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Organization:
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South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre - Anonymous HIV Testing
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Address:
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1355 Bank St, Suite 600
Ottawa, ON
K1H 8K7
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Map
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Hours:
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| Mon | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Tue | 8:30am-4:30pm | Open |
| Wed | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Thu | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
| Fri | 8:30am-4:30pm | |
Closed 12noon-1pm * Drop-in hours Tue, Wed, Fri 1pm-4pm
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Executives:
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Wendy Stewart - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Offers integrated information and point of care (POC) testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) * outreach and education * referral to community resources * counselling, prior to testing, about the transmission of HIV and what a positive or negative test means * post-test counselling to discuss the results * Information on Get a Kit for home HIV and STI testing available * HIV testing anonymous * Get a Kit (HIV/STI) is not anonymous
Practical Support :
- Emergency food supports
- Clothing cupboard
- Income support and advocacy
- Income tax support
- Housing referrals
- Help applying for government benefits (ODSP, LEAP, OESP, Trillium, Canada Dental Benefit)
- Assistance completing forms
- Mental Health and counselling support
- Anonymous HIV testing
- Harm reduction supplies
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Application:
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No referral or identification required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals 14 and over living in the area served
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Languages:
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English * French * Arabic * Spanish * Somali
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Language Notes:
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French reception, programs, website and publications offered * French interpretation available upon request
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