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Provides assessment, diagnosis, testing and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections., , The Edmonton STI Clinic is currently seeing patients by appointment. At this time, the clinic is booking same day afternoon or next day morning appointments., , patient intake (appointment booking) begins 15 minutes after the posted opening time (9:00 AM Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday; 10:00 AM Tuesday) routine testing may be provided, if appointment times are available self-collection testing is temporarily available , , Urgent concerns are prioritized, which include:, , patients with a known STI and require treatment contact to a known STI and require testing / treatment symptoms of an STI care following a recent sexual assault , , All clients are required to perform hand hygiene and wear a mask at all times. New masks will be provided onsite - personal masks are not permitted. Food and beverage not permitted in waiting room., , STI Clinic services provided:, , diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in a non-judgmental and inclusive environment detailed syphilis diagnosis, treatment and follow up hepatitis A, B and HPV vaccine program for qualified individuals HIV, hepatitis A, B and C testing for qualified individuals emergency contraception counselling and client education contact tracing and partner notification testing and treatment provided in community to those unable to access other sites or providers harm reduction supply distribution (e.g. needles, condoms) referrals to other services , , Appointment Types: When calling to make an appointment please have your Alberta Health Care Number ready. The STI Clinic offers a variety of different appointment types:, , Routine Screening / Check-Up: This visit type is recommended for individuals who are not experiencing symptoms of any kind. This visit type does not include a physical exam. Symptom Assessment: This visit type is recommended for individuals who would like to discsuss a specific issue with their care provider. Common symptoms include: discharge, pain/discomfort, or sores/rashes on the skin. Treatment only: This visit type is recommended for invididuals who have already received testing, and require treatment for a positive test result. , , Key Provider: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs)

Provides a peer-led queer and trans substance use and sexual health programs rooted in harm reduction principles., , Service provides:, , a peer-led queer and trans substance use and sexual health program rooted in harm reduction principles information on safer substance use and harm reduction support with changing how substance use impacts sexual activity , , Supports include:, , safer substance use and sexual health education queer 1-on-1 counselling and support (peer-to-peer) access to MyBuzz and other referral services access and referral to PreP access to a wide range of harm reduction supplies , , Affiliation: Funded by Public Health Agency of Canada., , Key Provider: counsellors, crisis workers, peer workers, social workers

Offers information and resources on the topic of alcoholism., , Service offers:, , information and resources on the topic of alcoholism , , Includes:, , literature CDs DVDs pamphlets meeting lists The Big Book Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) books

Facilitates interventions to improve the comprehensive and holistic health of individuals and diverse communities experiencing vulnerabilities., , Service provides:, , interventions to improve the comprehensive and holistic health of individuals and diverse communities experiencing vulnerabilities , , Includes:, , 1-on-1 well-being coaching physical activities video resources 1-on-1 or group therapy sessions facilitated by a mental health therapist , , Key Provider: mental health therapist

Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program., , Streetworks is Edmonton"s Harm Reduction and needle exchange program. We are a mixture of outreach workers with lived experience and healthcare professionals. Streetworks also carry and provide safer-sex / STI prevention supplies.Operating out of 16 different agencies throughout Edmonton, Streetworks strives to keep people who use drugs safe and healthy.The overdose prevention program offers overdose prevention information and free, anonomyous naloxone (Narcan) training.The H.E.R. Pregnancy Program offers assistance to pregnant women struggling with the issues related to chronic homlessness, poverty, and problematic substance use., , Affiliation: Boylestreet Community Services, HIV Edmonton, Boyle McCauley Health Centre

Provides a place where people who use pre-obtained drugs are monitored in a hygienic environment to reduce harm from substance use while also receiving additional support and connection to recovery-oriented services., , Includes:, , medical interventions by regulated health care providers in the event of opioid / stimulant overdoses, including oxygen and naloxone administration sterile injection supplies and disposal equipment drug poisoning prevention education and response training, including naloxone kits education on a variety of harm reduction topics, such as vein care, safer injection techniques, and hepatitis / human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention connection to recovery-oriented services such as substance use treatment and supports, mental health care, and housing , , Access to the following only for those using the site:, , client advocacy and referrals to health, social and recovery-oriented services basic wound care and health services (will vary by site) , , This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers., , Affiliation: George Spady Society, Northreach Society, Radius Community Health and Housing, Turning Point Society, , Key Provider: addictions counsellors, indigenous support workers, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), outreach workers, support workers, paramedics, registered nurses (RNs), social workers