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Sexual Health Clinics

Sexual Health Clinics offer confidential, inclusive, and accessible sexual health care services for Nova Scotians.  

They are not primary care clinics, and the services offered at each clinic across the province may vary. There is no cost associated with visiting a clinic. 

STI and STD (sexually transmitted infection or disease) Testing

If your Sexual Health Clinic offers STI/STD testing, the way they test will depend on your symptoms and sexual history.  

Depending on the services your clinic may offer, some of STI/STD tests could include:

  • urine (pee) tests (do not pass urine for 2 hours before you are tested)
  • vaginal/front hole
  • rectal swabs
  • throat swabs
  • blood tests for HIV, syphilis, HCV or HBV

Your appointment may include self-collected samples or physician-assisted assisted. Physical/pelvic examinations may be recommended if you have the following:  

  • Discharge
  • Warts/bumps
  • Opens sores *

Your Sexual Health Clinic can only test for herpes (HSV) if you have active symptoms, where the doctor can take a swab of the blister or open sore. There is currently no blood test in Nova Scotia to see if you have had herpes. 

At Home Testing for Gonorrhea, Chlamydia or HIV

If you're 15 or older and need testing for HIV, gonorrhea, or chlamydia, you can order a free at home testing kit through the STI Care Now Initiative by clicking this link and following the instructions. An at home testing kit will be sent to you. 

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Truro Sexual Health Clinic (located within the Truro Collaborative Practice)

68 Robie St Suite 130, Truro, NS 

We provide care for everyone.  This clinic offers inclusive, accessible sexual health services for residents with or without a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner). 

 
This clinic does not offer abortion services.  This clinic does offer personalized prescriptions for birth control but does not have birth control in clinic.  If you would like to schedule an abortion or are interested in learning more about medical and procedural abortion options, call the Reproductive Options and Services (ROSE) Clinic (previously called the Nova Scotia Women’s Choice Clinic) toll free at 1-833-352-0719.
 
Services include pap tests, STI testing, as well as IUD and Nexplanon services. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 902-956-1550 and leaving a message. The clinic will call back with an appointment time. 
 
*Limited daytime availability may be added for gender affirming care

Halifax Sexual Health Centre

7071 Bayers Rd Suite 302, Halifax, NS B3L 2C1

902-455-9656

The Halifax Sexual Health Centre offers a wide-range of on-site clinical services, typically by appointment. All services are provided by our experienced nurses and doctors. For more information, please visit https://hshc.ca/

Pictou County Sexual Health Centre

688A East River Road, New Glasgow, NS

902-752-8643

This clinic offers inclusive, accessible sexual health services for residents with or without a primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner).  

Services include pap tests, STI testing, birth control, prenatal care, perimenopause/postmenopausal care, mammogram results for those without a provider, and non-surgical abortion up to 9 weeks gestation.

Please note: This clinic does not offer walk-in services. All visits must be booked in advance. Please call us directly at 902-752-8643. Our team will place you in a call queue. You may be booked directly or triaged by a nurse for same-day or pre-booked care.

This clinic is co-located with East Side Health Centre and the Primary Care Clinic.  

  • Enter through the main doors at 688A East River Road
  • The Sexual Health Clinic is located to the right of the entrance hallway. You’ll pass the East Side reception window first on your left - keep going! Our Sexual Health Clinic team will greet you just ahead on the right. 

Sheet Harbour Sexual Health Centre

22637 Highway 7, PO Box 211, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia

902-885-3693

This clinic does not offer abortion services. If you would like to schedule an abortion or are interested in learning more about medical and procedural abortion options, call the Reproductive Options and Services (ROSE) Clinic (previously called the Nova Scotia Women’s Choice Clinic) toll free at 1-833-352-0719

The Sheet Harbour Sexual Health Centre (also known as SeaHorse Sexual Health Centre) provides a variety of services to the residents of our communities, including educational programs and resources, a library, referrals to health care professionals and other organizations, birth control information, STI prevention and information, free condoms, free period products, and access to their Transformation Closet

They do not provide clinical services on a consistent basis, but do host PAP testing clinics when capacity allows.

https://www.seahorseshc.ca/ 
 

Red Door

10 Webster Street, Suite 203, Kentville, NS Canada

902-679-1411

The Red Door provides confidential sexual health services, health education, and health promotion to youth ages 13-30. For more information, please visit: https://thereddoor.ca/ 

This clinic does not provide hormone replacement therapy, birth control options, or general health assessments unrelated to STIs.

You can book an appointment at this clinic here.

Appointments will be available 48 hours in advance, they are separated by symptomatic and asymptomatic (no symptoms). Phone lines will remain open on clinic days between 1 and 3 p.m., if you need to speak with a nurse or require assistance in booking. 

"Symptomatic/with health care provider" appointments

We offer in-person physician assessments and treatments of STIs for those with symptoms or questions.

You should request a "Symptomatic/with health care provider" if you require the following:

  • Testing  for yeast or bacterial vaginosis
  • Vaccines
  • Require assistance swabbing
  • PREP information/referral
  • Seeing a Nurse or Physician

"Asymptomatic/without health care provider" appointments

If you only want screening and have no concerns that require you to see a physician, please select “no symptoms option.”

We have a dedicated phlebotomist on our team, who will draw blood for STBBI during your appointment. "

How do I find the clinic?

Enter through the main entrance of the Dickson Building, then take the elevator to the 5th floor. Turn right off the elevator and we are the desk right in front of you.

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