Mission Statement
To provide comprehensive education, accurate information, support for sexual expression and reproductive choice, and confidential clinical services that help British Columbians enjoy healthy sexuality throughout life.
STI testing and treatment
HIV testing
Referral for HIV testing
HIV testing (point of care)
Pregnancy test
Free condoms
Needle supply
Offers public health nursing services which include screening, assessment, counselling, referral, follow-up, and health promotion activities for all age groups, as well as communicable disease control. Also offers speech language pathology, audiology, and nutrition and dental health services. Programs and policies focus on chronic and infectious diseases, tobacco use, and education regarding public health issues. Also provides prenatal and postnatal services, and childhood immunizations.
Provides needle exchange services including distribution of clean needles, sterile water, and alcohol wipes; disposal of used needles; and health information to encourage safer injection practices. Provides opioid users with free Take Home Naloxone Kits (Narcan) that can be used to reverse the effects of overdoses from opioids like heroin, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, and fentanyl.
heure du Pacifique (TUC-7)