Free and anonymous consultation for women, men and transgender people doing sex work
Free and anonymous consultation for women, men and transgender people doing sex work
You can come to us for:
- Testing for STIs, HIV and pregnancy
- Treatment of STIs
- Hepatitis B vaccinations (free)
- Contraception
- Work-related questions
- Sex-related questions
When should I get tested?
If you work in the sex industry, make regular appointments for an STI test. The tests are free and anonymous. You reduce the risks of contracting an STI by always using a condom, but condoms can break. You should also get tested if you have symptoms or have been warned.
We recommend getting tested for STIs at least twice a year. You can also come to the GGD for a free Hepatitis B vaccination and questions related to contraception, (unwanted) pregnancy (including testing), treatment, work-related issues and sexuality (e.g. pain during sex, separation private/work, safe sex, other).
Drop in at the walk-in clinic without an appointment
We have a walk-in consultation hour at our location on the Mien Ruysweg in Assen. This consultation hour is held every two weeks on a Thursday (in the even weeks) from 16:00 to 17:00. You are welcome without an appointment.
Consultation hour dates 2026
- 8 and 22 January
- 5 and 19 February
- 5 and 19 March
- 2, 16 and 30 April
- 28 May
- 11 and 25 June
- 9 and 23 July
- 6 and 20 August
- 3 and 17 September
- 1, 15 and 29 October
- 12 and 26 November
- 10 and 24 December
You can also make an appointment
Our consultation hours are on:
- Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Treant Hospital, dermatology outpatient clinic, Street 1 in Emmen
- Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Mien Ruysweg 1 in Assen, GGD location
Schedule an appointment online here.
If you are unable to make an appointment online, please contact us by phone. The Sexual Health team can be reached on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at +31 592 306 365.
I prefer to test at home, is that possible?
If you don't want to or can't go to the GP or GGD, do a reliable STI home test. You can get these from: