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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0011 | Last Full Update: 22 Aug 2019 |
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| Public Comments | **Clinic staff do their best to see all clients. However, due to high demand during walk-in hours, they may not be able to see everyone. To ensure that you see a nurse/physician book an appointment.** |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-825-6000 ext 7788 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 ext 7788 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| sexualhealth@halton.ca | |
| Website | www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Public-Health/Health-Clinics/Sexual-Health-Clinics |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionOfHalton Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Primary Contact | Cate Bannan, Manager, Sexual Health, Harm Reduction & Smoking Cessation |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Primary Executive | Dr Hamidah Meghani, Medical Officer of Health |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services provided: * low cost birth control (or prescription for pharmacy) * low cost birth control is available to individuals under the age of 35 * prescriptions from community health care providers are no longer accepted * free condoms * low cost emergency contraception * free urine pregnancy testing, counselling and referral * sexually transmitted infections (STI) testing and free treatment * anonymous and nominal (using your name and identifiers) HIV testing * free hepatitis A and B vaccinations (for those who qualify) * HPV vaccinations (free for those who qualify or at a cost) * free needle exchange and harm reduction supplies * free Naloxone overdose prevention kits (for opioid overdose) * public health nurses and a physician or nurse practitioner on site during clinic hours * all services are offered during clinic hours for both appointments and walk-in |
| Hours | Appointment hours: Mon 1:30pm-4 pm Note: clients with current prescriptions at this clinic can purchase their medication (birth control, ECP, herpes medication) without an appointment during this time * prescriptions from community health care providers are no longer accepted Walk-in hours: * Mon 4 pm-6 pm * last registration at 5:45 pm * may close earlier if clinic schedule is full * Wed 1 pm-4 pm * last registration at 3:45 pm * may close earlier if clinic schedule is full |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | People who need sexual health services |
| Application | Call to book an appointment Mon-Thu 1 pm-4:30 pm or drop in during walk-in hours * health card not required |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None ; Services are free and confidential * for a small fee oral contraceptives can be purchased through the clinic or available free if in financial need |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | South Service Rd E and Argus Rd |
| Mailing Address | c/o Halton Region Health Department, Sexual Health and Needle Exchange Program |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Health Care ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Perinatal / Pregnancy / Postnatal ; Postnatal / Pregnancy ; Youth Health Resources ; Youth Health Services |
| Service Categories | AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ; AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies ; Birth Control Counselling ; Condition Specific Treatment ~ Sexually Transmitted Disease ; Contraception ; Disease/Disability Information ~ AIDS/HIV ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Sexually Transmitted Disease ; Emergency Contraception ; General Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education ; HIV Testing ; Immunizations ~ Hepatitis ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ~ Harm Reduction Perspective ; Opioid Antidote Distribution Programs ; Pregnancy Testing ; Safer Sex Education ; Sexual Health Centres ; Sexually Transmitted Disease Screening ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ AIDS/HIV ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Sexually Transmitted Disease |
