New walk-in clinic to open in the Village

A new prevention centre specializing in sexual heath services will be opening in the Village this week. 

L'actuel sur rue is a street-level walk-in clinic not requiring an appointment that is trying to make it easier for people to get tested and treated for HIV and hepatitis.

According to the Montreal Gazette, this is the first clinic of its kind in Canada.

President of L'actuel sur rue Dr. Rejean Thomas hopes his walk-in clinics will have a casual and friendly atmosphere that will entice people who would normally not come in to get treated.

The goal is to extend services and education and having an open dialogue about sexual health.

What makes this clinic unique is the flexible hours on evenings and weekends, rapid HIV testing, and an involvement with the community.

Similar models are already established in Amsterdam, Paris, and Barcelona.

Thomas hopes his outreach model will extend to other neighbourhoods and provinces.