Anonymous HIV testing appointments are available from Monday to Friday at our main branch at 55 Eccles. To make an appointment, please call or text 613-295-9574. Please note that masks are required at Somerset West Community Health Centre in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and masks are available in the lobby.

Who can access anonymous HIV testing with Somerset West Community Health Centre?

Anonymous HIV testing is available by appointment for anyone aged 14+ who is at-risk of contracting, or believes they may have contracted, HIV.

What is anonymous HIV testing?
Anonymous HIV testing means that people accessing this service are not asked for their name. Personally identifying information is not requested, recorded, or reported. For example, instead of recording a client’s date of birth, a client’s birth year is asked instead.

The testing providers at Somerset West CHC offer point-of-care HIV testing, which means the test is done during the appointment and results are available within minutes of the test being performed. Pre and post-test counselling is offered during your appointment.

For more information
The Sexual Health Infoline Ontario (SHILO)
SHILO is a free, anonymous and inclusive eChat and phone service for Ontario residents. This service is staffed by counselors who provide information, support and referrals in English, French and other languages on sexual health topics.

https://sexualhealthontario.ca/ or 1-800-668-2437

HIV testing
HIV Testing: Everything You Need to Know! by CATIE is an excellent resource with information about HIV, testing, and possible results.

Read this resource online: https://www.catie.ca/sites/default/files/2023-07/CATIE-pub-hivtesting-needknow-en-04-2021.pdf

This resource discusses different types of tests, so it’s important to remember that at Somerset West Community Health Centre, we offer rapid and anonymous HIV testing.

HIV PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)

Are you within 72 hours of a high-risk exposure to HIV? HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication that can reduce the risk of HIV infection.

To learn more or access to HIV PEP, please contact the Sexual Health Clinic by Ottawa Public Health. General and contact information can be found online here: https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/sexual-health-clinic.aspx.


Somerset West Community Health Centre's Anonymous HIV Testing program is funded by the AIDS Bureau of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC). The MOHLTC provides funding for more than 90 programs and services across Ontario to deliver HIV/AIDS prevention, education and support programs for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, and those most at risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS in Ontario.