Health Services
HQ’s mission is to provide sexual health and social support services for cisgender men into men and two-spirit individuals, including many non-documented newcomers to Canada. We offer daily HIV and STI testing, serving an average of 170 clients, with peaks over 210, primarily through word-of-mouth referrals. This approach allows for early diagnosis and same-day treatment, improving health outcomes and reducing transmission risks.
HQ has also cut the time from HIV testing to treatment initiation from 12 business days to just 24 hours. As demand grows, collaboration is essential.
What kind of services will HQ offer?
HQ offers fast and innovative STI and HIV testing and treatment options, ensuring a quick and efficient experience for clients. With private facilities for STI self-swabbing, individuals can manage their sexual health discreetly. This empowering approach creates a supportive environment free from stigma, allowing clients to access the care they need.
Cisgender men who are into men, along with two-spirit, transgender, and non-binary individuals, experience higher rates of mental health issues and substance use, often due to childhood trauma, stigma, homophobia, and social isolation. By prioritizing mental health care, HQ seeks to improve overall well-being and foster a supportive, resilient community for all.
As a community hub, HQ features group rooms designed to make cisgender men who are into men, as well as two-spirit, transgender, and non-binary individuals, feel at home. This welcoming space hosts a variety of activities, including poetry and book clubs, art events, and coffee nights, fostering connection and creativity among members of the community.
Missing Results / Prescriptions?
Results will be available 1-2 business days after your visit, while syphilis testing may take 10-14 days as it’s sent to Public Health Ontario. If you haven’t received your results after 2 business days, please click the button below to access the OceanMD secure portal and fill out the form. You’ll need to provide your health card number; if you have an HQ card, use that instead.
PrEP prescriptions will be available 1 business day after your visit. If your pharmacy hasn’t received it after 1 business day, click the button below to fill out the form on the OceanMD secure portal, again using your health card or HQ card number.
