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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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Salvus Clinic
The Salvus Clinic supports those in the Moncton area experiencing homelessness, challenges with their mental health, substance use issues, or those lacking a primary care provider.
Curve Lake First Nation Health Centre
Since 1996, the Curve Lake First Nation Health Centre has made tremendous strides with respect to providing primary care and programming that meet the community’s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health care needs. Being a community health centre, a strong emphasis is placed on health promotion and chronic illness prevention throughout the lifecycle (from prenatal to senior citizen programming).
Vancouver AIDS Society
AIDS Vancouver exists to alleviate individual and collective vulnerability to HIV and AIDS through support, public education and community based research. AIDS Vancouver plays a special role in providing quality health care to people affected by HIV/AIDS living in the Lower Mainland. Our presence is essential to the quality for life of this community and of each individual and family who draws on our services. Case Management Services Financial Assistance Fund Grocery and Nutrition Support Outreach Care Teams Support Confidential Helpline Support.
Hamilton Urban Core Community Health Centre
For more than 25 years, The Core has been addressing health inequities such as poverty, racism, discrimination, unemployment & homelessness, faced by community members, neighbours, friends and families in Hamilton’s city core.
Alderville Health and Social Services
Our Goals and objectives are holistic in nature, therefore our programming will promote healing and wellness in our community through the participation in the planned programs.
Community Addiction & Mental Health Services
Cornwall Hospital is the region’s only schedule one psychiatric facility, providing a full range of mental health and addiction services, from acute inpatient care in its modern 16-bed unit, to innovative outpatient and community programs in its recently constructed Community Addiction and Mental Health Centre.
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre
Parkdale Queen West Community Health Centre (Parkdale Queen West CHC) is a community-based non-profit health service organization serving south- mid-west Toronto. We offer a broad range of services, including primary health care, dental care, harm reduction, health promotion, counselling, and community development programming, through interdisciplinary teams.
Fred Victor - COVID 19 Response Program – Edward Village Hotel
Edward Hotel Temporary Shelter will have specialized supports for homeless women, men, and couples who face barriers due to mental health issues, substance use, social isolation, immigration status, unemployment/underemployment challenges, and history with the criminal justice system. The clients come from racially, culturally, and ethnically diverse backgrounds.