Self-Testing Clinic
Self-Testing Clinics now available every Wednesday in Timmins!
If you are concerned about Chlamydia or gonorrhea and/or looking for routine testing, you can self-book an appointment online. This clinic is only for those without symptoms. At this clinic, you will not need to speak to a health care provider. Instead, self-collected urine and swab kits will be available for you to collect your own specimen based on the type of sex you are having.
Don’t worry, we will have step-by-step instructions to help you collect a specimen safely.
You can have Chlamydia or gonorrhea without even knowing. These infections can be transmitted when having oral, vaginal, and/or anal sex.
For more information about these infections, visit sexandu.ca or sexualhealthontario.ca.
Note:
You will notice a new look when arranging your appointment/registrations online. This change is the result of the health unit’s move to a new booking system called Front Desk.
There can be issues when implementing a new system. If you have any issues booking online, please contact the health unit at 1-800-461-1181 for help.
Sexual Health Quick Facts
- Condoms are available and are recommended for all types of sex. This reduces the risk of transmitting STIs.
- Most sexually transmitted infections don’t cause symptoms making routine testing very important in reducing the spread.
Get Tested
If you have symptoms, seek testing with your health care provider, book an appointment with our clinic by calling (705-360-7315), or go to the nearest emergency department. For more details about our Sexual Health clinics, see: