Due to limited capacity, the Sexual Health Clinic prioritizes services for people who DO NOT have a primary care provider.
If you require sexually transmitted blood borne infection (STBBI) testing, cervical screening, and/or birth control prescriptions, please contact your primary care provider first before booking through the Sexual Health Clinic.
TBDHU offers a Sexual Health Clinic at our Main Office in Thunder Bay (999 Balmoral St.)
To book an appointment or inquire about services available, dial (807) 625-5976 or 1(888) 294-6630 (toll-free).
Sexual Health Clinic Hours
| Monday | 11:00 am to 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am to 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am to 11:30 am |
| Thursday | 11:00 am to 5:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am to 3:30 pm |
Same-day Appointments
Same-day appointments are available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for urgent needs only. Phone lines open at 10am to book a same-day appointment – do not leave a message, please call back.
We do NOT Assess or Treat the Following:
- UTI (Urinary tract infections)
- Cold sores on the mouth
- Sexual dysfunction (erection and arousal difficulties, timing of ejaculation, low libido)
- Fertility
- Miscarriage
- Menopause
We do not offer bloodwork for herpes.
See your health care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) or go to a walk-in clinic for the concerns above. In case of emergency, please go directly to the hospital. For more information on your health care options, please see Ontario Health's "Know Your Health Care Options".
Sexual Health Clinic Services
To book an appointment or inquire about services available, dial (807) 625-5976 or 1(888) 294-6630 (toll-free).
| Type of Program/Services | How to Access |
|---|---|
| STI Testing | Contact the Clinic to book an appointment. |
| Birth Control and Refills |
Contact the Clinic to book an appointment. For refills, call ahead to schedule a pickup time. |
| Routine Cervical Screening |
Due to capacity, the Sexual Health Clinic prioritizes routine cervical screenings to people without a primary health care provider. |
|
Abortion referrals (For more information on abortion, visit sexandu.ca.) |
If your pregnancy test is confirmed positive, contact the Clinic to book an appointment. |
| Herpes Assessment | Contact the Clinic to book an appointment if you currently have an open lesion or outbreak. The Sexual Health Clinic does not assess cold sores on the mouth. |
| HPV/Molluscum Assessment |
Contact the Clinic to book an appointment for initial assessment. A physical exam is required for diagnosis. Treatment is available (including cryotherapy). |
| Anonymous HIV Testing | The Health Unit offers HIV testing where you do not have to provide any identifying information. This is unique to our Sexual Health Clinic. Contact the Clinic to book an appointment. |
| Pregnancy testing and prenatal referrals | Contact the Clinic to book an appointment. |
| Emergency Contraception/Plan B | Contact the Clinic. |
| Free condoms, dental dams, and lube | No appointment required. Safer sex supplies are available to pick up at Main Reception. |
What to Expect at Your Appointment
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
- Drink lots of water.
- Do not empty your bladder for 1 hour before your appointment.
- Bring your Health Card. (If you don't have a health card, you can still access services.)
AT YOUR APPOINTMENT:
- Check in at the front desk when you arrive at the Clinic (999 Balmoral St).
- Wait until a nurse calls your name.
For Further Information
Call the Sexual Health Clinic at (807) 625-5976
or toll-free: 1-888-294-6630