Dear Participant,
This summer you participated in the Sex Now study at a Pride festival or community event, where you provided a dried blood spot sample for HIV and HCV testing. You also filled out the Sex Now survey, where you told us your HIV and Hepatitis C status.
The lab has processed the tests and we are writing to let you know that all of your results were the same as what you told us about your HIV and Hepatitis C status in the survey.
If you’re unsure about your HIV or Hepatitis C status, or think your status may have changed since this summer, we recommend asking a healthcare professional for standard lab testing. If you have a clinic or healthcare provider that you feel comfortable with, feel free to follow up with them.
Otherwise, see below for a list of clinics recommended by our partners.
Thank you again for your participation in Sex Now! For more information on the study, and to participate in the on-line version launching in February, visit www.cbrc.net/sexnow
Regards,
Sex Now Research Team
Calgary
The Centre for Sexuality offers rapid HIV testing, STI testing, and vaccinations, and has specialized hours for guys into guys. Alternatively you can call the Alberta STI & HIV Toll Free Information Line by dialing 811 to find a clinic near you.
Edmonton
The Edmonton STI Clinic as a good option for testing, or you can call the Alberta STI & HIV Toll Free Information Line by dialing 811 to find a clinic near you.
Halifax
The Halifax Sexual Health Centre (6009 Quinpool Road, Suite 201) offers HIV and STI testing by appointment. To book an appointment call 902-455-9656. Alternatively, the Nova Scotia Health Authority STI/STD clinic has drop-in hours on Mondays and Thursday from 4:30-6:30pm.
London
The STI Clinic in London operates on a drop-in basis on Mondays 4:30-7:00pm, Wednesdays 4:30-7:00pm, and Fridays 8:30-10:30am. Alternatively, you can go to sexualhealthontario.ca or call Sexual Health Infoline Ontario at 1-800-668-2437 to find a clinic near you.
Montreal
Our partner organization RÉZO provides HIV and Hepatitis C testing on a walk-in basis three days a week (be sure to check their website for operating hours), or you can find a list of specialized STI medical clinics here.
Ottawa
GayZone at 420 Cooper St. is a sexual health testing service specifically for guys into guys that offers testing on Thursdays from 5-8pm. Our partners in Ottawa suggest trying to be at the clinic around 4:30pm to ensure you’re seen that day. Another option is the Clarence St Walk In Sexual Health Clinic at 179 Clarence St – see their website for appointment and walk-in hours.
Toronto
Hassle Free Clinic in downtown Toronto provides HIV and Hepatitis C testing on a walk-in basis (be sure to check their website for operating hours). Alternatively, you can go to sexualhealthontario.ca or call Sexual Health Infoline Ontario at 1-800-668-2437 to find a clinic near you.
Vancouver
Our partner Health Initiative for Men has HIV & STI testing clinics with drop-in hours for guys into guys in Vancouver, New West, Surrey, and Abbotsford, and you can also make an appointment online on their website. Alternatively, you can find a sexual health clinic near you at smartsexresource.com.
Winnipeg
You can make an appointment at Our Own Health Centre (a health clinic for guys into guys) by call (204) 691-1600. A second option is STI Klinic at 870 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, which provides HIV and Hepatitis C testing on a walk-in basis (be sure to check their website for operating hours), or you can find a list of clinics in the area here.
