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Test Now: Community Edition

Free HIV Self-Test Kits

CBRC’s Test Now program provides free HIV self-test kits to 2S/LGBTQ+ folks through a network of dozens of community-based organizations and venues across the country. These kits will allow people to access HIV testing where they want, when they want, and in a private and confidential setting. This reduces common barriers to traditional forms of HIV testing, empowering more people to know their status.

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With low barriers to access, Test Now makes obtaining HIV self-test kits as simple as going to a local community-based organization you trust, answering a few (optional) questions, and leaving with a kit. Each organization has the flexibility to distribute HIV self-test kits in the way that makes the most sense for their organization and the communities they serve. Some participating organizations even offer delivery and mail options. Test Now will also be making HIV self-test kits available to dozens of queer/trans-owned or friendly businesses (bars, bathhouses and bookstores) across Canada to distribute.

To find a participating organization or venue near you, click on your province or territory in the list below. Specific details concerning HIV self-test kit access may differ from organization to organization. Note: This program will roll out through December, with more organizations and businesses added to the list as they come onboard.

Interested in learning more about HIV self-testing or accessing a video demonstration of how to use an HIV self-testing kit? Click here.

Test Now is made possible due to the support of the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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Calgary Outlink: Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
Unit 105 - 223 12 Ave SW
Calgary, AB
403-234-8973

Outloud St. Albert
St. Albert, AB
587-936-9620

Ubuntu - Mobilizing Central Alberta
Unit 36, 3rd Floor, Kaylor Building, 4917 48 Street
Red Deer, AB
780-978-8800

Rainbow Resource Centre
170 Scott Street
Winnipeg, MB
204-474-0212

Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre
47 St. Clare Ave
St. John's, NL
709-579-1009

Quadrangle NL
St. John's, NL
709-769-2355

Northern Mosaic Network
5112 52 St Suite 213
Yellowknife, NT
867-444-7295

Halifax Sexual Health Centre
7071 Bayers Rd, Suite 302
Halifax, NS
902-455-9656

Northern Healthy Connections Society
33 Pleasant St
Truro, NS
902-895-0931

South Shore Sexual Health
109 Logan Road, Unit 1B
Bridgewater, NS
902-527-2868

The 519
519 Church Street
Toronto, ON
416-392-6874

Black CAP (Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention)
20 Victoria Street, 4th Floor,
Toronto, ON
416-977-9955
(Open to the public 9-5)

Black Gay Men's Network of Ontario
20 Victoria Street, 4th Floor,
Toronto, ON
416-977-9955
(Open to the public 9-5)

Wholehealth Pharmacy
Fashion District Location
550 Front Street West, Unit 57
Toronto, ON
647-557-6959

St. Lawrence Location
400 Adelaide St E #105
Toronto, ON
647-557-6957

PEERS Alliance
250B Queen St
Charlottetown, PE
902-566-2437

Queer Yukon Society
#10 4230 4 Ave
Whitehorse, YT

Social Media Toolkit

If you want to contribute to the promotion of the Test Now, help us spread the word by sharing information through your social media channels, websites, or newsletters. To help you do this, we have created a number of promotional resources for you to use, which you can access and download below.

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Social Media Messages
  • Having trouble getting tested for HIV? We have a solution! Get free HIV self-test kit(s) [from ____________] today. [Click on the link to find a participating organization near you.]
  • Getting tested for HIV is the only way to find out your status. Get free HIV self-test kit(s)[from ___________] today to learn yours! [Click on the link to find a participating organization near you.]
  • Sexually active folks are recommended to get an HIV test at least yearly. Have you had one recently? Get a free HIV self-testing kit [from ____________] to learn your HIV status. [Click on the link to find a participating organization near you.]
  • Getting tested for HIV doesn't need to be complicated. Cut through the red tape by getting a free HIV self-testing kit [from ____________] today. [Click on the link to find a participating organization near you.]
  • Know your HIV status on your own terms. Get a free HIV-self-testing kit [from ____________] today. [Click on the link to find a participating organization near you.]
  • Missed your regular HIV test due to COVID? Get a free HIV self-testing kit [from ____________] to complete from the comfort of your own home. [Click on the link to find a participating organization near you.]
  • Knowledge is power! Know your HIV status by getting a free HIV self-testing kit [from ____________] today! [Click on the link to find a participating organization near you.]
  • We are partnering with __ organizations across Canada to distribute free HIV self-test kits. Find out more at ___.
  • Get free HIV self-test kit(s) in programs designed by and for 2SLGBTQ+ folks.
  • Hey [name of city] - get your HIV self-test kit(s) from [name of org]!
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