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Birth control and pregnancy

Talk to a nurse

Call 905-688-3817 or 1-800-263-5757 to book an appointment. Appointments are free and confidential. Or, visit Sexual Health Infoline Ontario to speak with a nurse. 

Emergency contraception

Forgot your birth control? Condom broke?

The morning-after pill works best within 24 hours but can be taken up to five days after having sex to reduce your chance of getting pregnant.

You can get it from:

  • Sexual health centres: Cost varies depending on type. No appointment needed for pickup.
  • Pharmacy: Free with OHIP+ if you're 24 or under with a prescription
  • Outreach nurse: Available in your community

Get birth control at a sexual health centre

Finding the right birth control depends on your lifestyle, health and preferences. Our nurses can help you decide what works best for you.

  • Our nurse practitioner can prescribe birth control during your appointment
  • Many options are free through OHIP+ at any pharmacy with a prescription

  • Purchase birth control at a reduced cost per month with a prescription
  • Bring your prescription from any doctor or nurse practitioner

For referral to have intrauterine device (IUD), intrauterine system (IUS) or implant inserted or removed, call and speak to one of our nurses.

To learn more about the types of birth control and how they work, watch this short video about how birth control works or visit Sex & U.

Forgot to take birth control? If you forgot to take your birth control on time, you can get back on your birth control schedule.

Unplanned pregnancy support

If you're experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, we're here to provide unbiased information and support for all your options.

We can help with:

  • Parenting: Information and resources if you decide to continue the pregnancy
  • Adoption: Information about adoption processes and referrals
  • Pregnancy termination: Information, support and referrals

Have a question?

Contact Sexual Health