At a glance
- STI testing Free
- HIV PrEP Free
- Birth control Free for some
- Emergency contraception Free (some sites)
- Condoms Free (some sites)
- Find a clinic
- Not confirmed Home testing
STI testing
Free
STI clinics are free and confidential; no doctor referral needed. Find one at ahs.ca/srh or call 811.
Who qualifies: Anyone
Source: MyHealth Alberta · government · checked Oct 27, 2026
HIV PrEP
Free
Generic PrEP at no cost since Oct 1, 2018, via a designated PrEP prescriber; filled at any community pharmacy.
Who qualifies: Alberta residents with a valid AHCIP card who are medically eligible (high, ongoing HIV risk)
Source: Alberta Health Services · health authority · checked Oct 27, 2026
Birth control
Free for some
AHS sexual health clinics: birth control prescription and free supplies to those who qualify.
Who qualifies: "Those who qualify" (criteria not listed on the page)
Source: Alberta Health Services · health authority · checked Oct 27, 2026
Emergency contraception
Free (some sites)
Free emergency contraception at listed AHS Sexual & Reproductive Health locations.
Who qualifies: Clinic visitors
Source: Alberta Health Services · health authority · checked Oct 27, 2026
Condoms
Free (some sites)
Free condoms at listed AHS Sexual & Reproductive Health locations.
Who qualifies: Clinic visitors
Source: Alberta Health Services · health authority · checked Oct 27, 2026
Find a clinic
ahs.ca/srh (named on MyHealth Alberta) or Health Link 811.
Source: MyHealth Alberta · government · checked Oct 27, 2026
Not confirmed by an official source
Not confirmed
We couldn't confirm online or home STI testing from an official Alberta source. That does not mean these are unavailable.
Next step: Call Health Link 811, or find a clinic at ahs.ca/srh. Source: MyHealth Alberta
Checked Oct 27, 2026.
Across Canada
HIV self-test by mail
Free by mail (study)
I'm Ready (St. Michael's Hospital research program) care pathways cover AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT (not NT or NU).
Who qualifies: Residents of listed provinces
Source: I'm Ready, St. Michael's Hospital research program · research program (not government) · checked Oct 27, 2026
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Other province and territory guides: British Columbia · Manitoba · Ontario · Quebec · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Prince Edward Island · Yukon · Northwest Territories.
Sources
- MyHealth Alberta: STI testing and finding a clinic · government
- Alberta Health Services: HIV PrEP · health authority
- Alberta Health Services: birth control · health authority
- Alberta Health Services: emergency contraception and condoms · health authority
- I'm Ready, St. Michael's Hospital research program: HIV self-test by mail · research program (not government)
Facts checked Oct 27, 2026. General information, not medical advice. Programs change; check with your local public health unit or clinic. Found an error? Email support@adult.ca and we will log the fix on Updates.