Sexual health Promotion and Resource (SPaRC) Clinic

Location:: 170 Elizabeth St., Teen Clinic, Black Wing, 7th Floor
Phone:: 416-813-5804
Email:: sparc.clinic@sickkids.ca
Fax:: 416-813-5392

About the Clinic

Sexual health Promotion and Resource Clinic (SPaRC) is for youth facing health system inequities or adversity who require a low-barrier approach to meeting their sexual health needs in a confidential and trauma-informed space. The interdisciplinary team at SPaRC provides resourcing and support with:

Contraceptive health care
Pregnancy planning
Pregnancy options counselling and referrals for pregnancy care
STI testing/screening
STI treatment
Sexual health education

Referrals can be submitted by your health-care provider through EpicCare Link. Community organizations can send referrals to sparc.clinic@sickkids.ca. Learn more about how to refer a patient.

What to Expect During Your Visit

During your appointment, you may meet with one of our physicians, nurses, social workers and nurse practitioners.

Additional Resources

Coming to a clinic appointment

It's important to come prepared and be on time for a clinic appointment. Visit Coming for Clinic Appointments to read appointment guidelines that are applicable for most clinical appointments at SickKids.

You’ll find information on how to prepare and what to bring, what to do if you/your child are sick before your appointment or you need to cancel, and important things to know about the SickKids philosophy.