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HSHC Programs/Resources

  • Queer Love as Revolution Zine
  • Newcomer Sexual and Reproductive Health
  • Order Supplies
  • Workshops, Fairs, Consultations, and Presentations
  • Partner Tested Positive for… Guide

External Resources

  • SUGAR Health
  • It’s My Choice
  • Transformation Closet
  • Community Directory
  • Transgender Abortion Access Manual
  • PrideHealth Gender Affirming Care Navigation
  • Action Canada Resource Hub

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Halifax Sexual Health Centre

18 hours ago

Halifax Sexual Health Centre
We’re throwing a pyjama party to celebrate the launch of Queer Love as Revolution! October 25th at The Board Room Game Cafe. Open to 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth aged 18-29. All genders welcome!Wear your pyjamas or other comfy clothes and get ready for a night of slumber party activities, snacks, conversations about healthy dating and relationships, and a screening of GIRLS LIKE GIRLS. Sign up through Eventbrite, link in bio. tr.ee/FE52UcP.S. If you want the zine now you can! A digital version is available on our website hshc.ca/zine or through our link tree. ...

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About HSHC

The Halifax Sexual Health Centre (HSHC) has been serving Halifax since 1970. Our health services and resources are sex positive, pro-choice, inclusive, and non-judgemental.

HSHC is a member-centre of Sexual Health Nova Scotia.

Office Info

7071 Bayers Road, Suite 302
Halifax, NS
B3L 2C2

T:   902-455-9656      F: 902-429-3853

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Admin phones are closed for lunch daily from 12 - 1 pm and on Fridays from 12 - 5 pm.

Please note that when a doctor is not available for an evening shift, HSHC closes at 5:00 PM. Clinic schedules can vary throughout the week.

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