STI Testing

Testing For GLBTT* People

Unfortunately, many health care providers do not know how to conduct a proper health history for GLBTT* people, and this means that essential testing for STIs and other infections are often overlooked. While you might be tempted to blame your health care provider, consider that most medical schools do not include GLBTT*-specific training, so unless they are surrounded by GLBTT* people or have experience treating other GLBTT* clients, they aren’t necessarily going to be aware of your particular health needs. If your health care practitioner is open to learning more, you can refer them to the Resources for Service Providers section of this website.

Where Can I Go For Testing?

Any regular health care provider should give you regular STI tests. However, since STI testing is based on the types of sex you have, if you do not feel comfortable being out or open with your health care practitioner about your sexuality, it’s a good idea to find somewhere where you can give an accurate sexual history or indicate what you need to get tested. You can do this at a walk-in clinic, or at a specialized STI clinic.  

STI Clinics

For more clinics in your area, contact the AIDS/STI Info Line
(204) 945-2437
1-800-782-2437
Mon-Fri 9:30am-6:00pm
or visit http://www.thinkagain.ca/resources/clinicsinmanitoba

Nine Circles Community Health Centre
(the only location that offers rapid HIV testing)

Klinic

Women’s Health Clinic

Street Connections
Phone (204) 981-0742 (For street-involved people 
i.e. sex trade workers, homeless people, street youth)

Mount Carmel

Primary Health Care
1 North Avenue
Flin Flon, Manitoba

Phone: (204) 687-1340

Primary Health Care Centre
111 Cook Avenue
The Pas, Manitoba

Phone: (204) 623-9650

Cranberry Portage Wellness Centre
Phone: (204) 472-3338