Our youth-oriented sexual health services are moving to our Sexual Health Clinics.

We still offer all the same services with youth-protected hours at our usual locations, and our all-ages clinics are open to everyone, youth included. Please check the individual clinic pages for eligibility, booking information and other details.

Youth Clinics provide drop-in, confidential health consultation for all youth (male, female and 2SLGBTIA+) without needing an appointment.

Our services include

Our services include: 

  • STI testing and treatment, and partner follow-up
  • Birth control options including: pills, patch, ring, implant, the shot and IUDs 
  • Emergency contraception, including pill or IUD  
  • HIV Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • Pregnancy options counselling and referrals 
  • Harm reduction, including free condoms and naloxone kits
  • Immunizations (HPV, Mpox, Hep A and B) 

How to access

  • Drop in during clinic hours

    Available for youth up to age 24. Drop in during clinic hours.

Hours of operation

Currently closed
  • Monday:   Closed
  • Tuesday:   3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
  • Wednesday:   Closed
  • Thursday:   Closed
  • Friday:   Closed
  • Saturday:   Closed
  • Sunday:   Closed

Hours may change - call for more information.

How to get here

Parking

Free parking. Level entry access around the back of hospital. Enter the doors and take your first right to check in with reception.

Public transit

Route 9: Brooks School 

Take from high school to north end of mall [ZL[1] 

Walking from the mall:

  • Walk across Alberni St. to Saskatchewan Ave and go to end of Saskatchewan Ave. 
  • Take a slight right and walk up Abbotsford until you see the large parking lot at back side of qathet Hospital. 

Bus Route 3: Upper Westview 

Take to qathet hospital and south end of mall 

Entry from front of qathet Hospital

  • Enter main doors
  • Take elevator or stairs up to the 3rd floor
  • Follow signs to Community Health 
  • Check-in with reception 

Other local services

qathet General Hospital

qathet General Hospital (formerly Powell River General Hospital) is a 33-bed facility providing services that include surgery, endoscopy, ICU, obstetrics, in-patient psychiatry, oncology, emergency and diagnostic services.

Youth Clinics

Youth Clinics provide confidential health consultation for all youth via drop-in or appointment. We are committed to culturally safe, sexuality and gender-affirming clinical environments for all individuals that utilize these services.