Do you think you might be pregnant? Is it planned or unplanned? The first step is to find out for sure by having a pregnancy test done. Our sexual health clinic offers free pregnancy testing.
Need support? Talk with us.
Our sexual health clinic provides free and confidential counselling, supplies, and testing.
- Appointments are available.
- Drop-in services are offered in Sudbury.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for everyone.
Pregnancy test options:
- Make an appointment with your health care provider or go to walk-in clinic.
- Buy a pregnancy test kit from a pharmacy or other retailer.
- If you are a student, go to student health services.
- Visit our sexual health clinic.
Options counselling
Many individuals face unplanned pregnancies. It is common to experience fear and anxiety during this time. Talk to someone you can trust such as your partner, a family member, a teacher, a nurse, or a best friend. Or, visit us.
Becoming a parent
If you choose to become a parent, you must focus on taking care of yourself and your growing child.
Several agencies and health care professionals that can provide you with health care during your pregnancy. For example:
- Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre (705.675.1596)
- Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin (705.566.3113)
- Sudbury Community Midwives (705.523.8000)
- Family physicians
- Nurse practitioners
Adoption
If you decide that adoption is the right choice for you, the following agencies can help.
Children’s Aid Society of the Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin Central Intake (CI) Adoption Council of OntarioAbortion
If ending the pregnancy is the right choice, there are resources and services in Northern Ontario:
- Call the Options Clinic at Health Sciences North in Greater Sudbury at 705.671.5265.
- Visit Sudbury Manitoulin Abortion Support Collective.
For additional support and information
- Visit choiceconnect.ca
- Visit pregnancyoptions.info
- Call Action Canada (Planned Parenthood Canada) at 1.888.642.2725 or visit actioncanadashr.org
- Visit sexandu.ca
After an abortion, you may have many different feelings. Some individuals feel sad or a sense of loss, while others may feel relief. Talk about your feelings with your partner, family member, teacher or health care provider. Many abortion clinics also offer counselling and can refer you to other agencies for more help.
For more information about sexual and reproductive health, contact us, speak with a health care provider, or visit these websites.
Sexual Health Ontario
Sexual Health Ontario provides information on
- contraception and pregnancy
- healthy and safer sex and sexuality
- healthy relationships
- reproductive health
- sexually transmitted infections
You can also chat live with professionals.
Visit sexualhealthontario.caSex & U
Sex & U is a trusted source of information on
- consent
- contraception and pregnancy
- healthy and safer sex and sexuality
- healthy relationships
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