Confidential Support When You Need It
Sexual Health Clinics provide support to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We can provide reliable sexual health information about:
- Emergency contraception
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment
- Low-cost Birth Control
- Pregnancy Testing and Options counselling
- Hepatitis A and B vaccination
- HPV vaccination
- Needle exchange
- Monkeypox vaccination and information
Clinic information, locations and hours
You do not need a health card at our Sexual Health Clinics, except for some Physician-led Clinic services. STI testing and treatments are free for you and your partner(s). All services are confidential. We require your written or verbal permission before sharing any information with another health care provider.
Find clinic locations and times below. You will need to book an appointment at a Physician-led Clinic if you:
- Need Cervical Cancer Screening (Pap test)
- Want to switch Birth Control methods or have issues with your current medication
- Would like and IUD/IUS inserted or removed
Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic Information
Monkeypox is an orthopoxvirus caused by the Monkeypox virus (MPXV), typically transmitted from animals to humans, that causes a disease with symptoms similar to, but less severe than, smallpox. Learn more about Monkeypox and its symptoms.
Southwestern Public Health has a limited number of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) vaccination clinics available for people who may be at highest-risk of exposure to Monkeypox. These clinics are by appointment only and have specific eligibility.
Elgin-St. Thomas Monkeypox PrEP Vaccine Clinics
1230 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Appointments required. Call 519-631-9900 x1278
Oxford Monkeypox PrEP Vaccine Clinics
410 Buller Street, Woodstock
Appointments required. Call 1-800-922-0096, follow prompts to connect to the Sexual Health team
For a full listing of Monkeypox vaccine clinics in Ontario please visit: https://gmsh.ca/monkeypox
| Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Vaccine Eligibility |
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a) Two-spirited, non-binary, trans- or cis-gender, intersex, or gender-queer individuals who self-identify or have sexual partners who self-identify as belonging to the gay, bisexual, pansexual, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) community AND at least one of the following:
b) Individuals who self-identify as engaging in sex work or are planning to, regardless of self-identified sex or gender. Immunosuppressed household or sexual contacts of those who are eligible, and pregnant household or sexual contacts may also now be considered for PrEP vaccine as well. Call 1-800-922-0096 to speak with someone on the Sexual Health Team if you have recently been exposed to a confirmed or probable case and identify as a high-risk contact. View the full eligibility outlined in the Monkeypox Vaccine Guidance for Health Care Providers. Given the current epidemiology in Ontario, Imvamune should be offered as a two-dose primary series, with at least 28 days between first and second doses for individuals currently eligible for pre-exposure or post-exposure vaccination. |
St. Thomas Sexual Health Clinic
Southwestern Public Health - St. Thomas Site
1230 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
519-631-9900 ext. 1278
| Physician-Led Clinic | Drop In Clinic Hours |
|---|---|
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Wednesdays ALTERNATING Afternoon and Evening Clinics Appointments required |
Mondays 9AM-1PM Wednesdays 1PM-4PM Fridays 9AM-3PM *If you are seeking emergency contraception, |
Woodstock Sexual Health Clinic
Southwestern Public Health - Woodstock Site
410 Buller Street, Woodstock
519-539-4431 or 1-800-922-0096 (follow the prompts to reach the Sexual Health Team)
| By Appointment Only | Physician-Led Clinic |
|---|---|
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Mondays 1:15PM-4PM Appointments required |
Fridays 9:30AM-11:30AM Appointments required |
Need More Support?
Use these other resources if you have a sexual health concern or want to learn more:
- Talk to your health care provider
- Call Telehealth for free advice at 1-866-797-0000
- Visit Sexual Health Ontario