Sexual Health
Individuals who choose to be sexually active run the risk of contracting any number of sexually transmitted diseases. It is everyone’s personal responsibility to practice safe sex at all times as well as having routine medical check-ups. Visiting your doctor on a regular basis can detect and prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. It is also very important to educate yourself on the different diseases that are out there including warning signs causes and symptoms. If you have questions or are concerned about having caught a possible STD, the following website is an excellent resource that we encourage you to check out.
www.sexualhealth.com
Three Bridges Community Health Centre - Provides free health care services by doctors and nurses to people without MSP coverage; appointment required.
Address: 1292 Hornby St., Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1W2
Phone: 604-736-9844
Downtown Eastside Health Clinic
Address: 569 Powell St., Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-255-3151
Downtown South Clinic
Address: 1056 Seymour St., Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-606-2640
Drake Youth Clinic
Address: 575 Drake St., Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-633-4221
Gastown Health Clinic
Address: 30 Blood Alley Square, Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-669-9181
Health Contact Centre
Address: 166 E. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-658-1224
Native Health Centre
Address: 449 E. Hastings St., Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-255-9766
Pender Clinic
Address: 59 W. Pender St., Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-669-9181
Pine Free Youth Clinic
Address: 1985 West 4th Ave, Vancouver BC
Phone: 604-736-2391
Reach Health Centre
Address: 1154 Commercial St., Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-254-1354
Services for HIV/AIDS
Friends For Life - Provides complementary health and support services to people with a life-threatening illness, and support for their families and caregivers. Programming is holistic and includes support groups, one-on-one counseling, a resource library, workshops, massage therapies, yoga, meditation, art therapies, nutrition services, and drop-in social support.
Address: 1459 Barclay St. Vancouver. BC, V6G 1J6
Phone: 604-682-3592
Web: www.friendsforlife.ca
Positive Outlook Program HIV/AIDS - Provides a multicultural care, treatment and support program.
Phone: 604-254-9937
Helpline - Confidential and anonymous service providing information and referral to anyone who has questions concerning HIV and AIDS.
Phone: 604-893-2222
B.C Persons with AIDS Society of British Columbia (BCPWA) - Dedicated to empowering people living with HIV disease and AIDS. Services include individual and group peer support, complementary therapies, prevention and treatment information, prison outreach, individual advocacy, referrals, free used clothing and retreats.
Phone: 604-893-2200
Web: www.bcpwa.org
AIDS Vancouver - Assists people living with or at risk of HIV and AIDS through education and support programs.
Phone: 604-893-2201
Web: www.aidsvancouver.org
