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Once you test, you choose the support and care options that are best for you.
Before you search for a self-test option, you may want to know....
The INSTI HIV Self-Test made by bioLytical Laboratories in British Columbia.
This is a screening test that is over 99% accurate and was approved and licensed by Health Canada in November 2020. The INSTI HIV self-test is currently the only self-test approved for use in Canada.
If you test positive (reactive result), it means that you likely have HIV but this needs to be confirmed with a laboratory-based confirmatory test. You will need to see your doctor or go to a health care provider for this confirmatory testing.
Yes, the test comes with instructions that are easy to follow. The test only takes a few minutes. This video will walk you through the process.
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DIY self-test app
Lookout Housing and Health Society
We serve 14 municipalities in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia: Vancouver, Victoria, Surrey, New Westminster, West Vancouver, North Vancouver (City and District), Burnaby, Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission and Maple Ridge. Including emergency and extreme weather shelters, Lookout houses more than 1,400 people each night. Lookouts multiple services include: 18 outreach teams, 2 community resource centres, medical and dental clinic, food bank, needle distribution and community cleanup, HIV and Hep C supports, 3 social enterprises, numerous peer and employment programs and youth counselling programs. These services collectively serve more than 2,500 people daily. Lookout provides non-judgmental, non-sectarian services to individuals coping with a wide variety of challenges including poverty, mental illness, substance use, trauma, mental and/or physical disabilities, chronic health illnesses, financial and legal issues or those simply unable to cope.
Youville Diabetes Centre
Youville Diabetes Centre is a self-management education and support centre in Treaty One Territory (Winnipeg, MB.) that provides one-on-one and group based day and evening appointments for people living with Diabetes. Youville Diabetes Centre also offers counselling, advocacy, support with service navigation, meeting basic needs (i.e. food), foot care and much more.
The Inn out of the cold
The Inn provides supplies such as shelter, hot meals, showers and clothing for up to 300 different individuals and families. Our program has expanded to serving men and women, some were needing warmth and shelter; others were needing clothing and personal items. All needed food.
Persons Living with AIDS Network of Saskatchewan Inc.
The Saskatoon AIDS Network (PLWA) is a community-based, non-profit organization that provides support services for Persons Living with HIV-AIDS, their families, and partners. Our services include: Outreach Worker Nutritional Support Daily Lunches including fruit or vegetables Hot Meal every Monday (Monday Munchies) Tuesday Munchies and a Movie Multi-Vitamins Program One on One Support Counselling Peer and Professional Support Health and Wellness Guidance Socializing Activities Birthday Celebrations (cake) Advocacy/Referrals Drop-In Centre Emergency Care Fund and much more.
Indigenous Services Canada (Mino Bimaadsawin Health Centre)
Mino Bimaadsawin Health Centre is here for the community of Saugeen First Nation. We offer many services to our community members and provide supports through our own locally run programming and in partnership with many visiting health practitioners.
Southwestern Public Health
Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) works with municipalities, community agencies, health and social services, schools, and other local partners to ensure the health of the residents of Oxford County, Elgin County, and the City of St. Thomas.
Grey Bruce Public Health
Public health unit serving the regional needs of Owen Sound, Ontario.
Streetworks, Boyle Street Community Services
Since 1971, Boyle Street Community Services has been supporting individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness and poverty in Edmonton.