Inclusive Healthcare for the LGBTQ+ Community

At Care& Family Health, we understand that LGBTQ+ individuals face unique health challenges and deserve respectful, knowledgeable care. Our Toronto medical clinic provides comprehensive healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community with nurse practitioners who deliver personalized primary care. We’re here when you need us most.

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Compassionate, Comprehensive Care for the LGBTQ+ Community

Quality healthcare should be accessible to everyone. Our Toronto medical clinic offers LGBTQ+ health services delivered by experienced healthcare professionals who understand your specific needs. We provide personalized treatment plans based on your individual requirements within a welcoming and respectful environment.

Inclusive Primary Care

Trained providers offering judgment-free healthcare in a respectful environment.

Sexual Health Services

Confidential STI testing and treatment with rapid results.

PrEP & PEP Management

HIV prevention medications with monitoring and insurance navigation support.

Mental Health Support

Affirming care for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Preventive Health Screenings

Anatomy-based preventive care regardless of gender identity.

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Comprehensive LGBTQ+ Care Services

Specialized healthcare addressing your unique needs with knowledge, respect, and cultural competence.

Sexual Health Services

  • HIV prevention including PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)
  • PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) when needed
  • Comprehensive STI screening and treatment
  • Sexual health counseling and education
  • Coordination with specialists when needed

Personalized Health Coordination

  • Individualized healthcare planning and management
  • Referrals to trusted healthcare specialists
  • Supportive counseling for health transitions
  • Coordination across your healthcare team
  • Assistance with health-related documentation

Mental Health Support

  • Depression and anxiety screening and treatment
  • Minority stress management
  • Coming out support
  • Relationship counseling
  • Referrals to LGBTQ+-affirming specialists when needed

Preventive Care

  • Cancer screenings sensitive to anatomy, not gender
  • Vaccination recommendations including HPV
  • Substance use screening and support
  • Nutritional guidance
  • General wellness exams in an affirming environment

Apretude at Care&

Long-acting injectable HIV prevention that replaces daily PrEP pills with bimonthly appointments. Our approach focuses on quality of life, independence, and personalized care for each individual.

PrEP Initial Assessment

Book an appointment with our Nurse Practitioners for a comprehensive PrEP evaluation to determine if it’s right for you.

Initial Testing & Prescription

Get access to PrEP with ongoing monitoring and guidance from our experienced primary care providers.

Quarterly Reviews

Return every three months for lab updates and check-ins with your healthcare team to ensure optimal health maintenance.

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Support for LGBTQ+ Patients & Families

Beyond medical care, connecting you with community resources and strengthening family relationships.

Community Resources

Our team connects patients with valuable LGBTQ+ community services, support groups, and resources designed specifically for the LGBTQ+ community.

  • LGBTQ+ support group referrals
  • Community center connections
  • Legal resource information
  • Youth and senior LGBTQ+ programs
  • Housing and financial assistance resources

Family Support

We provide resources and guidance for families of LGBTQ+ individuals, helping create supportive and affirming home environments.

  • Comprehensive care and guidance for families of LGBTQ+ individuals
  • Creating supportive environments
  • Organization referrals
  • Communication strategies
  • Resources for parents of LGBTQ+ youth

What Our Patient Are Saying

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From my first visit, I felt completely comfortable. The staff at Care& understood my healthcare needs and took the time to listen. The care was thorough, communication was clear, and they were prompt with follow-ups and medications.
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Best decision I’ve made for my health! I now have regular, personalized care at a medical clinic where I feel respected. Being able to discuss PrEP openly changed everything for me. The nurse practitioners work carefully to develop treatment plans based on my individual needs.
Alex
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Best decision I’ve ever made! I have had many unfortunate experiences of trusting my care and health with past family doctors; only to feel disappointed and frustrated after every visit. At Care&… it’s a dream. You have little to no wait time, the admin staff are all pleasant and nice, you can book appointments for the next day, you have access to your lab reports (it’s not some ridiculous secret) and their attention and focus is on YOU. I can’t see myself needing or wanting to change clinics ever again – and what a relief! Thank you Care&. You’re all rockstars.
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My experience at Care Family Health Team was wonderful. My nurse practitioner Tara MacLeod was outstanding. She listened to all my concerns. Was thorough, professional and very compassionate. I am so glad I am a patient here now. I am bringing my family and have recommended your practice to many friends. No waits and beautiful comfortable healthcare office. Thank you!
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Friendly, went through everything needed. Listened. Proactive. Appointment was slotted for thirty mins. Never even when I needed it did I ever get 30 mins with my GP. Seems to be way of future for getting your healthcare needs met. Very pleased.
Alethea
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Very happy to have found this place, it’s the most modern and clean facility that I have been in since I arrived to Canada, easy booking process, attentive practitioner, and what I have liked the most is that you have direct access to all your records in the app, after bad experiences with walk in clinics and family practices that charge you to have a copy of your own results. From now on my family and I won’t be going to anywhere else.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LGBTQ+ Healthcare

Care& Family Health offers comprehensive PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) services for HIV prevention through our Family Practice membership. We provide both daily oral PrEP options (Truvada and Descovy) as well as Apretude, the long-acting injectable PrEP that requires just six injections per year rather than daily pills. Our service includes the initial consultation and risk assessment, baseline laboratory testing, prescription management, and the required follow-up monitoring every 3 months. Our Nurse Practitioners can help determine which PrEP option best suits your specific needs, lifestyle, and medical history. As Family Practice members, patients receive unlimited appointments for PrEP management with no additional visit fees, though medication costs are typically covered through private insurance, the Ontario Trillium Drug Program, or out-of-pocket payment. For those interested in Apretude injections, we coordinate closely with specialty pharmacies to ensure smooth access to this newer option.

Care& Family Health’s primary care approach for LGBTQ+ patients centers on providing affirming, comprehensive healthcare that acknowledges each person’s unique needs. Our Nurse Practitioners have specific training in LGBTQ+ healthcare and use inclusive language, appropriate pronouns, and chosen names throughout all interactions and documentation. We practice anatomy-based preventive care rather than gender-based assumptions, ensuring appropriate cancer screenings and preventive services based on your body, not your gender identity. Our electronic health records are designed to properly document gender identity, sexual orientation, chosen names, and pronouns distinct from legal documentation when necessary. We take time to understand your specific health concerns, family configuration, and relationships without judgment or heteronormative assumptions. Perhaps most importantly, we recognize the impact of minority stress on health outcomes and address mental health as an integral part of physical wellbeing. Our entire clinical team, from reception to providers, is committed to creating a welcoming environment where LGBTQ+ patients feel respected, understood, and safe discussing all aspects of their health.

Care& Family Health provides comprehensive STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) testing services through our Family Practice membership program. Our testing options include screening for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HSV (herpes simplex virus). We offer multi-site testing based on sexual practices, including throat, rectal, and genital sites for gonorrhea and chlamydia when appropriate. Testing is conducted in a confidential, non-judgmental environment with clear discussions about window periods, testing frequency recommendations based on your specific risk factors, and prevention strategies. For Family Practice members, the sample collection and provider appointments are included in your membership, with any associated lab fees typically covered by OHIP with a valid health card. We provide secure digital access to all test results through our app and patient portal, ensuring privacy while maintaining easy access to your health information. For those who test positive, we offer treatment for many STIs directly through our clinic, partner notification support, and appropriate specialist referrals when needed for more complex conditions.

Yes, Care& Family Health provides particularly supportive care for LGBTQ+ seniors, recognizing the unique challenges faced by older adults in the community. Our providers understand the historical context many LGBTQ+ seniors have lived through, including discrimination within healthcare systems, and work to create an environment of trust and respect. We recognize that many LGBTQ+ older adults have faced invisibility in traditional healthcare settings and make specific efforts to acknowledge diverse family structures and support systems that may differ from traditional models. Our clinic addresses the health disparities that can accumulate over a lifetime for LGBTQ+ individuals, with special attention to preventive screenings that might have been missed due to avoiding healthcare. We also understand the intersection of aging and LGBTQ+ identity, addressing concerns like retirement planning, housing security, end-of-life care preferences, and legal protections for partners and chosen family. Our Nurse Practitioners can help connect LGBTQ+ seniors with age-appropriate community resources, including senior-specific LGBTQ+ programs in Toronto, while providing comprehensive medical care in an affirming environment.

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