General Health Issues
Vancouver Native Health Society
Phone: 604-254-9949
Main Office and Medical Clinic Address: 449 East Hastings St, Vancouver BC V6A 1P5
Web: www.vnhs.net
Vancouver Native Health Society (VNHS) delivers medical, social and counseling services, with an emphasis on providing care to the Aboriginal community. All programs are accessible without fees to native and non-native individuals residing in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.
Provides:
- Drop-in Medical Clinic open M-Th 9:30a-8:30p, F-Su 9:30a-5p. 604-255-9766.
- Drop-in Dental Clinic open Mondays 9a-4p and Fridays 9a-noon. 604-254-9900. 455 East Hastings Street. See web site for more information about services offered and how priority is determined.
- A huge variety of Support Services please see the web site for more information.
Youth Health Services (BC Children’s Hospital)
Web: http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Services/SpecializedPediatrics/YouthHealth/YouthAndFamilies/default.htm
The web site of the BC Children’s Hospital has an introduction to their clinical services, health information, advocacy and education/training. It includes a “Youth Only” section, which goes through process of visiting the clinic, what to expect, information on staying in the hospital and various programs offered to youth.
Youth Pregnancy & Parenting Program
Phone: 604-707-3639
Address: Evergreen Community Health Centre, 3425 Crowley Drive, Vancouver, BC V5R 6G3
Web: http://www.bcwomens.ca/HealthTopics/YourBody/teenhealth/YouthPregnancyProgram.htm
Youth Pregnancy Program offers friendly pre and postnatal care and education programs for youth and teens up to 22 years old in a fun, casual environment. If you’re a young mom- or dad-to-be, you and your partner can:
- See a physician/specialist
- Join in prenatal or parenting groups and classes
- Talk to counsellors
- Share a nutritious meal
- Participate in recreational activities and special events with other youth
Won’t Get Weird
Web: www.wontgetweird.com
Toll-free: 1-800-SEX-SENSE (739-7367)
Lower Mainland: 604-731-7803
Open from Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm.
A network of organizations that “won’t get weird” when you need to talk about your sexual health! Operates the “Sex Sense” line, which provides confidential expert information, advice, and referral on all aspects of sexual health.
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Options for Sexual Health
Web: www.optionsforsexualhealth.org
Phone: 604-731-4252
Address: 3550 East Hastings, Vancouver BC, V5K 2A7
Options For Sexual Health offers confidential, nonjudgmental clinical services, reliable contraceptive options, and comprehensive education and information, provided by well-trained professionals. Their web site has tons of information on sexual health, birth control and pregnancy as well as a province-wide listing of youth clinic services. They also operate the Won’t Get Weird info line (link) and provides various opportunities for volunteering and advocacy.
YouthCO AIDS Society
Phone: 604-688-1441 Fax: 604-688-4932
Address: 900 Helmcken St, Vancouver BC V6Z 1B3
Confidential support cell phone number available via main number
Web: www.youthco.org Email: dirceu@youthco.org
YouthCO is a non-profit organization building capacity with youth between the ages of 15-29 throughout BC to reduce vulnerability to HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C through peer support, peer education and shared leadership.
Offers individual, group and young women’s support program for HIV or Hepatitis C positive youth aged 15-29.
Also provides various education programs through their Speaker’s Bureau, Forum Theatre Troupe, Youth Training and Outreach Team Programs.
AIDS Vancouver
Phone: 604-893-2201
Helpline: 604-696-4666 (M-F, 9am-4pm) or helpline@aidsvancouver.org
Address: 1107 Seymour Street, Vancouver BC V6B 5S8
Web: www.aidsvancouver.org Email: contact@aidsvancouver.org
AIDS Vancouver exists to alleviate individual and collective vulnerability to HIV and AIDS through support, public education and community research. Provides free and confidential services. If you live with HIV/AIDS, you know someone living with HIV/AIDS, or you have concerns about becoming infected by the HIV virus, staff and volunteers are available to help you:
- If you are living with HIV/AIDS, you may be able to access AIDS Vancouver’s Case Management program. They work to help you achieve stable and sustained health, and a better quality of life. Call 604-696-4676 to set up an appointment or drop in their office.
- Support Programs include Care Programs, Nutritional Education Exchange Program, a grocery program and resource centre.
- The AIDS Vancouver Helpline is available every weekday from 9am to 4pm, where trained volunteers can provide information and referrals around HIV/AIDS, safer sex, etc. over the phone or by e-mail.
