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Jennifer Gibson MA, is the Coordinator of Community Education Services. She is a professional sexual health educator whose knowledge, sense of humour, enthusiasm, and comfort level give her the unique ability to make sexual health education accessible and easy to relate to.
Many thanks to Richard Watts and The Times Colonist for including our educator, Jennifer, in an article on how to speak with children about sexuality. Richard included a great listing of book resources for families – check out our expanded reading list for more titles. In our new clinic space, we will be offering classes…
Sex Safety During COVID-19 Please note: As per Health Canada and BC Ministry of Health guidelines, all non-symptomatic Canadian and BC residents have been directed to stay home and minimize contact with others during this time through the practice of social distancing. Symptomatic people are to quarantine. Info sourced: March 22, 2020 from BCCDC; Health…
After years of careful consideration and lots of hard work by staff and volunteers, we have decided to close our Peninsula clinic location as of October 25, 2012. During our years of service on the Peninsula, our clinic and client demographics have shifted; an increasing number of community satellite clinic clients access services through our Fort Street location. Our last clinic…
Have you heard about the new FREE app, YWCA Safety Siren? The app is packed with essential sexual health information, safety tips, and health and crisis resources. The YWCA Safety Siren offers users a unique utlility siren which can be activated by pressing the safety button or by shaking an iPhone, iPad, or iTouch. The…
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At our Quadra Street clinic, we are now able to draw blood to screen for HIV, Hep B and C, and Syphilis. Call us for more information and to set up an appointment. 250-592-3479.
