WHAT IS THE SIDEP?

The SIDEP Clinic at the CISSS de Laval offers screening for sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI), such as HIV and the hepatitis C virus (HCV), for people who are most at risk of contracting an STBBI.

WHO CAN GET A CONSULTATION AT THE SIDEP?

• People who inject or sniff drugs.
• Sex workers and clients. 
• Sexual partners of a person infected with an STBBI (screening and treatment).
• Men who have sex with other men (MSM).
• People in difficulty (young people, women, men).
• People who are or have been incarcerated.
• People from Indigenous communities.
• People from countries where HIV is endemic.

WHAT SERVICES CAN I GET?

The SIDEP clinic offers free and confidential access to adapted STBBI services. A team of nurses provides the following:

• Screening for HIV and HCV and other STBBIs.
• Treatment of STBBIs in people who do not exhibit symptoms.
• Quick referrals for treatment and follow-up for people diagnosed with HIV or HCV.
• Counselling on lower-risk drug use and access to injection materials.
• Counselling on safe sex and access to condoms and lubricants.
• Counselling on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection.
• Vaccination against Hepatitis A and B and against HPV.
• Referrals to the appropriate services and resources as needed.
• Initiation of hormonal contraception and emergency oral contraception. 

All of these services are provided at the SIDEP clinic at the CLSC du Marigot and in some community organizations (e.g., Sphère – santé sexuelle globale; L'Oasis – unité mobile d'intervention; strip clubs, massage parlours and escort agencies). 

MAKE AN APOINTMENT

SIDEP CLINIC- CLSC du Marigot
1351 Laurentides Boulevard
Laval, Quebec,  H7M 2Y2
Phone: 450-668-1803, extension 45162
For information:  sidep.cissslaval.gouv.qc.ca

NOTE: Walk-in appointments are available Wednesday evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

LEARN MORE

•  Info-Santé 811
•  Sphère – santé sexuelle globale (formerly Sida-Vie Laval)
  Address: 90 Lévesque Boulevard East, Laval
  Hours: Call the organization for its schedule
  Phone: 450-669-3099

•  L’Oasis – Unité mobile d’intervention
  Address: 90 Lévesque Boulevard East, Laval
  Hours: Call the organization for its schedule
  Phone: 450-967-0410
• Section on sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI) of the website of the  Government of Quebec