Contraception

To inquire about birth control availability in the Southeast Public Health region go to the sexual health clinics page and contact a clinic in your area.

Note: As of October 10, 2025, we will no longer be filling prescriptions from external health-care providers.

Other ways to access contraceptives include:

• Your health-care provider
• Your student wellness centre
• Take prescription to the pharmacy of your choice
• Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
• OHIP+ (for those under 25)
• Ontario Works
• Private/work health insurance
• Indigenous and Northern Affairs funding through the Non-insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB)
• Individuals ages 16 and older with OHIP coverage can also order birth control online through Felix for a fee.

In the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington region: If you do not have a health-care provider, you can book an appointment with Midtown Kingston Health, Home Kingston Community Health Centre, Napanee Area Community Health Centre, or visit a local walk-in clinic.

There are many safe and effective options for sexually active people who do not want to get pregnant. Southeast Public Health recommends that you speak with your healthcare provider before deciding which method is best for you. You might need a prescription to get certain types of birth control.

• Abstinence
• Fertility awareness methods
• Lactational amenorrhea method
• Withdrawal

• Birth control pill
• Contraceptive patch
• Injectable contraception (Depo Provera)
• Intrauterine contraception
• Nuvaring

• Condoms – Insertive (for penis) and internal (for vagina).
• Diaphragm
• Intrauterine contraceptive device
• Lea contraceptive shield (cervical cap)
• Spermicide
• Sponge
• Tubal ligation
• Vasectomy

It is important to discuss birth control openly and honestly. You and your partner(s) should both feel safe and comfortable.

If you have missed a dose of your birth control visit Sex and U: Stay on Schedule to find out how to get back on track.

Emergency contraception should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex (most effective within 24 hours). If you need emergency contraception please speak with your health-care provider, visit your nearest pharmacy, visit a walk-in clinic near you, or call Southeast Public Health to speak with a public health nurse.