HIV Anonymous Testing

Getting tested for HIV is a smart thing to do. Still, many people refuse to get tested. Some find the idea of getting tested too frightening, even though they will often continue to agonize about whether they're infected. Others think of testing as unnecessary and hold on to the belief that HIV can't happen to them.

Many times when people get tested, they happily discover their concern was unfounded. The assurance that comes from a negative test result can provide enormous relief. For others, getting tested and learning they are HIV positive is the first important step towards staying healthy. One of the most basic truths about HIV is that gender, age, race and economic status are irrelevant when it comes to vulnerability to HIV. Anyone can become infected.

Despite huge advances in treatment and a wealth of knowledge, the HIV epidemic is going to be with us for a long time to come. At present, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS, but there are medications that have proven very effective in keeping HIV-positive people alive, longer and healthier. Knowing your accurate HIV status through testing is essential to good health and long life.

Testing is done 3 days a week: @ the lower level of 150 Bentinck Street, Sydney.

Tuesdays          8:30 - 4:30

Wednesdays     8:30 - 4:30

Thursdays         8:30 - 12:30

Confidential and Anonymous Testing --->  902-567-1123

Anonymous Testing is also available at the offices in Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury.

Please call: 1-877-597-9255

Anonymous Testing Nurse (VON): Adesta Nickerson adesta.nickerson@east.von.ca

Anonymous Testing Nurse (VON): Joanne Dunford joanne.dunford@east.von.ca