Testing
HIV Testing in Toronto
Appointment HIV Testing
Testing at the following locations is appointment-based (also called Standard testing) and requires a health card issued by government. Some clinics may have options available for those not covered by OHIP.
As an Aboriginal Community Health Centre we primarily serve Aboriginal service users. However, we do accept non-aboriginal patients if this location is more convenient for individuals. Please be sure to call to book an appointment, walks-in are on a “first come first serve basis” (walk-ins could wait up to an hour, depending on volume of patients.)
Target Community: Aboriginal communities; recreational drug users.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, including barrier-free washrooms. Street parking
*Rapid HIV testing is NOT offered.
225 Queen Street East (map)
Toronto, ON M5A 1S4
Tel: 416-360-0486
Fax: 416-365-1083
E-mail: rmandawe@aht.ca
Website: www.aht.ca
Hours: Monday/Wednesday (9am - 6pm), Tuesday/Thursday/Friday (9am - 5pm)
Target Community: Women
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, including barrier-free washrooms.
*Rapid HIV testing IS offered. Services are for women ONLY and appointments are required.
76 Grenville St. Floor 3 (map)
Toronto, ON M5S 1B2
Tel: 416-351-3700
Fax: 416-351-3727
Email: bcbc@wchospital.ca
Website: www.womenscollegehospital.ca/care-programs/the-bay-centre-sexual-health/
Hours: Monday/Friday (9am - 5pm), Wednesday/Thursday (9am - 8pm)
Target Community: Primarily Francophones, but open to all.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, including barrier-free washrooms.
* Rapid HIV testing is NOT offered. Appointments are required.
555, Richmond St. West, (map)
Toronto, ON M5V 3B1
Tel: 416-922-2672
Fax: 416-922-6624
Email: servicesvihsida@centrefranco.org
Website: www.centrefranco.org
Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), Thursday (8:30am - 8pm)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, including barrier-free washrooms.
* Rapid HIV testing IS offered. Appointments are required.
66 Gerard Street East 2nd floor (map)
Toronto, ON M5B 1G3
Tel: 416-922-0566
Fax: 416-922-2018
E-mail: admin@hasslefreeclinic.org
Website: www.hasslefreeclinic.org
Women's Clinic Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday (10am - 3pm), Tuesday/Thursday (4pm - 8pm)
Men's Clinic Hours: Monday/Wednesday (4pm - 8pm), Tuesday/Thursday (10am - 3pm), Friday (4 - 7pm), Saturday (10am - 2pm)
Target Community: Cis guys into guys and all trans and non-binary people
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, including barrier-free washrooms.
* Rapid HIV testing IS offered. Walk-ins available.
790 Bay St. #820 (map)
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8r
Tel: (416) 521-4445
Fax: (416) 764-5507
E-mail: info@hqtoronto.ca
Website: www.hqtoronto.ca/
Hours: Monday-Thursday (12:00 - 7:30pm), Friday (12:00-5:30pm)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, including barrier-free washrooms; designated disabled parking spaces.
*Rapid HIV testing IS offered. Appointments are required.
1229 Queen Street West (map)
Toronto, ON M6K 1L2
Tel: 416-537-2455
Fax: 416-416-537-5133/416-537-3526
Hours: Please call for hours.
Accessibility: Venue is not accessible.
Target Community: Youth (ages 13 - 29) only
* Rapid HIV testing is NOT offered.
36-B Prince Arthur Avenue (map)
Toronto ON M5R 1A9
Tel: (416) 961-0113
Fax: 416-961-2512/416-961-9856
E-mail: ppt@ppt.on.ca
Hours: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday (12:30 - 7:30pm), Wednesday (3:30 - 7:30pm), Friday (12:30 - 3:30pm), Saturday (9:30am - 2pm)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, including barrier-free washrooms. One designate disabled parking spot.
*Appointments are required. Call 416-703-8482 ext. 100 to book an appointment.
168 Bathurst Street (map)
Toronto, ON M5V 2R4
Tel: 416-703-8482
Fax: 416-703-6190
Website: www.ctchc.com
Hours: Thursday/Friday (9:30 - 11:50am)
Target Community: Youth (up to age of 25) who are homeless and/or living on the street.
*Rapid HIV testing is NOT offered.
7 Vanauley Street (map)
Toronto, ON M5T 2V9
Tel: 416-703-3361
Fax: 416-703-3359
Hours: Thursday (10am - 12pm). Walk-ins are on a “first come first serve” basis.
Target Community: Racialized Women
2 Carlton Street, 5th Floor Toronto, ON M5B 1J3 (map)
Tel: 419-593-1815
Drop-In HIV Testing
Drop-in HIV Testing (also called Point of Care), is anonymous HIV testing available at a first-come, first-served basis.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, including barrier-free washrooms; designated disabled parking spaces.
1229 Queen Street West (map)
Toronto, ON M6K 1L2
Tel: 416-537-2455
Fax: 416-416-537-5133/416-537-3526
Hours: Tuesday & Thursdays from 12:00-4:00pm.
Target Community: Cis guys into guys and all trans and non-binary people
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible, including barrier-free washrooms.
* Rapid HIV testing IS offered. Walk-ins available.
790 Bay St. #820 (map)
Toronto, ON M5G 1N8r
Tel: (416) 521-4445
Fax: (416) 764-5507
E-mail: info@hqtoronto.ca
Website: www.hqtoronto.ca/
Hours: Monday-Thursday (12:00 - 7:30pm), Friday (12:00-5:30pm)
HIV Self-Testing
HIV Self-Testing Kits are available for anonymous delivery right to your doorstep, or for pickup at ACT's office.
1) Download the "I'm Ready, Test" & set up a anonymous user ID. Answer survey questions to determine your demographic and level of risk.
2) Choose how you get your self-test kit: mail-out delivery OR pick-up. Mail out can take 1-2 weeks, and pickup at ACT is readily available.
3) Conduct the test wherever you are comfortable! Follow the instructions on the Test app to perform the test effectively. Answer the follow-up questions on the app after you get your results.
4) Download the "I'm Ready, Talk" to connect with a Peer Navigator for support. Answer survey questions to match you with the right Peer. Pick your preferred communications (i.e. video chat, text, voice call, etc.) Book an appointment to speak with your Peer: Monday - Friday from 12:00pm-10:00 pm
Recommended: Have your appointment with your Peer booked before you test yourself. A Peer can assist you during your test and counsel you before and after.
1) Go to GetaKit.ca/act/register. Scan and sign the consent form. Create an account with your mailing address and contact info so GetaKit can send you a kit and contact you for follow-up purposes.Answer some survey questions to determine your demographics and level of risk.
2) Choose how you get your self-test kit: mail-out delivery OR pick-up. Mail out can take 1-2 weeks, and pickup at ACT is readily available.
3) Conduct the test wherever you are comfortable, using the instructions on the box.
