Island Sexual Health https://www.islandsexualhealth.org Community Health Centre Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:34:49 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/cropped-ish-logo-temp-01-32x32.jpg Island Sexual Health https://www.islandsexualhealth.org 32 32 27678798 Book-ISH – A book drive and sale fundraiser https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2026/06/book-ish-a-book-drive-and-sale-fundraiser/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:34:46 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11676 We are so excited to announce the Queer Reads book club at Books and Shenanigans are hosting an upcoming book drive drop-off (July 18th) and book sale (July 25th) from 11-4pm at 347 Cook Street for ISH’s community education program. The book club recently read “All Boys Aren’t Blue”, by George M. Johnson. In this...]]> We are so excited to announce the Queer Reads book club at Books and Shenanigans are hosting an upcoming book drive drop-off (July 18th) and book sale (July 25th) from 11-4pm at 347 Cook Street for ISH’s community education program. The book club recently read “All Boys Aren’t Blue”, by George M. Johnson. In this memoir, two themes they learned about were the consequences of social biases and…

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]]> 11676 Thrive https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2026/01/thrive/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:29:15 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11580 Through the generous grant support of TELUS and Friendly Future Foundation, we are able to develop an online resource to support the vital maturation teaching for grades 4-7. The project promises to inclusively and enthusiastically address the physical, social and emotional changes of puberty. Stay tuned for updates as we move through the project. #FriendlyFuture...]]> Through the generous grant support of TELUS and Friendly Future Foundation, we are able to develop an online resource to support the vital maturation teaching for grades 4-7. The project promises to inclusively and enthusiastically address the physical, social and emotional changes of puberty. Stay tuned for updates as we move through the project. #FriendlyFuture #GiveWhereWeLive #

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]]> 11580 Holiday Hours https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2025/12/holiday-hours-5/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:13:24 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11568 A reminder of our adjusted hours and closures over the upcoming holiday season. Island Sexual Health wish you all a very happy holiday season and the best of life’s health and happiness for you all in 2026. The staff at Island Sexual Health wish you all a safe, healthy and happy holiday and a great...]]> A reminder of our adjusted hours and closures over the upcoming holiday season. Island Sexual Health wish you all a very happy holiday season and the best of life’s health and happiness for you all in 2026. The staff at Island Sexual Health wish you all a safe, healthy and happy holiday and a great 2026. Thank you for all of your patience and support during a difficult year…

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]]> 11568 YLEAD https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2025/12/ylead/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:36:39 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11559 YLEAD is a training and skills development program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth from January-May 2026. In the program, 15-20 youth (grades 10-12/ages 15-18) from the Greater “Victoria” area will gather as a group and identify four topics that could help schools and community agencies become places that 2SLGBTQIA+ actually want to be in. This will be based on your own opinions and priorities; what you think can help create safer and more celebratory spaces for 2SLGBTQIA+ students like yourself to learn and thrive. ]]> WHAT IS YLEAD? YLEAD is a training and skills development program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth from January-May 2026. In the program, 15-20 youth (grades 10-12/ages 15-18) from the Greater “Victoria” area will gather as a group and identify four topics that could help schools and community agencies become places that 2SLGBTQIA+ actually want to be in. This will be based on your own opinions and…

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]]> 11559 drag – ISH Fundraiser November 28th https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2025/11/drag-ish-fundraiser-november-28th/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:57:49 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11557 We are so thrilled that Brick and Lavender has offered to produce one of their legendary drag shows, drag – ISH as a fundraiser for us on Friday November 28th at Felicita’s at UVic. Doors at 6 pm. Drag-ISH promises to be an incredible evening of drag, with all ticket sales, tips and funds raised...]]> We are so thrilled that Brick and Lavender has offered to produce one of their legendary drag shows, drag – ISH as a fundraiser for us on Friday November 28th at Felicita’s at UVic. Doors at 6 pm. Drag-ISH promises to be an incredible evening of drag, with all ticket sales, tips and funds raised being donated to us. Over 15 local legends are volunteering their time and talents for this…

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]]> 11557 Online Appointment Booking https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2025/11/online-appointment-booking/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:13:28 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11550 Fantastic News! We have begun to roll out an online booking system for many of our sexual health and primary care appointments. We have launched a limited amount of online booking options for clients linked below and through our appointment page. We will be adding more appointment availability on an ongoing basis as we adjust...]]> Fantastic News! We have begun to roll out an online booking system for many of our sexual health and primary care appointments. We have launched a limited amount of online booking options for clients linked below and through our appointment page. We will be adding more appointment availability on an ongoing basis as we adjust to the platform and work to smooth out any issues.

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]]> 11550 ISH CHC Funding Appeal https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2025/10/ish-chc-funding-need/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:40:57 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11529 Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre is facing an imminent interruption to its sexual health services due to a funding shortfall. Without immediate support, we risk further cuts to our sexual health services—jeopardizing access to vital sexual health care for the community we love and serve. The impact is already being felt: our community education...]]> Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre is facing an imminent interruption to its sexual health services due to a funding shortfall. Without immediate support, we risk further cuts to our sexual health services—jeopardizing access to vital sexual health care for the community we love and serve. The impact is already being felt: our community education program—reaching over 20,000…

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]]> 11529 Rental Space Available at ISH https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2025/09/rental-space-available-at-ish/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:39:53 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11494 Rental Space Opportunities at Island Sexual Health Society Space Descriptions: Clinic space for lease We are offering a bright and spacious clinic space for lease at Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre, located at 101-3960 Quadra Street. The area includes: 1-2 exam rooms available (Monday to Saturday) Lease Details: Office space for Lease Lease Details:...]]> We are offering a bright and spacious clinic space for lease at Island Sexual Health Community Health Centre, located at 101-3960 Quadra Street. The area includes: 1-2 exam rooms available (Monday to Saturday) Lease Details: Lease Details: The facility is accessible by a ramp behind the building and by elevator in the front. The space includes a…

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]]> 11494 Thursday Evening Clinic Closures https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2025/09/thursday-evening-clinic-closures/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 16:22:17 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11475 Effectively immediately, our Quadra St. clinic will be temporarily closing at 4pm on Thursdays due to reduced staffing levels. We will remain open until 8pm on Wednesdays. We anticipate this closure will be temporary while we stabilize funding to be able to restore the regular service levels that you deserve. Amended Quadra Street Clinic Hours:...]]> Effectively immediately, our Quadra St. clinic will be temporarily closing at 4pm on Thursdays due to reduced staffing levels. We will remain open until 8pm on Wednesdays. We anticipate this closure will be temporary while we stabilize funding to be able to restore the regular service levels that you deserve. If you require access to care outside of these hours: We…

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]]> 11475 Phone line changes https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/2025/08/phone-line-changes/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 23:50:23 +0000 https://www.islandsexualhealth.org/?p=11387 Effective Immediately, we have made changes to our phone line hours due to reduced staffing levels. Please read the information below. Sexual health patients Sexual health phones lines (for booking/cancelling appointments and general inquiries) are now only open 9-11:30am Mon-Fri**. If you are 18 years and under, you can book an appointment or ask a...]]> Effective Immediately, we have made changes to our phone line hours due to reduced staffing levels. Please read the information below. Sexual health phones lines (for booking/cancelling appointments and general inquiries) are now only open 9-11:30am Mon-Fri**. If you are 18 years and under, you can book an appointment or ask a question by texting our confidential youth texting line 250…

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