Centre News - South Shore Sexual Health

Study looking for people in Nova Scotia who have had an abortion in the last few years

November 19, 2014November 19, 2014 by South Shore Sexual Health

This is a pro-choice, confidential, and non-judgmental study from the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Health Sciences. It looks like the study is aiming to provide research on accessibility across the country. And while abortions are “accessible” here on the South Shore, that accessibility can come with numerous barriers. U of Ottawa is looking for people …

Enter our logo contest and you could win $100!

November 4, 2014November 4, 2014 by South Shore Sexual Health

To celebrate our big move to Freeman House at the end of this month, we’re holding a logo contest in which you could win $100. That’s right, we need a new look to go along with our new digs! Our current logo is the image at the top of the page, affectionately (and not so …

Tell us your stories of the SHCLC!

October 15, 2014October 15, 2014 by South Shore Sexual Health

Has the Sexual Health Centre affected your life in a positive way? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a picture, email, or video about how the SHCLC has changed you—or how you have changed it. Maybe you used to volunteer for us. Or maybe we’re the place you got your first condoms. Perhaps …

We’re moving!

October 14, 2014October 14, 2014 by South Shore Sexual Health

There are big changes coming to the Sexual Health Centre… all good ones, of course! We’re excited to announce we are moving into the former Empire House at 48 Empire Street December 1. Although we have enjoyed our time here at Hillcrest Corner, we’re ready for our rebirth. Empire House has a new name, Freeman House, and is …

SECS for Teachers

October 14, 2014September 18, 2014 by South Shore Sexual Health

We finally have our SECS Guide online. Now not only will your school have a jump drive with the guide on it—you’ll have a copy for your computer or iPad, from which you can print worksheets and handouts for your students. Just click on the picture below. All of the lesson plans are centered around …

Our SECS survey is ready

October 14, 2014September 9, 2014 by South Shore Sexual Health

Have you heard of the SECS Project yet? SECS (yes, we sound it out like s-e-x) is a huge resource for junior high teachers who teach Healthy Living in Grades 7 to 9. Most junior high schools in the South Shore Regional School Board do have (or soon will have) a clear plastic tote full …