday 8:45 am to 11:30 am
  • Wednesday 8:45 am to 11:30 am
  • Friday 8:45 am to 11:30 am

** PLEASE NOTE:  Quebec residents, in need of contraception or IUD/IUS insertion, please contact Clinique des Femmes at 819-778-2055 or visit their website.
For additional resource for Quebec residents please see "More resources"

Drop-In Services*The Sexual Health Centre opens their doors 30 minutes prior to any walk-in clinic

  • Monday and Wednesday 1 pm to 4 pm
  • Tuesday and Thursday 1 pm to 7 pm
  • Friday 9 am to noon

**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. 

 
Youth Sexual Health Community Clinics (29 years and younger)

New! We are now offering appointments at our youth community satellite clinics. Please call 613-234-4641 if you would like to book an appointment

Please note: The following clinics are within a medical clinic setting. When you arrive please tell the receptionist you are visiting the Ottawa Public Health Youth Sexual Health Clinic. Services offered at the main Sexual Health Clinic are available at the Youth Clinics except for IUD/IUS insertions, anonymous HIV testing, and Point of Care (rapid) HIV testing. (Confidential HIV testing is available at the Youth Sexual Health Clinics).

Please note: Due to high demand at our walk-in clinics, we may not be able to see everyone.

Youth Sexual Health Clinic
(29 years of age and under)

Address

Hours of operation

Closure dates

West End Family Care Clinic - Youth Clinic

80 Michael Cowpland Dr, Kanata

Tuesday 5:00 to 8:00 pm

  

South Nepean Community Health Centre - Youth Clinic

201-4100 Strandherd Dr, Barrhaven

Wednesday 2:00 to 5:00 pm

  

Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre - Youth Clinic

105-240 Centrum Blvd
(main floor), Orleans

Wednesday 2:00 to 5:00 pm

October 23, 2019

 
Youth Sexual Health Outreach Clinics (29 years and younger)

 Drop-in services are available to youth who are clients at the following locations: 

Clinic

Address

Hours

Closure Dates

Operation Come Home

150 Gloucester St, Ottawa

Wednesday 9:30 am to 11:30 am

  
Gay Men's Sexual Health Clinic

Gay ZONE provides a wide range of programs and services for gay, bi, trans-men, and other men who have sex with men in the Ottawa area, including:

  • Screening and treatments for Sexually Transmitted and Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs)
  • HIV testing-rapid and/or anonymous
  • Hepatitis A and B vaccination
  • HPV vaccine (for those who qualify)
  • A variety of health promotion programming

Location: 420 Cooper St, Ottawa

Hours: Thursday: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand at our walk-in clinics, we may not be able to see everyone.

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What we offer

  • Information on STBBIs (sexually transmitted and blood borne infections) and contraception
  • Free testing and treatment for STBBIs
  • Confidential or anonymous HIV testing
  • Emergency contraception
  • Affordable contraception (for those who qualify)
  • IUD/IUS insertion (by appointment only at main clinic)
  • Pregnancy testing and information about options
  • Hepatitis A & B immunization (for those who qualify)
  • Vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) (for those who qualify)
  • Free condoms

What we don't offer

  • Blood work for herpes or pregnancy
  • Diagnose or treat urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Diagnose or treat pain, sores, or bumps in the mouth or throat including cold sores.
  • Diagnose or treat scabies, crabs, or lice
  • Diagnose or treat sexual dysfunction (erection and arousal difficulties, timing of ejaculation, low libido)
  • Diagnose or treat fertility, miscarriage, or menopause

For services not provided, see your Family Physician or go to a Walk-In Clinic. In the case of an emergency, go to the nearest hospital.

 Other services available

Unprotected sex within the last 5 days: clinic staff can provide emergency contraception ("morning after pill" [Plan B]). Emergency contraception can be given to you during your visit or purchased for future use.

Prescriptions for the HPV vaccine are also available. The HPV vaccine protects against genital warts and cervical cancer in women, and genital warts and anal cancer in men. You must purchase the HPV vaccine at a pharmacy and bring the vaccine to the clinic. Speak with a health care provider to see if you qualify for a free vaccine.

Anonymous HIV testing in Ottawa

Clinic

Address

Telephone

Carlington Community Health Centre 

900 Merivale Rd, Ottawa

613-722-4000

Centertown Community Health Centre 

420 Cooper St, Ottawa

613-233-4697

Ottawa Inner City Health Services 

5 Myrand Ave, Ottawa

613-562-4500

Sandy Hill Community Health Centre 

221 Nelson St, Ottawa

613-789-1500

Somerset West Community Health Centre

55 Eccles St, Ottawa

613-238-8210

South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre 

600-1355 Bank St, Ottawa

613-737-5115

Where else can I get tested?

  • Your family doctor
  • Ottawa walk-in clinics
  • University health services if you are a student (University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Algonquin College, Cité Collegiale, St. Paul University)
  • For Quebec residents, please call your local CLSC Info-Santé line
  • For pregnancy concerns, please contact Planned Parenthood Ottawa to make an appointment: 613-226-3234.

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