The ISH Community Resource Directory is designed to assist you in locating community resources. We hope that this Directory will increase knowledge and access of organizations that provide support in addressing needs such as advocacy, food accessibility, housing, employment, community connection, and more. Please click here to be redirected to our Google Doc. Island Sexual Health’s… Source ..read more

Why would someone want to use gender affirming apparel? The gender-affirming products we carry, such as binders and tucking gaffs, can help reduce gender dysphoria and promote gender affirmation and gender euphoria. Gender dysphoria can be defined as “a profound and painful discomfort with one’s body and social image of gender” (Medico et al, 2020). Gender dysphoria is a crushing psychological... Source ..read more

Due to a current staff shortage, we are only able to accept phone calls between 9-12 and 1-4 Monday through Friday. We are unable to answer phones on Saturdays for the time being. We will update our clients as soon as we extend our phone line hours again. Clinic service hours remain the same. Just a reminder that you can use our online booking portal for: Birth/bleed control prescription renewals... Source ..read more

Are you passionate about health care and community? Do you thrive working with an interdisciplinary team in a fast paced environment? We’re looking for 1 full time and 1 part time Medical Office Assistants to join our passionate, dedicate and talented team of front end staff. For all of the details including responsibilities, hours, starting wage, etc. check our job posting link on our careers... Source ..read more

Trans, Non-Binary, Two-Spirit, and Gender Non-Conforming people of any age with lived experience of intersectional marginalization. Call for video project participants: Island Sexual Health Society is creating a video project with the purpose of highlighting the diversity within the Trans, Non-Binary, Two-Spirit, and Gender Non-Conforming community. we are especially looking for 8-10 trans, Trans... Source ..read more

As a community health centre, we are committed to ensuring that our clinic spaces are as comfortable and safe as possible. This includes ensuring that our clinic space is free from scented products as many people experience allergic and adverse reactions to scented products. We ask our clients to support our commitment to comfort and safety by not using scented products prior to or during their... Source ..read more

Just a reminder about the changes to our Quadra Street clinic hours this coming long weekend. Be well and stay safe. Friday April 2nd – Closed Saturday April 3rd – 9 am – 4pm Sunday April 4th – Closed Monday April 5th – Closed . Source ..read more

Due to staff training obligations, birth/bleed control and prescription medication pickup will be limited to 12-2pm on Tuesday February 23 and March 9th. Apologies for any inconveniences this may cause. Our regular pickup hours will resume (12-4) the following day. Source ..read more

We’re asking folks on Vancouver Island to participate in our 20 minute survey. The results from this survey will enable us to understand participant’s sexual health and education experiences and needs.. These results will be used to improve our existing services and inform future programs and services. If you choose to complete the survey, you’ll be entered to win a $200 Visa gift card (1 in 50... Source ..read more

As a Community Health Centre, Island Sexual provides integrated health care and social services with a focus on addressing the social determinants of health. A Community Health Centre is any not-for-profit corporation or co-operative which adheres to all five of the following domains: Provides interprofessional primary care Integrates services/programs in primary care, health promotion... Source ..read more